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Hardwiring ambition into Ireland's next wave of tech talent
In the past decade, only one venture-backed software company from Ireland, Intercom, has reached a billion-dollar valuation. This is a sobering fact for any Irish venture capitalist - and it should also be a concern for all Irish founders. Success breeds success. Without a steady stream of companies launching, winning, exiting and exploding, there is no healthy pipeline of talent or available capital to build the next generation of breakout companies.
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Paedophiles could be tracked down from pictures of their hands
Images of the hands of online child abusers could be key to tracking them down, according to a group of scientists.
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Irish Aviation Authority questions new Dublin food drone delivery service
The Irish Aviation Authority says that Manna Aero may not get permission to launch a full food drone delivery service in Dublin, as it hopes to do.
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Human feet developed arches 3.5m years ago - a 'key step' in evolution
Human feet evolved to have a "unique" arch more than 3.5 million years ago, which made it possible to walk and run on two legs, scientists have said.
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Video demonstrates how new drone food delivery service will operate
UCD has been announced as the first area in Dublin to receive Europe's only fast food delivery service by drone next month.
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Woman's lips mistaken for open mouth by 'racist' online passport checker
Elaine Babey submitted a passport photo on the gov.uk website, and was baffled after it was rejected amid claims her 'mouth was open'
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