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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

The Science Of Coffee

5 days ago - 18 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

221. The Science Of Magnesium

12 days ago - 12 mins

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220. The Science Of A.I

19 days ago - 12 mins

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219. The Science Of Revision

a month ago - 13 mins

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218. The Science Of Snake Venom

a month ago - 15 mins

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217. The Science Of Overindulgence

a month ago - 14 mins

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102. The Science of Addiction

Addiction comes in many forms - from drugs to alcohol to gambling - but what is it that drives us to become addicted? Is there something built into us that makes us vulnerable to the draw of these patterns of behaviour? And what can be done to break the cycle?