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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

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About the show

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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Latest episodes

  • The Science of Breast Feeding

    October 1, 2026 · 13 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of Breast Feeding.

  • The Science of Celiac Disease

    September 24, 2026 · 12 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of Celiac disease. This is a listener request in from Monica Nolan.

  • The Science of ADHD

    September 17, 2026 · 13 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of ADHD.

  • The Science of Stings

    September 10, 2026 · 14 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at  the science of  Stings. These include wasp, bee and nettle stings - a listener request that came in from Linda Crawford!

  • The Science of Vitamins

    September 3, 2026 · 14 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of vitamins. Should everyone be taking them, or are some unnecessary?

  • The Science of Morning Sickness

    August 27, 2026 · 15 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of morning sickness.

  • The Science of Sperm

    August 20, 2026 · 12 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill on the science of sperm. Are sperm counts falling?

  • The Science of Cell Death

    August 13, 2026 · 15 min

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the science of cell death…