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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

218. The Science Of Snake Venom

2 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

217. The Science Of Overindulgence

9 days ago - 14 mins

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216. The Science Of Urine

16 days ago - 15 mins

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215. The Science Of Lab Grown Meat

23 days ago - 13 mins

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214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

a month ago - 17 mins

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213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease

a month ago - 18 mins

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218. The Science Of Snake Venom

Thanks to St Patrick, we’re fine here in Ireland… However, around the world there are 140,000 deaths per year due to snake bites! New research has shown that a universal treatment for snake bites may soon be possible. How has an 18-year hobby of keeping pet snakes, turned into the basis for a universal anti-venom? This is episode 218 - The Science Of Snake Venom.