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.
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RTÉ Brainstorm
New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Why do women feel the cold more than men?
Here are the factors involved in why women really feel colder than men in the same room.
5 reasons why greyhounds make great family pets
They're easy to live with, low-maintenance and happy to be left alone to sleep
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