Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

249 episodes

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.
The Science of Cancer Cures
02/07/2026 | 12 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill talks about a recent cancer conference in Chicago, where they announced some remarkable new results...
The Science of Wearables
25/06/2026 | 13 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of wearables, from smart watches to smart rings.
Are they useful to people overall?
The Science of Navigation
18/06/2026 | 13 mins.
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of how animals navigate and find their way home. In particular, pigeons, and how the immune system helps them to navigate.

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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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