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<p>“Not only are recommender algorithms and Big Tech companies stealing our time, they are also stealing our concentration.” iStock</p>

Here’s a January detox we can all try to embrace: a digital one

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Modern technology can be be so distracting and draining of our time and focus, says KATHRIONA DEVEREUX - time to tone it down?

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS? A Samsung Ballie robot on display at the recent CES tech show in Las Vegas. Picture: AP/John Locher</p>

We need inventions to change our troubled world... not pointless gadgets

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

In the week of the wholesome BT Young Scientist Exhibition, another show in Las Vegas showed that the grown-ups need to read the room, says KATHRIONA DEVEREUX

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Health officials prepare to administer the world’s first vaccine against malaria in a pilot programme in Malawi, in Africa, in 2019.</p>

Banish January blues... here’s some good news to cheer you

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

After decades of relentless scientific research, the malaria vaccine is a new tool in the fight against this deadly disease. Kathriona Devereux tells us more

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Cork TikTok influencer Miriam Mullins on Dancing With The Stars on Sunday. Kathriona’s family are big fans of the show</p>

I was happy to renew my €160 TV licence and fund RTÉ, here's why...

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Kathriona Devereux says the TV licence fee of €160 is good value for money

<p>IN THE BIN: A hotel manager told how a food waste audit revealed the venue was throwing out €250,000 worth of food a year</p>

Mountains of food waste are eating into business profits

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Kathriona Devereux reflects on the food waste by households and businesses in Ireland and also takes a look at the new deposit return scheme

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Good communication, adaptability, and shared goals and values all make relationships work - and a Valentine surprise may help!</p>

The secret to a good marriage, and to a long and healthy life

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

If you are lucky to find someone who you want to marry, and who miraculously also wants to marry you, how do you keep the love when the initial chemical euphoria fizzles? So asks Kathriona Devereux

<p>GREEN SOLUTION: Ireland’s agricultural land is 80% grassland and is well placed to grow grass for biomethane production</p>

That’s gas! Growing grass may help us hit climate action goals

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Wind, solar, biomethane (and hopefully hydrogen in the future) - we’ll need them all! So says Kathriona Devereux in her weekly column

<p>Drivers using a mobile phone are four times more likely to be involved in a collision, says the Road Safety Authority</p>

Let’s force bad drivers to spend hours at a dull safety lecture

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

In light of rising road traffic fatalities on our roads, Kathriona Devereux appeals for drivers to pay attention

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">It is long overdue to update the status of the family in the Irish Constitution, says Kathriona Devereux. Picture iStock</p>

Kathriona Devereux: I say 'Yes' to Family change on Friday, but 'No' to the Carer one

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

This Friday people are being asked to vote on changes to our Constitution. Kathriona Devereux has made up her mind...

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The referendum count at Nemo Rangers, Cork, on Saturday. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

A chance lost, but struggle for equality for women goes on...

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Would Skeffington and Pankhurst marvel at thprogress, or despe air at remaining inequalities, so asks Kathriona Devereux

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Batala samba drummers, awarded Best Performers at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Cork city. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Cork city parade was a feast for all the senses

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Kathriona Devereux was among the crowd enjoying the St Patrick's Day festivities in Cork at the weekend. Here she reflects on the parade, the Taoiseach's visit Stateside and the winner of the glitterball

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">FAN OF SECOND-HAND: Cork actor Siobhán McSweeney launched this year’s Oxfam Ireland Second Hand September campaign</p>

Buy a new season of clothes? Resist, and take Oxfam’s lead

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock with your fingers in your ears, you’ve likely heard that cheap clothes from fast fashion outlets are bad for the planet, writes Kathriona Devereux

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed babies, and should be encouraged more, says Kathriona Devereux</p>

10 ways to boost breastfeeding rates (today’s budget can help)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

This week marks National Breastfeeding Week, says Kathriona Devereux, who is a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">What is needed is a comprehensive approach to addressing online harms, says Kathriona Devereux. Picture posed by model</p>

We must shield children from dark side of the smartphone

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Was the €9 million provision for pouches for mobile phones for secondary school students, well spent? Kathriona Devereux looks at some reaction

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">People walk past downed lights and trees in St Petersburg, Florida, after Hurricane Milton swept in last week</p>

Spend that Apple cash getting Cork ready for climate change

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Ireland needs to invest in climate resilience, says Katriona Devereux

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Food trolleys, the price of tickets, and facilities for bikes are some of Kathriona Devereux’s gripes about the Irish rail service</p>

Dear Irish Rail, Here’s 6 ways you can improve your service

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Columnist Kathriona Devereux has written a letter to Irish Rail with some suggestions on how to improve their services

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">LEARNING CURVE: Kathriona Devereux and Jane Sharp in the new series of 10 Things To Know About which starts on RTÉ1 on Monday</p>

From Vitamin D to my gut... 10 ways science has benefited me

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

The tenth series of 10 Things to Know About will start airing next week on RTÉ1, and it’s great to be back on-air, showing audiences how Ireland’s best and brightest are solving some of society’s biggest challenges.

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Kathriona Devereux and Jane Sharp in 10 Things To Know About</p>

Cork woman back on our screens with new series of 10 Things to Know About

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

In the first episode of a new series of 10 Things To Know About we meet researchers tracking and tagging sharks

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">MTU is creating specialised training tools to help older adults and small businesses beef up their cyber-security</p>

How a Cork university is helping us all to feel safer in the digital world

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

The fear of being scammed can drive some people away from using digital services altogether. Kathriona Devereux looks at how an MTU researcher is looking to address this.

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Kathriona Devereux with Michael Aldous, of Queen’s University Belfast </p>

TV show to explore how AI will shape our futures

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

The show is part of a series co-presented by Cork woman and Echo columnist Kathriona Devereux.