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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

208. The Science Of Moisturisers

2 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

207. The Science Of Long Covid

9 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

206. The Science of Microplastics

16 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

205. The Science of The Origin To Life On Earth

23 days ago - 16 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

204. The Science Of Extreme Weather

a month ago - 16 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

203. The Science Of How Covid Has Changed

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

174. The Science Of Ultra-Processed Food

The use of processed foods has lead to longer shelf lives and cheaper foods but just how damaging are they to our long term health? In this week's episode Luke lays bare the stark reality of the damage over compumption of ultra-processed food is causing. What exactly is the definition of ultra-processed food? Why and where is it so damaging and what can the huge number of studies do to help curb it's fatal influence.