182 episodes
RTÉ Brainstorm RTÉ
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- Society & Culture
New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and the Irish Research Council.
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When Ireland said no to nuclear power in Co Wexford
The Carnsore Point festivals in the 1970s helped put a stop to the ESB's plans for a nuclear power plant. By Séan Ó Duibhir, University of Galway.
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Wizard wanted: why job ads use such bizarre terms and descriptions
The first task for a would-be employee might be to sift through the jargon and waffle to figure out what exactly the job is. By Chris Fitzgerald, Mary Immaculate College.
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Why class in the workplace remains a taboo subject in Ireland
'Perhaps it is time that the diversity discussion in the workplace begins to include socio-economic status'. By Vicki O'Reilly, TU Dublin
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Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler and why we need to stop
It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate. By Constance de Saint Laurent, Maynooth University.
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How a new app could show you green travel routes through Dublin
Using air quality data, the app would suggest routes through the city for pedestrians and cyclists avoiding the worst pollution. By Mingming Liu, Dublin City University.
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Why do breathing techniques stop panic attacks?
Abdominal breathing allows you to regain control of a situation that is both terrifying and unrestrained. By Clodagh Ni Ghallachoir, TU Dublin.