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Will drugs like Ozempic change how we view obesity?
Is a simple injection really that effective a treatment for obesity? Ozempic has already taken the medical world by storm, and now another is about t…
1 year, 6 months ago
How can Ireland prepare for future storms and other risks?
Storm Éowyn exposed how vulnerable modern Irish society is to widespread disruption. What lessons can be learned to help us deal with not only storms…
1 year, 7 months ago
What has a new investigation uncovered about vaping?
Vaping has rapidly grown to become a part of modern life, with shops selling vapes popping up almost on every street corner. But what is actually bei…
1 year, 7 months ago
What did Trump do in his first days back in office?
Donald Trump is back in the White House. Some are rejoicing, others can't bear to look. This week, Larry Donnelly — law lecturer at the University of…
1 year, 7 months ago
What is Shein and what is it doing to the clothing industry?
Take a look around an Irish charity shop, and it won't be long before you find clothes from Shein. They might be completely unworn, still with their …
1 year, 7 months ago
Elon Musk and accusations of political interference — what’s going on?
Elon Musk has been an almost ever-present figure beside Donald Trump. Initially a supportive donor, he was elevated to a much higher standing soon af…
1 year, 7 months ago
Our best explanations of 2024
Another year coming to an end means another year of explanations to look back on. This week on The Explainer, presenter Laura Byrne takes a look back…
1 year, 8 months ago
A look back at 2024 and ahead to 2025 in US politics
Larry Donnelly, Boston lawyer and law lecturer at the University of Galway, joins us to look at the world of US politics in 2024, and examines what 2…
1 year, 8 months ago
How do you dial down the stress of Christmas?
Counselling psychologist and lecturer in TU Dublin Leslie Shoemaker joins us to examine how we can make this busy time of the year less of a handful.…
1 year, 8 months ago
How many homes are at risk from coastal erosion in Ireland?
Homes built near the sea have always been at risk as coastlines moves closer and closer — and in our warming climate, rising sea levels will become a…
1 year, 8 months ago