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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

158. The Science of Smoking and Immunity

5 days ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

157. The Science of Long Covid

12 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

156. The Science of Neuralink

19 days ago - 16 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

155. The Science of Viagra

a month ago - 18 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

154. The Science of Morning People

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

153. The Science of Showers

a month ago - 11 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

30. The Science of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's is one of the cruelest diseases we can face, robbing someone of their most cherished memories. Long ago thought of as an random affliction in older age, we are now beginning to understand the causes and ways to fight it. This week Luke explores the science of Alzheimer's and also a new drug that could change the way we think about the diseases, but a drug that has not escaped controversy. 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'.