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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

220. The Science Of A.I

6 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

219. The Science Of Revision

13 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

218. The Science Of Snake Venom

20 days ago - 15 mins

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217. The Science Of Overindulgence

a month ago - 14 mins

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216. The Science Of Urine

a month ago - 15 mins

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215. The Science Of Lab Grown Meat

a month ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

149. The Science of Near Death Experiences

A dark tunnel with a light at the end, family and friends who have already passed on, or a religious figure are all common visions following near death experiences. But, what really happens when our hearts stop? And where do these visions come from? A new study of resuscitated patients in 3 hospitals across the world sought to answer these questions and in this episode Luke explains their findings.