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Was Dracula a tax dodger? A tax audit for the Count by Brendan McCarthy & Elaine Doyle @ul rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1027/…
How Democrats are raising more cash than Republicans in US midterms. The Republicans are not running out of funds, but the smart money is saying they're in for a thrashing next week rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1027/…
Why you may find the Tuesday after a bank holiday such a downer. rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1027/…
Dónal Lunny: 'it would be difficult to identify another figure who has had such a pivotal and influential role in shaping and developing folk and trad'. Tribute by Niall Keegan @IWorldAcademy @UL rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1023/…
Giddy up: the story behind Rachael Blackmore's Grand National-winning saddle. By Siobhán Doyle - from Irish Sport in 100 Objects @MerrionPress rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1021/…
How the US midterms has become the AI ads election rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1023/…
Why is everybody joining running clubs? New #RTEBrainstorm podcast 🎧 based on a piece by @_IsobelWalsh_ @AdamDaly56 & @Al3xNeuroth @DCUPsychology @DCU & voiced by Jan Ní Fhlanagáin - now available wherever you get your podcasts rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1023/…
When it comes a pint of plain, two questions dominate debate: what makes a perfect pint - and does Guinness taste best in Ireland? Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire @WeAreTUDublin goes in search of answers rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1022/…
Can technology prove if goods being sold on Vinted are stolen? The sale of looted goods on online resale platforms has highlighted concerns about security and authentication on such sites, writes @StephenTreacy1 @CUBSucc @UCC rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1022/…
Do you know your rights if your next flight is cancelled or delayed? Whether it's flying local or further afield, a cancelled flight usually sees people walking away from money they're legally owed, explains Fahad ibne Masood @WeAreTUDublin rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1022/…
Can election history predict who will win big in US midterms on November 3rd? Analysis by Stephen Quinlan @DCU and Michael Lewis-Beck @uiowa rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1021/…
6 tips for parents to deal with a child's disrupted sleep when clocks go back. Many parents prioritise their children's sleep needs and minimise their own, but doing so affects how they deal with everyday tasks, writes Aileen Leech @shhp_dcu @DCU rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1021/…
How to deal with risks around seeking online support after pregnancy loss. Social media can provide opportunities to share personal stories, but using such platforms needs to be carefully managed, writes @Steph_Murphy_98 @AppPsychUCC @UCC @Researchirel rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1020/…
Why are there so many laws in Ireland that are not enforced? As the number of criminal offences and statutes grows, it's possible no one knows the exact number of such offences that already exist in Irish law. Analysis by @LukeNoonan10 @UCC rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1021/…
Could @elonmusk @Tesla flying car ever be legal in Ireland? The Tesla Roadster demo was brilliant theatre, but who in Ireland decides if a car like that can use our roads if it ever goes on sale? Analysis by Fahad ibne Masood @WeAreTUDublin rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1020/…
Why did bland and horrible AI design slop become so widespead? Quinton O'Reilly looks at how concerns about AI artwork include authenticity, connection, design and creativity - and the fact that the output just looks awful rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1016/…
Why are Irish households not using dynamic electricity tariffs? Analysis by Dan Dransfield, Niamh Power & Evan Finegan @MTU_ie on why most people have not noticed how these tariffs can save them money rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1020/…
What did Adam Smith know about breastfeeding? Many domestic and caring activities, such as breastfeeding, are not included in how we measure economic activity, writes @janebourke_ @CUBSucc @UCC @Researchirel rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1019/…
Why did bland and horrible AI design slop become so widespead? Concerns about AI artwork include authenticity, connection, design and creativity - and the fact that the output just looks awful. By Quinton O'Reilly rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/1016/…