RTÉ Brainstorm

We all instinctively click the box which says 'I have read and understood the terms and conditions', but should we read the fine print?

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

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

A new bill aims to ensure employers do not discriminate against job applicants or employees because of their accent

How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy

Creating a legal personality and classification for robots raises a number of interesting issues

International companies often package their product with specific language and imagery in an effort to connect with local consumers

Despite his fame, the exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium

The electric scooter's economic and environmental credentials make it a transport winner

Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing

With huge numbers due to retire in the coming years, the Irish civil service will require increased recruitment among younger generations

Romantic relationships have taken centre place in the evolution of culture over the last century

Buying online from our nearest neighbour now comes with extra risks for consumers trying to enforce their legal rights

If selfies are emblematic of modern trends, they are also symptomatic of major changes which have redefined Western societies.

In the first 10 minutes of an attack, it's the general public who must deal with the actions of terrorists

An extract from Gillian O'Brien's new book The Darkness Echoing: Exploring Ireland's Places of Famine, Death and Rebellion

Santa Claus and his elf-scientists use some very smart climate-friendly science to get Christmas done

Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year

We know the physical and mental benefits of outdoor swimming, but we should pay more attention to the places and spaces where swimmers meet

Frank Murray used Gaeilge to keep diary entries secret in Japanese prisoner of war camps during the Second World War

Here are the factors involved in why women really feel colder than men in the same room.

They're easy to live with, low-maintenance and happy to be left alone to sleep

Working from home has shown many employees that they do not need a manager or superviser to get work done

Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but why do we like being scared and what makes a great horror film?

Whether they like it or not, some players' nicknames are better known than the names on their birth certificates

Victorian anthropologist Alfred Haddon used skull measuring to investigate the racial origins of isolated communities in the west of Ireland

Ireland's native red squirrel is enjoying a reversal of fortunes in the battle with the grey squirrel thanks to the pine marten

The response to the current pandemic requires massive action from governments, industry and citizens to reduce the spread of infection

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Long before Amazon or Deliveroo, Irish people used the post office parcel service to send and receive everything from turkeys to tea

A good and healthy start would be to accept who you are and treat yourself with kindness and respect.

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.

There are some serious health implications from breathing in the air of a home that has been sealed up to be more energy-efficient

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)

From collars to crewnecks, flatcaps to helmets and Ciarán McDonald to Brian Cody, the GAA has a fashion history all of its own

The changes caused by the coronavirus are of a different stripe to anything Irelands publicans have seen before

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

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.

From hospitals to shops and policing, the use of drones and robots to carry out critical services can save lives during an epidemic

How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy

As the 1832 "Day of the Straws" demonstrates, Ireland was not immune to fake news and quack cures during previous pandemics

It's down to a bitter price war between the world's biggest oil producing nations rather than the coronavirus outbreak

Netflix has revolutionised film and television viewing but its distribution model and system of recommendations bear closer scrutiny.

What should we be observing, recording, noting and collecting in the coming weeks which will be of help to future historians?

How to deal with such unprecedented events as self-isolation, social distancing and a national lockdown

Some tips on how to keep yourself and your kids moving while maintaining a social distance during the coronavirus lockdown

There's no specific food guaranteed to protect you from the coronavirus so general healthy eating guidelines are the best advice for now

Despite his fame, the exact location of the body of St Patrick has been a bone of contention for over a millennium

Just how did "Danny Boy" became a song loved and hated in equal measures?

It is difficult to see future generations having any desire to drive or get driving licenses once self-driving cars become mainstream

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.

Modern mathematical tools can provide police forces with a greater understanding of how crime and criminal gangs work

We spend too much time worrying about what we can't control and this feeling of not having control feeds into our anxiety.

Building up professional networks is a long-term endeavour that does not necessarily deliver immediate returns

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?

There are many reasons why people are reluctant to tell others how much they earn.

The next generation of workers may have awesome digital skills, but what about communicating and working face-to-face and offline?

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?

Children need to do at least one hour of physical activity a day to get their hearts and lungs working

It's time for the birds hatched at Easter to become the stars of the show on the Christmas dinner table

Frank Capra's masterpiece is a Christmas classic because is still speaks to many to us at this time of year

Supporting young athletes will give them a better chance to succeed at the elite level

Stress, anxiety and worry can make us more prone to getting back pain and less likely to recover from it

From Lana Del Rey to the 1975, pop music is getting to grips with the climate emergency in spectacular fashion