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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

202. The Science Of Trust In Scientists

2 days ago - 17 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

201. The Science Of Digital Twins

9 days ago - 19 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

200. The Science Of Hibernation

16 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

199. The Science Of Height

23 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

198. The Science Of Human Cells

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

197. The Science Of Gene Editing

a month ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

148. The Science of 2023

As we begin a new year bound to bring with it a multitude of exciting scientific discoveries, Luke takes stock of the year just gone and all of the exceptional breakthroughs from 2023. It was a big year for science, as aging was reversed, Alzheimer's slowed, and the true number of steps needed for health revealed. AI has already had a big impact on science and this year was no different, Luke talks us through some of the highlights, while waiting to see the inevitable role it will play in the scientific advancements of 2024.