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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

159. The Science of Tech Neck

8 days ago - 10 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

158. The Science of Smoking and Immunity

15 days ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

157. The Science of Long Covid

22 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

156. The Science of Neuralink

a month 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

92. The Science of Ghosts

Do you believe in ghosts? Are stories of apparitions and hauntings verifiable truths, or fanciful falsehoods? This week Luke explores the science behind ghosts, hauntings and all things spooky, looking at some examples from the modern day and famous incidents in the past to try to help us understand a little more - and to explain why horror can be good for your health.