Declan McVeigh
Articles
It's time to lay down the law on space exploration
Without setting some rules, we risk adding to our long and ignoble history of conflict over resources
The Paralympics are about sport, not sentimentality
Ignorance and misunderstanding have dogged disabled sports for years but today's athletes are shaping their own narratives
Should apes have human rights?
Some say that to protect our evolutionary cousins, we must rethink our definition of personhood
It's 2024, and most software still can't handle non-English names
Equality campaigners and academics say the othering of non-Anglo identities is more than just an irritating nuisance
How the world can quit smoking – forever
Graduated, age-linked tobacco bans could save countless lives and billions in healthcare costs
Photo essay: Playing Gaelic games in Dubai
Ahead of St Patrick's Day on Sunday, The National joins the Irish sporting community for a spot of hurling and camogie
Fasting is the pause button for our 21st century lives
In this era of unparalleled - if unequal – plenty, traditions such as Ramadan and Lent encourage mindfulness about food, ourselves and our fellow human beings
Is flying still safe? The Alaska Airlines incident shows that it is
Flight 1282's passengers had a frightening experience but modern aviation remains arguably one of the most successful examples of global human co-operation
A united Ireland isn't approaching at warp speed but it's far from being a fantasy
A 1990 episode of 'Star Trek' predicted Irish unification in 2024. Although north and south still have some way to travel before coming together, the idea is firmly back on the political agenda
Let kids be kids, but prepare them for the financial jungle
Schools and parents teach children how to use the internet effectively but safely – the same should apply to online investing
How a single GCC visa could revolutionise Gulf tourism
Imagine a travel permit that would help visitors explore the Arabian Peninsula in all its variety
Standing for election is tough but someone's got to do it
Decision-making benefits from having a diverse range of voices and experience
How the Emirates became a year-round country for all
Summers in the UAE are changing and the idea of a 'dead' season from June to September has lost ground
Policing Northern Ireland just became more dangerous
The publishing of officer and staff details online has serious security implications
Give blood – you never know when you'll need it
Blood stocks are of life-saving importance but cannot be synthesised and are always at risk of running low