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Secret Science of Santa Claus: How do reindeers fly Santa’s sleigh around the world?

This is an article that I wrote for RTE’s Brainstorm website. The original article can be found here. For more information on the Secret Science of Santa Claus check out…

The Arrival of “How to Build an Iron Man Suit”

In February 2019, I set out on a writing adventure. I had a plan and I hoped that I would be able to stick to it. In my apartment I…

Things aren’t the same after Avengers: Endgame

It’s just over two weeks since the release of Avengers: Endgame, the 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the impact of the film has been extraordinary. To…

Superheroes BingeWatch Academy: Superhero Science (Studium Generale, TU Delft, BW Science)

Get Ready for BingeWatch Academy: Superhero Science

Exciting superhero-themed news! I’m delighted to announce that in collaboration with Studium Generale (SG) Delft, I am arranging a brand new series of talks at TU Delft entitled BingeWatch Academy: Superhero…

Superhero Scientist Imagine Film Festival

Superhero Scientist to speak at the Imagine Film Festival

It’s been a while since I blogged due to a very busy travel schedule over the last few months as well as a lot of work-related tasks that needed to…

Summer is over but Autumn will be Super

After a heatwave that never seemed like it would or want to end, autumn is on the way with falling leaves and torrential showers forecast. Well that’s what I’m expecting…

Barry Fitzgerald Avengers Infinity War Secrets of Superhero Science

Avengers Infinity War is Coming

At this very moment in time, I am sitting in my hotel in Seattle about to set out and explore the city. I arrived here yesterday afternoon after a two-day…

A Superhero Year Ahead: Starting with Black Panther

It’s been a while since I added to post to the site. Sorry for the delay, it’s been a hectic start to 2018. This year will see a number of…

Ireland Amazes for Science Week

This morning I was up bright and early. Just before 7 am. Due to my incredibly busy schedule it was the only time that I could grab a quick run.…

The Cross-Country Science Week Tour continues

At this very moment I’m sitting in a hotel bar in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan awaiting the arrival of my sustenance for the evening. The last two days have been for…