Research by NUI Galway and Oxford University has led to a breakthrough in how antibiotics are prescribed. The initiative to improve the prescribing of antibiotics for urinary tract infections resulted in better-quality prescribing of first-line antibiotics, according to the new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The study, “Supporting the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Research on Antibiotic Resistance
George Boole Celebrations
On November 2nd, 2015, schoolchildren all over the world engaged in a lesson in Boolean mathematics and logic through the launch of University College Cork’s Bring Boole2School program. The date marks the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of George Boole, the English mathematician, logician, and philosopher who is often called the “forefather of the information age.” Boole … [Read more...] about George Boole Celebrations
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
True Story of Irish Frontiersman
The new year will kick off with three movies showcasing lots of young Irish acting talent.
First up is the highly anticipated new epic from Birdman director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. Entitled The Revenant, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as well as Irish thespian Domhnall Gleeson, fresh off his latest star-making turn alongside Saoirse Ronan in the Irish immigrant tale … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
True Story of Irish Frontiersman
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Jesus Makes Another Comeback
Finally, in January, there is Risen, a new telling of the Biblical story of Jesus’ resurrection. This version is told through the eyes of a skeptical Roman named Clavius, who sets out to prove that nothing special happened when a carpenter named Jesus, who ran afoul of the local authorities, supposedly rose from the dead following his crucifixion. Risen stars Joseph Fiennes and … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Jesus Makes Another Comeback
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Macken Goes From the Night Shift to the Forest
Next up is the horror flick The Forest, starring Dublin native Eoin Macken. The 32-year-old Macken, who attended University College, Dublin, is branching out after spending several years as a model for major brands such as Abercrombie and Fitch and Ralph Lauren. The Forest is set in Japan and revolves around unexplained events which keep on happening in a spooky forest. The … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Macken Goes From the Night Shift to the Forest