Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

240 episodes

The Science of Saunas
14/05/2026 | 13 mins.
This week on Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of saunas.
How does taking a sauna benefit your health and mood, and exactly how much time should you spend in a sauna?
The Science of Sibling Rivalry
07/05/2026 | 10 mins.
This week on Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of sibling rivalry.
Does the order you come in your family influence your wealth and health prospects for life?
The Science of Osteoporosis
30/04/2026 | 14 mins.
This week on Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of the human bone and diseases of the bone, including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
The Science of Psoriasis
23/04/2026 | 15 mins.
This week on Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the skin condition psoriasis.
Psoriasis causes red patches of skin which are dry and flaky. It's prevalent on areas such as your scalp, elbows or knees. But you can get it anywhere on your body, and it's estimated that 5% of the population have some form of it.
Luke has worked on this topic, and also has psoriasis...
The Science of the Artemis Moon Mission
16/04/2026 | 13 mins.
This week, the Artemis Moon Mission, the first moon mission in over 50 years, landed safely back on Earth.
On July 20th, 1969, Luke O’Neill was 5 years of age. He remembers vividly watching Neil Armstrong and Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin Jr landing on the Moon, and that inspired him to become a scientist.
He filled up his copy books, after watching the landing, with rocket ships.
There is a lot to talk about surrounding this mission:
What was the immunology research conducted?

How are astronauts affected by space radiation exposure?

What are the health risks?

Find out on this weeks podcast!

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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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