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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

153. The Science of Showers

How many times should you shower each week? Or should we shower at all? The average changes depending on location and culture, ranging from 12 per week in Brazil to 5 per week in the UK. We all know the obvious risks of not showering enough, but showering too much can also have it's downsides like overly dry skin and increased risk of infection. Luke explains how showering affects our body and why our bodies make things like sebum and sweat that we wash away.