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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

207. The Science Of Long Covid

7 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

206. The Science of Microplastics

14 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

205. The Science of The Origin To Life On Earth

21 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

202. The Science Of Trust In Scientists

a month ago - 17 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

42. The Science of Ig Nobel prizes

The Ig Nobel awards are the silliest prizes in science, with experiments on everything from the power of beards to protect a face, to the best ways to kill a cockroach on a submarine. This week Luke looks at this year's winners and asks what the science behind the silliness might one day teach us about our world. 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'.