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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

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Check latest episodes from Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill podcast

The Science of Fertility

2026/11/12

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

The Science of Spooky Stories

2026/11/05

This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of spooky stories, a new species of bat, and why yew trees are planted in graveyards...

The Science of the Brain

2026/10/29

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

The Science of Plagues

2026/10/22

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

The Science of Ultra-Processed Foods

2026/10/15

This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of ultra processed food

The Science of HYROX

2026/10/08

This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of the exercise craze known as HYROX.

The Science of Breast Feeding

2026/10/01

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

The Science of Celiac Disease

2026/09/24

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

2026/09/17

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

The Science of Stings

2026/09/10

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

2026/09/03

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

2026/08/27

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

The Science of Sperm

2026/08/20

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

2026/08/13

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

The Science of Alzheimer’s

2026/08/06

This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the science of Alzheimer's disease. The World Health Organisation has issued guidelines on what you can do to decrease your risk...