# crash course

Last year

2022

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

The aim of the mission was to demonstrate that dangerous incoming rocks can be deflected by deliberately smashing into them.

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Sep 27th 2022, 6:58 AM

All time

# Deeptech

Your crash course in... the EU's grand plans for 'technological sovereignty'

The European Commission unveiled a slate of proposals this week on data rules and AI.

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Feb 21st 2020, 2:41 PM

# Deeptech

Your crash course in... the EU's grand plans for 'technological sovereignty'

The European Commission unveiled a slate of proposals this week on data rules and AI.

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Feb 21st 2020, 12:58 AM

# Brexit

Your crash course in... what to expect from Britain and the EU's trade talk tango

The clock is ticking as the newly-divorced sides kick off tricky negotiations, with major implications for Ireland.

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Feb 8th 2020, 10:30 AM

# policy and economy

Your crash course in... what to expect from Britain and the EU's trade talk tango

The clock is ticking as the newly-divorced sides kick off tricky negotiations, with major implications for Ireland.

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Feb 7th 2020, 12:06 PM

# policy and economy

Your crash course in... what to expect from Britain and the EU's trade talk tango

The clock is ticking as the newly-divorced sides kick off tricky negotiations, with major implications for Ireland.

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Feb 7th 2020, 12:58 AM

# Startups and tech

Your crash course in... the latest EU court ruling against Facebook and how it polices content

The case ruled that the social network must remove ‘equivalent’ posts that have been deemed illegal.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 3:47 PM

# insights

Your crash course in... The tech billionaire who took down Gawker and is now backing Trump

Peter Thiel’s decision to back Republican nominee could have something to do with ending democracy.

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Jul 23rd 2016, 6:00 PM

# crash course

Hamilton: I was just not on it

Lewis Hamilton blamed “zero rhythm” for his poor performance in qualifying for the European Grand Prix, as Nico Rosberg claimed pole.

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Jun 18th 2016, 3:51 PM

# crash course

Explainer: Never watched an MMA fight before? Here’s what you should know

Conor McGregor takes on Jose Aldo tonight in Las Vegas.

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Dec 12th 2015, 10:00 AM

# crash course

Dream start for Ireland at the Cricket World Cup... but what happens now?

Ireland shocked the West Indies and here’s what it all means.

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Feb 16th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Close Call

Luckiest cyclist in Russia has insanely close call with car and lorry

Our NERVES.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 8:44 PM