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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

158. The Science of Smoking and Immunity

Why does the immune system differ from person to person? Why do some people seem more resistant to infections or viruses than others? New research has sought to answer these questions, and in the process shown the impact of smoking on your immune system and in particular the effects on the adaptive immune response. Luke takes us through the new research and explains how smoking can turn off some of our internal defense systems.