The vast majority of Irish people (79pc) are not prepared to cut back on their annual holidays to allow them the financial capacity to retire early. An even greater number (84pc) would not be happy to spend less on presents for family or friends if doing so could better their chances of giving up the […]
Marine Institute Publishes Climate Action Roadmap 2024
The Marine Institute has published its Climate Action Roadmap 2024, setting out the organisation’s key operational achievements in relation to sustainability and energy. These include an overall energy efficiency reduction of 39.7% compared to the 2009 baseline, successful installation of Solar PV Rooftop systems (providing green electricity to facilities in Oranmore and Newport), and a […]
Deloitte survey reveals more than half of AI users in Ireland trust its results on medical advice
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Inside Cyber by Chuck Brooks: Reviewed
Inside Cyber, by Chuck Brooks, takes complex ideas about emerging technologies and provides a simplistic explanation of the technology. Brooks takes technology such as quantum computing, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence, and explains the positives and negatives of these new technologies. We live in a world that seems like it’s changing by the day. Keeping up […]
Wizer Energy’s Expert Tips for Irish Renters and Homeowners to Save on Winter Energy Costs and Improve BER Ratings
As the winter months approach, keeping energy costs down becomes a priority for both renters & homeowners. Martin Desmond, Managing Director at Cork-based Wizer Energy has shared some key insights and practical tips that residents can apply to lower their energy bills as temperatures dip. Renters – What Can You Do? Renters often feel limited […]
The Rise of Fintech in Ireland
The Fintech sector in Ireland has emerged as a major force in the global financial landscape, reshaping how financial services are delivered and consumed. Since its early days in the 2000s, driven by technological advancements in payment solutions and e-money services, Ireland has become a notable hub, boasting a Fintech adoption rate of 71%, well […]
Moonshot Celebration: Sending 384,400 Wishes to the Moon
The Moonshot Celebration, a revolutionary initiative that bridges human aspirations with space exploration, is set to send 384,400 wishes to the Moon – symbolizing every kilometre of the distance from Earth to our celestial neighbour. Spearheaded by visionary leaders Iwona Fluda, Dr Cornelia Kawann, and Ben Haldeman, this historic mission aims to democratize access to […]
Community to explore buyout of stunning rewilding estate near Loch Ness
A local community in the Highlands has agreed to explore the purchase of some or all of the 513-acre Bunloit estate by Loch Ness with support from charity Trees for Life, to ensure community-led rewilding on the land by the world-famous loch. Following a public consultation event at Glenurquhart Public Hall in Drumnadrochit on 25 […]
In France: Lhyfe and Elyse Energy plan to use renewable green hydrogen to produce e-methanol
Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, and Elyse Energy, a European specialist in the production of low-carbon molecules, have announced that they plan to jointly develop the production of e-methanol from green renewable hydrogen at the heart of the Loire estuary’s industrial and logistics port ecosystem. This […]
Poor Gender Equality Still the Biggest Barrier for Irish Girls Pursuing STEM Careers – I Wish 2024 Report
The 2024 I Wish Report reveals that 60% of Irish teenage girls believe that gender inequality is the biggest barrier preventing them from pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), highlighting an urgent need for more inclusive and supportive environments. While this figure has dropped from 83% in the 2021 annual I Wish […]