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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

161. The Science of Daylight Savings

5 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

160. The Science of Self Driving Cars

12 days ago - 13 mins

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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

78. The Science of Dopamine

It's called the "motivation molecule" and it is a central factor why we do what we do every day. This week Luke explores the science of dopamine, explains why certain activities cause it to spike and fall, and how we can better handle it to avoid dramatic swings in our dopamine levels, and coach our bodies to better handle it. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.