European City of Science 2012
Dublin will be able to showcase best of Irish science and research
In advance of Dublin City of Science 2012, Siliconrepublic.com is hosting a dedicated science month this November, with news, reports, interviews and videos covering a wide range of Irish science, research and innovation.
![]() | Project to extend shelf life of produce A DIT lecturer has begun research that will extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables and protect their nutritional quality.
| ![]() | Ireland reveals rich scientific history When you think of Ireland’s cultural heritage, what comes to your mind? Perhaps James Joyce, Irish music, The Book of Kells. What about science? |
ICT project gets €4.8m for virtual reality neurological research VERVE is an EU-wide research project aiming to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged groups.
| ![]() | Astronauts stay fit in space via Irish technologies Two Irish research scientists win two European Space Agency research contracts, worth €135,000. | |
![]() | Who’s who in science and research funding in Ireland Sources of science research funding in Ireland and the key people directing funding policy.
| ![]() | Nanoscientist named SFI ‘Researcher of the Year 2011’ Prof Jonathan Coleman, an SFI-funded researcher from Trinity College, has achieved international success in the area of nanostructures. |
![]() | Science research in Ireland: the present and the future The scientific landscape in Ireland as it corresponds to the various universities across the land.
| ![]() | CRANN package to introduce nanoscience to Irish classrooms Irish secondary school students will be able to dive into nanoscience courtesy of 'Nano in My Life'. |
![]() | CRANN wins SFI Research Image of the Year 2011 SFI names an image of a porous surface of the polymer polylactic-co- glycolic acid the Research Image of the Year for 2011.
| ![]() | Genable Technologies secures €5m in financing Financing to help progress Genable Technologies' gene therapy technology to pioneer new therapies for the cure for retinitis pigmentosa. |
![]() | Citizens can influence digital society development Citizens can join the discussion and influence the development of the digital society in Dublin.
| ![]() | Your Dublin Your Voice seeks your voice Participants who complete the next online survey are in with a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet. |
Irish scientists help decode ‘pigeon pea’ genome
Scientists create world’s smallest car via nanotech
Professor patents biodegradable gum formula
BioInnovate Ireland recruiting for eight fellows
Open data - there for the taking
Dr Ondrej Stranik of IRCSET's INSPIRE programme on advancing photonics research
Dr Anne Oxbrough of IRCSET's INSPIRE programme on advances in forestry research
Dr Ronan Cummins of IRCSET's INSPIRE programme on changing the dynamics of search
Dr Aisling Redmond of IRCSET's INSPIRE programme on potential breakthroughs in fighting cancer
Dr David Hoey of IRCSET's INSPIRE programme in advances in bone research