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New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.

  1. Cad é an scéal leis an nGaeilge?

    12/12/2025

    Cad é an scéal leis an nGaeilge?

    The Irish language may be having a revival right now, but Gaeilgeoirí up and down the island have some issues they'd like to raiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  2. What will Irish towns look like in the future?

    12/05/2025

    What will Irish towns look like in the future?

    About a third of the Irish population live in towns which have seen massive changes in recent years and can expect more to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  3. Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games?

    11/28/2025

    Where are the future strongholds of Gaelic games?

    You may think it's a given that the All Ireland champions for 2026 in all Gaelic codes can only come from a small number of counties, but what about 2036? We take a look at the developments which may well change where the future strongholds will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  4. From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next?

    11/21/2025

    From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next?

    As drones become a constant buzz in our lives, we look at where drones have come from - and just where we can expect them to go nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  5. Where does the time go?

    11/14/2025

    Where does the time go?

    All you ever wanted to know about how we perceive time as humans, why we use the measurements that we use, how time changes as we get older and why the Universe says time is all relative anyway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  6. The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants?

    11/04/2025

    The hospitality crisis: what's happening to Irish restaurants?

    Restaurants are closing on a weekly basis due to rising costs, but Irish consumers are also spending €2.2 billion a year on food delivery. By Ronan Carbery, UCC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  7. Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace?

    10/21/2025

    Are 'quiet redundancies' happening in your workplace?

    Employers in Ireland are implementing 'quiet redundancies' to scale back workforces in the face of uncertainty, tariffs and AI. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen, Brainstorm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  8. Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property?

    10/14/2025

    Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property?

    The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered. By Kathryn O'Sullivan, University of Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
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New ideas and insights about the world around us. From RTÉ in co-operation with Irish universities and Research Ireland.

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  • Channel
    RTÉ
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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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