At times of austerity it can often seem like the only option is to draw your horns in and wait till the storm passes. The roots of future prosperity are often sown during the hard times though, and with the economic winds beginning to change, we've spent some time in Ireland speaking to researchers and key figures in science funding.
This edition is packed full of news and insightful features on cutting-edge projects across these and many others. Scientific research is crucial to addressing the major challenges we face, and by funding both exploratory and applied research, Ireland is building for a more sustainable economic future.
