Science

A new mobile GeoEnergy Discovery Centre has been launched to help inform the public about the potential for geothermal energy in Northern Ireland as a renewable and sustainable energy source.. Millie from Dundonald Primary School and Jayden from Holy Trinity Primary School in Belfast are pictured with Ryan White, director of heat, buildings and climate change at DfE and Marie Cowan, director of GSNI at the launch of the interactive GeoEnergy Discovery Centre

‘Discover the heat beneath our feet’ as GeoEnergy Discovery Centre is launched

Europa or "Jupiter II" is the smallest of the four Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter, with this moon orbiting at about 417,000 miles from the gas giant.

A huge carbon source has been found on Europa

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Northern Ireland’s leading science and technology hub, Catalyst has appoint Craig Stewart as its new head of estates and development to maximise its potential

Belfast's Catalyst appoints new head of estates and development

Professor Brian Cox tour: New ‘Horizons – A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ dates added - full list & tickets

Professor Brian Cox adds 47 new dates to ‘jaw-dropping’ Horizon tour

An Occasional Tipple with Raymond Gleug

An Occasional Tipple with Raymond Gleug

EasyJet is looking to recruit its next generation of pilots - and you can graduate in just two years

EasyJet need 200 recruits for Pilot Training Scheme - how to apply

Scott McGlynn applying a serum.

Skincare expert says secret is £3 products from Aldi & Primark

Official crew portrait for Artemis II, from left: NASA Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Valcarcel

NASA: the four astronauts taking part in 2024 Moon mission

New research shows that humans could outlive the current record age of 122 by several decades, as advancements in technology and nutrition increase longevity.

Humans could live decades longer than current record age of 122

A link between oestrogen and heart arrhythmia in women has been found by researchers.

Oestrogen could be behind arrhythmia in women say researchers

Jamie Marshall, a water utilities apprentice with NI Water

NI Water launches search for new apprentices and graduates

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs
A new male contraceptive pill that causes sperm to remain dormant has been developed and proven successful on rats.

A team of US scientists have worked out how to eliminate excess foam when pouring a beer.

New scientific discovery means cheaper pints could be on the way

The brains of spinosaurs, the biggest meat-eater to ever exist on our planet, have been unveiled by a group of UK and US scientists.

Brain of biggest-ever meat-eating dinosaur unveiled by UK scientists

The meteorite contains the oldest materials in the solar system.

Huge meteorites have been found in Antarctica by researchers

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction, accord to scientists.

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA

Researchers say the UK should swap to bread made out of legumes.

Researchers urge UK to switch to broad bean based bread

Psychologist believes TikTok’s ‘lucky girl syndrome’ has truth to it

A bird thought to have disappeared from scientific study for 140 years has been rediscovered in Fergusson, Papua New Guinea

Bird thought missing for 140 years is rediscovered in Papua New Guinea

Pictured left to right, Belfast Giants defenceman, Matt Foley, Steve Thornton, head of hockey, The Odyssey Trust, Andrew Magill, Harness, Scott Conway, Belfast Giants forward, launch the Harness Friendship Four and Harness Science and Discovery Month for 2022. As the countdown for the Harness Friendship Four ice hockey tournament hots up, details have been announced for the return of W5’s popular Science and Discovery Month. Returning for its six year this November, in the run up to the Harness Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, the packed programme of workshops, shows and events will highlight innovation and discovery in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. To find out more visit www.belfastgiants.com/friendship-four. Picture by William Cherry, Press Eye

Harness Friendship Four to focus on role of STEM in sport

Grace Harshaw, from outside Banbridge was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in September 2019

Co Down grandmother hoping for cardiac cure for family
A Co Down woman living with an inherited heart condition has welcomed a “defining moment” for cardiovascular medicine.

Michael Benington sketching on Rathlin Island in the 1950s

Remembering inspirational teacher and lover of nature Michael Benington

Her Majesty the Queen

Sandra Chapman on the Jubilee celebrations

Discover the lesser-celebrated scientific greats with New Scientist Discovery To...

Humanity’s last glimpse of the James Webb Space Telescope as it heads into deep space on Boxing Day; this image was captured by a camera on board the rocket from which the telescope separated

Atheists object to religious faith and ridicule it – but they cannot refute it

Letter to the editor

There is policy bias towards vaccination as a means of controlling Covid

The Glasgow Climate Pact, the title given to the document agreed at COP26 by world leaders, seen above, demonstrates a worrying gap between what the science tells us and what (some) countries are willing to do in climate action

Academics: Climate science has spoken, it is time now for climate action

Isaac Samuels pictured in The Studio zone in the Reimagined W5

W5 Reimagined – take a look around a new £5m world of wonder at one of Northern ...

Brigette Bardot with cigar. If used on tobacco packaging, such imagery would only be likely to encourage people to light up

OPINION: Remember the era when smoking was glamorous and encouraged?

Why millions struggle with DIY, changing plugs and understanding their washing m...

News Letter editorial

Science is powering ahead, and improving our quality of life

Children more interested in a career in science than ever as a result of the pan...

The bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster is a “super plant” that can soak up pollution of busy roads, according to horticultural experts (Photo: RHS)

A plant that absorbs pollution from cars has been found - the science explained

Bobby Burns in action for Glentoran. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Productive down-time for Bobby Burns during his recovery

WYG Managing Director for the Ireland Region, Michael Scott

WYG Belfast moves to rebrand as Tetra Tech

Dr John Kyle said the editorial was “an extremely important statement” about the Tory government. Photo: Pacemaker.

Top medical journal: Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed state corruption on a grand...

Inspiring quotes and random acts of kindness to celebrate World Kindness Day 202...

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

NASA is changing some ‘insensitive’ space terminology - here’s why

Health Minister Robin Swann

Dexamethasone: Life-saving drug to be rolled out across Northern Ireland ahead o...

Randox Manufacturing Managing David Martin and Secretary of State Brandon Lewis MP

Randox invests £30m and 200 new jobs in specialised COVID-19 testing lab

Working in a COVID-19 ward

Health Minister Robin Swann reveals that treatment for COVID-19 - Remdesivir - ...

VIDEO: Create your own mini rocket with this experiment from the Armagh Planetar...

Armagh Planetarium kicks off a new ‘Science at Home’ series