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Essential weekend sci-tech reading, from bringing helicopters to Mars, to VR gaming, to tips for a happier working life.
Calling all PhD researchers: Show us your sci-comm talent!
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Researchfest 2019 calls for entries from smart PhD researchers to share their work at Inspirefest.
Dublin Airport to trial document-free boarding for travel to UK airport
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Dublin Airport passengers travelling to Bristol Airport will have the option to be boarded using US facial recognition technology.
Facebook reforms political ad rules ahead of EU elections
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Proof of residence among stringent new rules to counter any potential ‘gaming’ of Facebook in run-up to European Parliament elections in May.
Mars Helicopter now the ‘real deal’ after successful test flights
NASA researchers working on the Mars Helicopter. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech
This week in future tech, NASA gets even closer to the real Mars Helicopter, while the EU plans to slow things down on our roads from 2022.
All-party committee signs off on ‘Good Friday Agreement’ for climate action
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From next year, a series of increases for a carbon tax will be introduced as the all-party Committee on Climate Action finally came to an agreement.
Stripe to grow engineering hub in Dublin as it secures e-banking licence
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Local is key to global, according to Stripe’s methodology for growing engineering hubs.
VR game recreates famous Dambusters Word War II ‘Raid on the Ruhr’
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VR Education from Waterford is redefining educational and historical experiences through virtual reality.
The robots are waiting: What’s holding businesses back from automation?
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Deloitte’s robotics survey reveals the barriers to adoption of robotic process automation globally and in Ireland.
Woman with genetic ‘superpower’ could help usher in new pain medications
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A 71-year-old woman who has lived her life with almost no physical pain or anxiety thanks to a genetic mutation could revolutionise medicine.
Do you want to be happier at work? These tips can help
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If you’re unhappy in your job, this guide may help you change your circumstances enough to make your situation work better for you.
