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‘Right at its core, Gaelic football is a mirror to Irish society and to the nature of that society at any given time’. Paul Rouse @ucddublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie sets the scene for new #HellForLeather documentary series on @rteone.rte.ie & RTÉ Player from Monday www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Why micro-retirement has become a new workplace trend for Gen Z & millennials. A new #RTEBrainstorm podcast 🎧 based on a piece by Maeve Toohey @BusinessAtUL @UL & voiced by Jan Ní Fhlanagáin - now available wherever you get your podcasts www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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The political sorcery of 'harmless buffoon' Sir John Harington. The poet, inventor and wannabe statesman played a secret role in controversial 1599 peace talks between Irish and English forces, writes Matt Ryan @newcastleuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How Beyoncé rebranded Levi's jeans for a new generation. By Dee Duffy & Katriona Flynn @tudublin.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What media sources did people use & trust before voting in 2024 General Election? Analysis of the National Election and Democracy Study by @robraonain.bsky.social & Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What a shortage of planners in Ireland means for where we live. Analysis by Andrew Griffin @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio deepfakes. Biometric fraud of this ilk is part of broader social engineering attacks by scammers and criminals, writes Muhammad Salman Pathan @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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'Priests and supporters surrounding bloodied players as they downed pints of milk in front of the camera is a sight that will likely never be recreated'. Siobhán Doyle looks at how GAA TV interviews have evolved over the years www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What a shortage of planners in Ireland means for where we live. Analysis by Andrew Griffin @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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All you need to know about voice spoofing and audio deepfakes. Biometric fraud of this ilk is part of broader social engineering attacks by scammers and criminals, writes Muhammad Salman Pathan @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Are you being ripped off by the 'loyalty penalty'? From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals, writes @martyniszyn.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Why is Irish mythology so prevalent in Japanese videogames? Influences from Irish mythology are woven throughout the story and lore of the Elden Ring series and other Japanese games, explains Thomas Caffrey @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How bonus points have changed Leaving Cert Maths. A new #RTEBrainstorm podcast 🎧 based on a piece by Niamh O'Meara @unioflimerick.bsky.social Páraic Treacy MICLimerick & Mark Prendergast @ucc.ie @researchireland.ie - now available wherever you get your podcasts & at www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: 5 lessons we've learned from the National Children's Hospital for future infrastructural projects in Ireland. Analysis by Paul Davis @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Can you spot a fake smile from the real thing? What makes a smile feel sincere or fake is due to a surprising blend of facial anatomy, neurology and emotional authenticity www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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A stressful job: the mental wellbeing of the gardaí who protect and serve us is a public issue of major concern and needs to be properly supported and resourced. By Paul Gavin & @drcodyporter.bsky.social University of the West of England www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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5 lessons we've learned from the National Children's Hospital for future infrastructural projects in Ireland. Analysis by Paul Davis @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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The risks of having 'yes men' in a business - or government. Sycophantic behaviour in the workplace has been found to reduce respect and morale and lead to lower productivity www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Can a simple calendar with easy-to-follow climate advice and tips throughout the year help farmers tackle climate change? By Niamh Dunphy @teagasc.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Is there such a thing as 'Leaving Cert weather'? www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How carrying spuds and playing Wordle are signs of good health. If you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth, carry a bag of spuds up the stairs and name 20 animals in 30 seconds, you're doing well www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Can dogs help to predict epileptic seizures? Shelley Brady @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie on how new research combining a dog's natural instincts with technology might help people with epilepsy by predicting seizures www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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A 'game changing' way for Irish farmers to test for potato blight. Lateral flow tests, inspired by Covid-19 tests, can give growers vital information to deal with blight during Ireland's summers, writes Anne Parle-McDermott @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: modern workplaces mean an ever-growing list of unfinished tasks so what can we do to fix this and reduce stress? By @elainekinsella.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Why does air travel make us so cranky? A look at the science behind why flying brings out the worst in us and what we can do about it www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how can we effectively harness the energy off Ireland's west coast? By Ross O'Connell @ucc.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Modern work environments mean an ever-growing list of unfinished tasks so what can we do to fix this and reduce stress? By @elainekinsella.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Happy birthday Bob! As Bob Dylan turns 84, here's a decade by decade guide to his best narrative songs from Thomas Caffrey @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Happy birthday Bob! To mark Dylan's 84th birthday tomorrow, Thomas Caffrey @dublincityuni.bsky.social compiles a decade by decade guide to the songs showing the master storyteller’s narrative strengths www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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5 tips for the perfect wedding speech. You could turn to ChatGPT for help or you could take advice from ancient top orators like Cicero and Quintilian www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Here are 10 landmark GAA sites to visit in 2025. A new #RTEBrainstorm podcast 🎧 based on a piece by Siobhán Doyle and voiced by Jan Ní Fhlanagáin - now available wherever you get your podcasts www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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One in four families in Ireland have a parent who has experienced mental health difficulties so what supports are needed? Analysis by Suzanne Egan @niamhestack.bsky.social & Clara Hoyne MIC Limerick www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What is Ireland's 'Triple Lock' and why is it in the news again? For 65 years the 'Triple Lock' has determined when Irish solders are sent abroad, but new proposed legislation could change how it works. By Kenneth McDonagh @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What 499,642 tweets tell us about 2015 marriage equality referendum. Research shows Twitter may have caused polarisation of ideas and made debate & discussion challenging. By Caroline B Pena @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Can a large Coke and fries stop your migraine? Believe it or not, the viral hack that a large Coca-Cola and fries can stop a migraine in its tracks is not total nonsense www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Does The Great Gatsby reflect F. Scott Fitzgerald's Irish heritage? The author with Irish Catholic roots may have had a complex relationship with Ireland, yet echoes of Irish influence run through his works, writes Brian Murphy @tudublin.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How solar power forecasting can help maximise your solar panels. Analysis by Maeve Upton & James Sweeney @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Inside the phenomenal football brain of Kevin De Bruyne. Football intelligence means the Belgian and Man City player's ability to read the game is on par with the greatest midfielders of all time, writes Jake Tiernan @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: all you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? A microbiologist intervenes in the standoff between morning shower enthusiasts and night shower loyalists www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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A history of the sexual liberation movement in Ireland. The road to marriage equality, and the seismic change of recent times, was built on foundations laid by feminist and queer activists in the 1970s, writes @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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What's behind the massive success of Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others? Siobhán Doyle on how the initiative has introduced (or re-introduced) thousands of women to Gaelic football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Why we've fallen out of love with dating apps. Dating app algorithms means something as potentially exciting as finding a romantic partner can become so dreadfully boring www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Most read on #RTEBrainstorm - note to Gen X workers: the world of work is always changing. By Kevin Murphy @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Inside the phenomenal football brain of Kevin De Bruyne. Football intelligence means the Belgian and Man City star's ability to read the game is on par with the greatest midfielders of all time, writes Jake Tiernan @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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All you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How changes in height show health effects of the Great Irish Famine. Analysis of new data research by @eoinaldo.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie & @cliochris.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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The pivotal case that came before marriage equality in Ireland. @sonjatiernan.bsky.social @irishhumanities.bsky.social RIA on how marriage equality was propelled into public debate when two women tried to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather and higher temperatures. Analysis by @akm76.bsky.social @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Note to Generation X workers: the workplace is always changing. Historical analysis provides a harsh truth that people who bank on the world of work never changing are likely to lose out, writes Kevin Murphy @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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