Irish researchers help boost catalogue of RNA viruses To better understand RNA viruses, Irish researchers pieced together parts of a massive puzzle. They identified 15,611 new fragments of RNA viruses, including more than 1,000 full-length genomes. READ MORE >>

NUI Galway and UCC share environmental research funding The EPA has announced awards totalling €10m to fund vital environmental research, with UCC and NUI Galway receiving the largest sums. Other projects will look at areas such as the effects of the climate crisis on Irish coasts. READ MORE >>

Ireland plays a big part in historic Solar Orbiter mission It’s expected to take just under two years for Solar Orbiter to reach its initial operational orbit, taking advantage of some gravitational slingshots along the way. The entire mission will take seven years and includes Irish technology.  READ MORE >>

Ireland a leader in fending off cybercrime A report suggests that Ireland is the least susceptible to cybercrime in Europe, while the Netherlands is on the other end of the scale. In total, 17.64pc of machines in the Netherlands experienced cloud provider attacks. READ MORE >>

InterTradeIreland wants businesses to apply for €1.5m fund Companies will be able to secure up to €150,000 in funding as part of the programme, which encourages collaboration between Ireland, Northern Ireland and western Scotland. To date, €1.5m has been invested in projects. READ MORE >>

Biopharma industry in Ireland (infographic) Ireland is home to 85-plus biopharma companies and all of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies. Ireland is the fifth largest exporter of pharmaceuticals globally and exports approximately €73bn.  READ MORE >>