RTÉ Brainstorm is where the academic and research community will contribute to public debate, reflect on what’s happening in the world around us and communicate fresh thinking on a broad range of issues.
11 April 2019
Opinion: research has found that concussion can affect a player's balance, reaction time, multi-tasking and risk of further injury
3 April 2019
Opinion: the experiences of medical staff working during the Troubles gives an insight into the effects of conflict on people and society.
By Ruth Coon
13 March 2019
Opinion: there have been increased health concerns about mobile phone usage and new 5G networks, but are they justified?
5 March 2019
Opinion: it is time to challenge our own stereotypical beliefs and acknowledge that all victims deserve support regardless of gender or sexual orientation
7 February 2019
Opinion: food banks are a symptom of austerity measures and government inaction which fail to tackle the real causes of food poverty.
31 January 2019
Opinion: the rise of sports-related brain injuries raises issues about the widespread culture of playing while hurt
23 January 2019
What if there had been an active Northern Ireland Assembly with a power-sharing Executive addressing Brexit issues?
18 January 2019
Here's how the US economy, Chinese growth, oil prices, globalism, unemployment and Brexit will affect our world.
14 January 2019
Analysis: stroke is a largely preventable condition and we could all be working towards reducing our chances of having a stroke
11 January 2019
The ongoing political stalemate at Stormont comes in the middle of the biggest constitutional storm to hit these islands in decades
6 December 2018
Analysis: expect the UK's departure from the EU to bring many consequences for the social security entitlements and rights of cross-border workers
20 November 2018
There are many reasons why women participate less than men in sport and physical activity, but campaigns, initiatives and policies can change this situation
19 November 2018
Brexit has highlighted an unprecedented level of self-imposed chaos and ineptitude from British cabinet ministers and civil servants.
14 November 2018
With millions of jobs set to be replaced by changes in technology, we may not be able to stop the rise of robots and automation, but we can plan for it
5 November 2018
Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but why do we like being scared and what makes a great horror film?
24 October 2018
Technology can create digital and virtual animated museums which will help promote the sustainability of our cultural heritage
24 October 2018
Is it the fault of austerity policies and a consequent impact on health and social care provision?
5 October 2018
20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland is still waiting for the British government to enact a Bill of Rights.
24 September 2018
During the Reformation, the Catholic Church in Ireland faced a crisis as profound as it does today and it was saved by Irish women
31 August 2018
Technology continues to drive huge changes in the worlds of cash and banking so what can we expect in the future?
20 August 2018
Many schools have already banned smartphones, but managing usage of the devices may help students, teachers and parents
25 June 2018
Could an essentially rudderless Italy be a picture of Northern Ireland's future in economic and political terms?
24 May 2018
When it comes to plastic and waste, should our contribution to the solution be equal to our part in creating the problem?
18 May 2018
New research shows that context plays a critical role when we assess another person's personality
17 May 2018
Recent controversies show that seemingly old-fashioned ideas around honour and gender have persisted into the present
6 May 2018
How the horror genre has responded to the events of the Trump years
6 March 2018
We need to take a serious look at how playing hurt is deeply ingrained in the cultural DNA of competitive sport at all levels
25 January 2018
Recent fire disasters demonstrate the need to transfer knowledge gained through research into everyday fire safety practices
18 January 2018
How arthritis plays a stealthy long game with people's lives and what science is doing to out-manoeuvre it.
15 January 2018
The Irish Government's hardline attitude to the border during Brexit highlights a neglect for what this means for Northern Ireland.
9 January 2018
Walking instead of using the lift, escalator or moving walkway can increase your recommended daily dose of physical activity and improve your health
19 December 2017
Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year
1 December 2017
Aside from wearables and apps for general fitness, there is a huge growth ahead in the number and type of wearable devices to monitor chronic diseases and other conditions
8 November 2017
Blockchain has quickly become an important technology, but there's confusion as to what it is and its limitations. Here's an overview of blockchain and some thoughts on its likely future
8 November 2017
November sees the return of the annual Movember fundraising campaign, which sees men across the world sprout moustaches to raise awareness and money for men’s health issues.
8 November 2017
Blockchain has quickly become an important technology, but there's confusion as to what it is and its limitations. Here's an overview of blockchain and some thoughts on its likely future.
8 October 2016
We can help enable women entrepreneurs by identifying and taking simple steps to meet their needs, particularly around peer support
27 August 2016
The figure of the Irish mother on the stage is at the centre of cultural and social debates about the roles and experiences of Irish women.
5 July 2016
We may be enjoying the sunshine, but the economic effects of this fine spell are mixed
