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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

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

220. The Science Of A.I

19 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

219. The Science Of Revision

a month ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

218. The Science Of Snake Venom

a month ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

217. The Science Of Overindulgence

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

133. The Science of the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve is the electrical superhighway of our nervous system - But just what does it do? And could triggering it be one potential solution to issues as wide ranging as obesity and depression to rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease? Luke takes us through the latest research into the vagus nerve and explains how simply zapping it with electricity or triggering it through the ear might have positive effects.