Articles Tagged ‘Scientist’

Robert Mallet: Irish Engineer and Scientist

The Irish engineer and scientist Robert Mallet (1810-81) is one of Ireland’s many unsung scientific heroes. His contributions to the fields of engineering, seismology, volcanology and ballistic ordnance were of global significance. As 2010 sees the bicentenary of his birth, this exhibition will highlight his leading role in solving critical ...

Podcasts explore lives of Irish scientists

RTÉ series about the lives and work of 10 great Irish scientists

10 great Irish inventors

A list of famous Irish engineers and scientists and their useful inventions

Plaques tell science stories

A growing number of plaques celebrate Ireland’s scientists, inventors and explorers

Lecture about world’s biggest telescope

Man behind the world’s biggest telescope to give Dublin lecture