Colin Ryan

1 week ago | kbb.com | Colin Ryan

If Pixar were going to make another animated movie in the “Cars” franchise, only this time using “The Odd Couple” as inspiration, then the 2025 Lexus LC and 2025 Chevrolet Corvette might well be the stars of that hypothetical movie. One is cool, calm, and cerebral, while the other is visceral and energetic. One is suited to boulevards and scenic routes, while the other shines on a track. We think you know which cars are which.

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

Noesis’ Ricardo Batista discusses progress, challenges and why you need to know your team to get the best out of them. “From early on, I knew I wanted to work with computers, though I didn’t fully understand what that entailed,” says Ricardo Batista. “Was it working on Windows on a 386DX? Opening a PC and swapping parts? Learning how to use Excel and Word before most people?

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

For years, scientists have wondered how queuosine, a vital micronutrient, is absorbed into the body. Now, researchers believe they have the answer. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have helped solve a 30-year mystery on how a vital micronutrient is absorbed into human cells, a discovery which may open crucial doors for future health therapies.

1 week ago | siliconrepublic.com | Colin Ryan

The latest round of ERC Advanced Grants saw 281 researchers receive €721m in funding. Two researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) have been awarded funding from the European Research Council (ERC) as part of the latest round of the Advanced Grants competition. Prof Kylie Jarrett and Dr Barry Wardell each received a grant worth €2.5m to assist their research projects.

2 weeks ago | siliconrepublic.com | Connor McKenna |Colin Ryan

This year’s National Challenge Fund showcase featured a variety of projects that aim to address national priorities in Irish society. Research Ireland recently held an exhibition highlighting some of the projects taking part in the National Challenge Fund (NCF). The NCF is a €65m research fund that supports academic researchers to work with Government, enterprise, public sector organisations and societal stakeholders to address national priorities for Ireland.