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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

214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease

15 hours ago - 17 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease

7 days ago - 18 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

212. The Science Of Vaping

15 days ago - 12 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

211. The Science Of The European Research Council

22 days ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

210. The Science Of Genetic Testing

a month ago - 14 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

209. The Sciences Of Organs

a month ago - 15 mins

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

The Science of Rollercoasters

If Ronan Keating is to believed Life indeed is a rollercoaster but what is the science behind their exhilarating/terrifying appeal? In this week's episode Luke answers a listener's request and plunges head first into the hows and whys of rollercoasters, the use of magnets and repulsion and why we keep going back to terrify ourselves silly. So strap yourself in, it's going to be a topsy turvy ride!