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Up to 460,000 people at risk from unsafe radon exposure in Ireland
A new radon risk map that combines geological data with indoor radon concentration data shows up to 10% of the population at risk.
23 May 2017
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Scientists unlock four-fold boost in performance of green energy catalyst
Nanoscale stretching or compressing significantly boosts the performance of ceria -- a material widely used in catalytic converters and clean-energy technologies.
18 May 2017
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Deadly flower power? Imported tulip bulbs may spread anti-fungal resistance
Tulip and narcissus bulbs imported from the Netherlands may be acting as vehicles for the international spread of a drug-resistant fungus -- with potentially fatal consequences.
18 May 2017
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Viewing protein folding helps scientists home in on neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have, for the first time, observed how proteins fold in real time, which has implications for understanding diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
16 May 2017
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Colombian delegation involved in peace process visit Irish School of Ecumenics
Colombian delegation visit ISE campuses in Dublin and Belfast to explore the Irish experience of peace-making.
16 May 2017