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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

The Science of Male Contraception

5 days ago - 16 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science of Listeria

12 days ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science of Crowds

19 days ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science of Tech Bros

a month ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science of Hayfever

a month ago - 19 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science Of The Shingles Vaccine

a month ago - 13 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

99. The Science of Cats and Dogs

Are you a cat person or a dog person? It's a question that is often asked as if it might reveal something deeper about someone's personality, and tis week Luke picks through the science to show us that our choice of household pet could in fact tell us a lot more about us, and others, than we had ever imagined.