Japan unearths gigantic haul of rare earth minerals
The 100-billion-ton stash found by Japan could be used for electronics – but an ownership battle may be brewing.
View ArticleWorld’s most expensive gold coin to visit Dublin
The coin, called the 1933 Double Eagle, will go on display at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin in early March.
View ArticleBasking shark pays a rare visit to Dún Laoghaire
The ‘honorary whale’ was sighted off Dún Laoghaire pier yesterday
View ArticleTortoise Lonesome George, last of his species, found dead
The giant tortoise species was thought to be extinct when George was found in 1972.
View ArticleNew Zealand beaching proves rarest of whales exists
The spade-toothed beaked whale is so rare that nobody has seen one alive.
View ArticleVIDEO: We hope you enjoy this late goal from the St Pauli goalkeeper as much...
Philipp Tschauner scored a 90th-minute equaliser last night.
View ArticleHSE: No ‘on-going’ CJD risk in Beaumont Hospital
It also said that a review has been undertaken to determine what, if any, risk may exist for other patients.
View ArticleRare sabre-toothed whale found dead on California beach
The mammal is rarely seen in the wild.
View ArticleCycling photographer’s rare pictures uncover the Ireland of old
Franz Haselbeck cycled around Limerick and South Clare taking photographs of daily events – and major happenings.
View ArticleRare bumblebee rediscovered in Ireland after 88 years
We see you feeding on those flowers!
View ArticleThe world’s largest gemstones are for sale…to ‘qualified buyers’
The Ophir Collection has been awarded nine Guinness World Record titles.
View ArticleHepatitis C could become rare disease in twenty two years
New research says screening and new drugs could almost eliminate the condition.
View Article‘It’s like someone beating you up’: The invisible illness no one’s talking about
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that can leave people immobile, is often misdiagnosed.
View ArticleHutton scores unlikely winner for Aston Villa as Leicester’s woeful run...
Nigel Pearson’s side now haven’t won in 10 games.
View ArticleCelebrations as little Lily-Mae is declared 15 months cancer-free
The young Claregalway girl is taking part in a drug trial in the US.
View ArticleThis incredibly rare megamouth shark just washed up in the Philippines
He doesn’t look too friendly.
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