10 Things To Know About

10 Things To Know About is a six-part series showcasing the weird and wonderful Irish science behind aspects of modern life, from virtual reality to botox and aliens to the Internet of cows. Each week Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Jonathan McCrea and Kathriona Devereux tackle a different subject. Mondays RTE 1 8.30pm.

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10 Things to Know About

10 Things to Know About is on RTÉ One on Mondays at 8.30pm.

Did you know that the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades?

Or that the brain releases so much dopamine during an orgasm that a brain scan resembles that of someone on heroin?

There’s a whole world of fascinating subjects to explore and in this six-part series Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea face up to their fears, undergo a series of stress tests, challenge themselves to push through the pain barrier, and examine the finer workings of the brain – all in the name of science!

 

 

STEM Education Review Group

The Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock, TD, announced the launch of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) Education Review Group, which is expected to prepare a report on STEM education in Ireland over the next six months. 

The Science Squad – Series 3

The the 3rd series of The Science Squad starts on Monday 27th October at 8.30pm on RTE 1.

Aoibhinn travels to Uganda to find out about an Irish-led water purification project which could save the lives of millions, Kathriona investigates potentially lifesaving diagnostics for pregnant woman which is being pioneered in Cork, and Jonathan meets the scientists who are planning a one-way trip to Mars!

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