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Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Jonathan responds to your texts and tweets, is joined in studio for all the latest science stories for Newsround and speaks to one of our two guests featured on the show. Listen and subscribe to Futureproof with Johnathan McCrea 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'

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Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

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Can we programme life like software?

8 days ago - 32 mins

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Extra: How do new planets form?

16 days ago - 17 mins

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Vacuuming DNA & Is the ocean darkening?

18 days ago - 30 mins

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'Mr Mummy' on King Tut's tomb and performing a mummification

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Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Extra: Lyme Disease

They’re tiny, silent, and often go unnoticed – but their bite can change your life. Ticks are on the rise in Ireland, and with them, a disease that’s both underreported and often misunderstood: lyme disease. Joining us is Dr Eoin Healy, retired research associate at UCC’s School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.