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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

214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

2 days ago - 17 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease

9 days ago - 18 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

212. The Science Of Vaping

16 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

211. The Science Of The European Research Council

23 days ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

210. The Science Of Genetic Testing

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

209. The Sciences Of Organs

a month ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

47. The Science of Psychedelics

From mysterious mushrooms to synthetic, mind-altering substances, humans have long used psychedelic drugs, leading to bouts of brilliant creativity and also dangerous delusional hallucinations. Science is exploring why they work, what they do to our brains, and why the potential uses could yet be unexplored. This week Luke explores the strange world of psychedelic substances. 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'.