Irish Students Triumph at World’s Largest Science Fair
A total of 3 awards - 2 special awards and 1 category award - were picked up by Irish students attending the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), last week in Phoenix, Arizona.
New Device Could Allow People to Hear with their Tongues [Video]
Researchers at Colorado State University are working on an alternative to cochlear implants by sending electrical signals to another sensitive organ: the tongue. Cochlear implants require surgery, but using the tongue to hear could be as
MIDAS and Analog Devices Launch Annual Third Level Electronics Competition
MIDAS Ireland, the industry led organisation responsible for promoting the microelectronics industry, today announced the launch of their annual engineering competition for third level students aimed at driving innovation and excellence in electronic and microelectronic design
2,000 Entrepreneurs, Industrialists and Researchers Attend the first National Innovation Showcase
More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, industry representatives and researchers from around the country are attending the first national Innovation Showcase in the National Convention Centre Dublin today as part of a Government drive to open up the innovation, research
New Research points to Graphene as a Flexible, Low-Cost Touchscreen Solution
New research published today in the journal Advanced Functional Materials suggests that graphene-treated nanowires could soon replace current touchscreen technology, significantly reducing production costs and allowing for more affordable, flexible displays. The majority of today’s touchscreen
Facebook Flat but Dominant in Latest Irish Social Media Survey
61% of Irish people aged 15 and over have a Facebook account: more than twice the number on Twitter, its nearest rival at 29%. That's according to the latest Ipsos MRBI Social Networking Quarterly Survey published today. Twitter
