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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

162. The Science of Longevity

a day ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

161. The Science of Daylight Savings

8 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

160. The Science of Self Driving Cars

15 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

159. The Science of Tech Neck

a month ago - 10 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

158. The Science of Smoking and Immunity

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

157. The Science of Long Covid

a month ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

6. The Science of Mimicry

All around us we see the influence of the natural world, if we're not always aware of it. From shopping centres to bullet trains and even Olympic medal winning sportswear, science has long been taking inspiration from nature. This week Luke explains how when humanity finds itself stuck for answers to tricky problems, the solution can often lie among the animals and plants around us. 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'.