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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'

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161. The Science of Daylight Savings

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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

160. The Science of Self Driving Cars

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159. The Science of Tech Neck

a month ago - 10 mins

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158. The Science of Smoking and Immunity

a month ago - 14 mins

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157. The Science of Long Covid

a month ago - 13 mins

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156. The Science of Neuralink

2 months ago - 16 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

29. The Science of Human Limits

The human body is an incredible machine, capable of spectacular speed, strength and feats of endurance. But how far can it go? How far can we push our bodies before they give in? And how powerful can the mind be when it comes to pushing the body beyond its limits? This week Luke explores the science of human limitations, and asks where the line really is. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science on Apple Podcasts ,Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.