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- 90 - Love Island: the love lives of our 19th century ancestors
Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors got the shift at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes.
Wed, 12 May 2021 - 09min - 89 - The biggest lie online: why we ignore legal terms and conditions
We all instinctively click the box which says 'I have read and understood the terms and conditions', but should we read the fine print?
Wed, 5 May 2021 - 06min - 88 - The summer Garth Brooks didn't come to town
The infamous five in a row fiasco at Croke Park in 2014 was a turning point in the megastar's complex relationship with Irish music fans
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 - 05min - 87 - How workplace bullying costs Ireland €239 million every year
New research finds that one in 10 employees in Ireland have experience of being bullied and the problem is unlikely to go away with remote working
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 - 07min - 86 - Can your accent really affect your job prospects?
A new bill aims to ensure employers do not discriminate against job applicants or employees because of their accent
Tue, 6 Apr 2021 - 05min - 85 - The science of chocolateThu, 1 Apr 2021 - 08min
- 84 - Can you sue your robot?Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 06min
- 83 - How global brands try to woo local markets
International companies often package their product with specific language and imagery in an effort to connect with local consumers
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 - 07min - 82 - CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? | Brainstorm
Despite his fame, the exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 07min - 81 - Why it's time to make room on the road for electric scootersThu, 4 Mar 2021 - 05min
- 80 - Why the dryrobe wars shouldn't put you off outdoor swimming
Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 09min - 79 - How civil service careers can attract millennials and Gen Z
With huge numbers due to retire in the coming years, the Irish civil service will require increased recruitment among younger generations
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 05min - 78 - From courting to Tinder, the changing landscape of datingThu, 11 Feb 2021 - 05min
- 77 - What are my rights when I buy online from the UK after Brexit?
Buying online from our nearest neighbour now comes with extra risks for consumers trying to enforce their legal rights
Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 06min - 76 - How selfies show what it means to be human in the 21st century
If selfies are emblematic of modern trends, they are also symptomatic of major changes which have redefined Western societies.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 08min - 75 - How do people behave during terrorist attacks?
In the first 10 minutes of an attack, it's the general public who must deal with the actions of terrorists
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 04min - 74 - What's behind the Irish obsession with death and misery?
An extract from Gillian O'Brien's new book The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland's Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 - 07min - 73 - Just how do reindeers fly Santa's sleigh around the world?
Santa Claus and his elf-scientists use some very smart climate-friendly science to get Christmas done
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 08min - 72 - Why It’s A Wonderful Life still resonates today
Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 06min - 71 - The joys of outdoor swimming
We know the physical and mental benefits of outdoor swimming, but we should pay more attention to the places and spaces where swimmers meet
Thu, 3 Dec 2020 - 08min - 70 - The Belfast doctor who used Gaeilge to outwit Japanese captors
Frank Murray used Gaeilge to keep diary entries secret in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 - 06min - 69 - Why do women feel the cold more than men?Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 07min
- 68 - 5 reasons why greyhounds make great family petsThu, 12 Nov 2020 - 06min
- 67 - How the end of the office may also mean the end of your boss
Working from home has shown many employees that they do not need a manager or superviser to get work done
Thu, 5 Nov 2020 - 06min - 66 - The science of horror movies | Brainstorm
Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but why do we like being scared and what makes a great horror film?
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 - 06min - 65 - The stories behind 12 great GAA nicknames | Brainstorm
Whether they like it or not, some players' nicknames are better known than the names on their birth certificates
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 - 05min - 64 - The headhunter who measured Irishmen’s skulls | Brainstorm
Victorian anthropologist Alfred Haddon used skull measuring to investigate the racial origins of isolated communities in the west of Ireland
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 07min - 63 - Game of cones: how the red squirrel is making a big comeback | Brainstorm
Ireland's native red squirrel is enjoying a reversal of fortunes in the battle with the grey squirrel thanks to the pine marten
Thu, 8 Oct 2020 - 06min - 62 - Why county lockdowns won't work without changes in our behaviour | Brainstorm
The response to the current pandemic requires massive action from governments, industry and citizens to reduce the spread of infection
Thu, 1 Oct 2020 - 07min - 61 - Does what we eat as children affect our future health?
What our kids are eating has become a major focal point in many of the discussions around food and health. Presenter Ella McSweeney and guests - Grace O'Malley, Liz O'Sullivan and Janas Harrington - ask if we worry unduly about children's diets and what should children eat to give them the best chance in life.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 24min - 60 - What happens inside an infant's brain?
What happens inside the infant brain, and how it develops, appears to lay down fundamental patterns for the rest of our lives. Presenter Ella McSweeney and guests - Malie Coyne and Rhodri Cusack - look at what the brain needs to produce healthy and resilient children and adults.
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 26min - 59 - How to deal with traumatic events
From the current Covid pandemic to such horrific past occurrences as wars and acts of terrorism, traumatic events can have long-lasting impacts on our mental health. Presenter Ella McSweeney and guests - Orla Muldoon and Mark Maguire - look at what is trauma and how we manage it.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 26min - 58 - The inside story of the Irish bog
Bogs hold a special place in the Irish imagination, but these unique landscapes bursting with species that aren't found elsewhere also provide much more than just turf. In the latest Brainstorm show, Ella McSweeney and guests - Catherine Farrell and Raymond Flynn - look at why and how we should preserve our bogs
Wed, 5 Aug 2020 - 27min - 57 - What happens to the stuff that goes down the drain?
Every single day, we deal with wastewater, human waste, grease and chemicals by putting it out of sight, but it still has to be processed and dealt with. In the latest Brainstorm show, Ella McSweeney and guests - Jean O'Dwyer and Tom Curran - look at what happens to the stuff that goes down the drain in your kitchen and bathroom.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 26min - 56 - The Science behind the Weather Forecast
Climate change is going to have a huge impact on future weather in Ireland into the future so what's the science behind forecasting these changes? Ella McSweeney and guests - Conor Murphy, Conor Sweeney and Paul Dunlop - look at how climate modelling works and what past data about our weather can tell us about what comes next.
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 - 27min - 55 - The Future of Work
The recent lockdown has given us a glimpse about what the future of work might look like so are we ready for it? Ella McSweeney and guests - David Collings, Alma McCarthy and Kevin Murphy - look at how everything from working from home to technology and data will change our working lives.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 26min - 54 - The Science of Sport
Athletes and sportsmen have got scientific in their search for an edge to be best in their field. Ella McSweeney and guests - sports scientists Niamh Mallon, Brendan Egan and Tom Comyns - look at how science has transformed how we think about the limits of human performance.
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 - 27min - 53 - How the Irish became food delivery pioneers in the 19th century
Long before Amazon or Deliveroo, Irish people used the post office parcel service to send and receive everything from turkeys to tea
Thu, 2 Jul 2020 - 09min - 52 - How to boost your self-esteem | Brainstorm
A good and healthy start would be to accept who you are and treat yourself with kindness and respect.
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 - 06min - 51 - The hairy history of beards | Brainstorm
The world has become a hairier place since we first heard those ominous words, "Covid-19". The lockdown on barbers, hairdressers and beauticians has led to a flourishing of beards, hair and body fur around the globe. Many people are working from home, allowing a degree of freedom from conventional norms around appearance and personal grooming.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 08min - 50 - Is your home making you sick? | RTÉ Brainstorm
There are some serious health implications from breathing in the air of a home that has been sealed up to be more energy-efficient
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 06min - 49 - Why the fox has moved into our cities | RTÉ Brainstorm
How we live in urban areas has created the ideal ecosystem for urban foxes to thrive (and it's not good news for grey squirrels)
Thu, 21 May 2020 - 05min - 48 - The mighty world of GAA fashion, beards and championship haircuts | RTÉ Brainstorm
From collars to crewnecks, flatcaps to helmets and Ciarán McDonald to Brian Cody, the GAA has a fashion history all of its own
Thu, 14 May 2020 - 05min - 47 - What's next for the Irish pub? | RTÉ Brainstorm
The changes caused by the coronavirus are of a different stripe to anything Irelands publicans have seen before
Wed, 6 May 2020 - 10min - 46 - Why it's the right time to kill off the Leaving Cert | RTÉ Brainstorm
There's now an opportunity for Ireland to get off the Leaving Cert merry-go-round and introduce a new system for students and universities
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 - 06min - 45 - Coronavirus: Wearing face masks in public
With more and more of us wearing face masks in public during this pandemic, here's a guide to what to do - and what not to do.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 - 10min - 44 - Meet the coronavirus drones and robots | RTÉ Brainstorm
From hospitals to shops and policing, the use of drones and robots to carry out critical services can save lives during an epidemic
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 06min - 43 - The science that makes chocolate so addictive | RTÉ BrainstormThu, 9 Apr 2020 - 08min
- 42 - Covid-19: when panic, conspiracy theories and quack cures collide | RTÉ Brainstorm
As the 1832 "Day of the Straws" demonstrates, Ireland was not immune to fake news and quack cures during previous pandemics
Tue, 7 Apr 2020 - 07min - 41 - Why have petrol prices fallen at the pumps? | RTÉ Brainstorm
It's down to a bitter price war between the world's biggest oil producing nations rather than the coronavirus outbreak
Thu, 2 Apr 2020 - 05min - 40 - How Netflix changed what we watch on our screens | RTÉ Brainstorm
Netflix has revolutionised film and television viewing but its distribution model and system of recommendations bear closer scrutiny.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 - 12min - 39 - Coronavirus: Living through history - Documenting 2020's pandemic
What should we be observing, recording, noting and collecting in the coming weeks which will be of help to future historians?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - 05min - 38 - Coronavirus: 5 tips to mind your mental health during the lockdown
How to deal with such unprecedented events as self-isolation, social distancing and a national lockdown
Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 05min - 37 - Coronavirus: How to keep yourself and your kids active during the lockdown | Brainstorm
Some tips on how to keep yourself and your kids moving while maintaining a social distance during the coronavirus lockdown
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 - 06min - 36 - Coronavirus: Debunking the myths about food | Brainstorm
There's no specific food guaranteed to protect you from the coronavirus so general healthy eating guidelines are the best advice for now
Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 05min - 35 - CSI St Patrick: just where is the saint's body? | Brainstorm
Despite his fame, the exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 07min - 34 - From Elvis to the Muppets, the story of Danny Boy | BrainstormWed, 4 Mar 2020 - 05min
- 33 - Why your kids (or grandkids) will not drive cars in the future | Brainstorm
It is difficult to see future generations having any desire to drive or get driving licenses once self-driving cars become mainstream
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 - 05min - 32 - Do employers really care about staff mental health issues? | Brainstorm
Opinion: To deal with mental health seriously, companies have to undertake a deep dive review rather than treat it as a PR or HR exercise.
Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - 05min - 31 - How criminal gangs could be stopped by maths | Brainstorm
Modern mathematical tools can provide police forces with a greater understanding of how crime and criminal gangs work
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 07min - 30 - What you need to know about anxiety, panic and worrying | Brainstorm
We spend too much time worrying about what we can't control and this feeling of not having control feeds into our anxiety.
Thu, 6 Feb 2020 - 05min - 29 - How to use LinkedIn more effectively | Brainstorm
Building up professional networks is a long-term endeavour that does not necessarily deliver immediate returns
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 06min - 28 - How to design a better office | Brainstorm
Open-plan offices are getting a bad rep, but how can we design good quality open-plan spaces that encourage collaboration while facilitating other types of work?
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 06min - 27 - How much are you paid? | BrainstormThu, 16 Jan 2020 - 05min
- 26 - Meet your new workmates: Generation Z's views on work and careers | Brainstorm
The next generation of workers may have awesome digital skills, but what about communicating and working face-to-face and offline?
Thu, 9 Jan 2020 - 07min - 25 - The science of farting | Brainstorm
We do it anything from 7 to 25 times a day but what exactly is behind that passing of gas and is it bad for us?
Thu, 2 Jan 2020 - 07min - 24 - How to keep the kids active over the holidays | Brainstorm
Children need to do at least one hour of physical activity a day to get their hearts and lungs working
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 - 07min - 23 - Why Ireland goes mad for turkey at Christmas | Brainstorm
It's time for the birds hatched at Easter to become the stars of the show on the Christmas dinner table
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 - 05min - 22 - Why 'It's A Wonderful Life' is still a winner today | Brainstorm
Frank Capra's masterpiece is a Christmas classic because is still speaks to many to us at this time of year
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 - 06min - 21 - Why do so many young sports stars fail to become Superchamps? | BrainstormThu, 5 Dec 2019 - 06min
- 20 - Back pain: are you telling me it's all in my head? | Brainstorm
Stress, anxiety and worry can make us more prone to getting back pain and less likely to recover from it
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 06min - 19 - How pop music is telling the story of climate change | Brainstorm
From Lana Del Rey to the 1975, pop music is getting to grips with the climate emergency in spectacular fashion
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 - 06min
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