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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

214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

a day ago - 17 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease

8 days ago - 18 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

212. The Science Of Vaping

15 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

211. The Science Of The European Research Council

22 days ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

210. The Science Of Genetic Testing

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

209. The Sciences Of Organs

a month ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

164. The Science of The Next Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic may still be fresh in all our memories, but scientists are already looking ahead to the next big pandemic to allow us to prepare and get ahead of it. A flu virus seems to be the most likely cause and in particular there is concern around the H5N1 strand which has now jumped from birds to cattle, and even a few dairy farmers. Human to human transmission is the next big warning sign which is being closely monitored. Luke explains what we learned during the last pandemic to prevent the spread of another virus and another global lockdown.