Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

252 episodes

The Science of Alzheimer’s
06/08/2026 | 12 mins.
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...
The Science of Hantavirus
30/07/2026 | 15 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the Hantavirus.
The Science of Forests
23/07/2026 | 15 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the benefits of ‘forest bathing’ and spending time walking in a forest.
Studies show it can reduce stress and anxiety, and that it stops rumination.
Find out more about all of the benefits on this episode!
The Science of Football Fans
16/07/2026 | 13 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of being a football fan.
The Science of Saliva
09/07/2026 | 13 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill talks about the science of saliva!
This is a listener request from Sarah from Kerry.

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

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