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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

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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.

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  • #288
    Thursday · 13 min

    The Science of HYROX

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

  • #287
    October 1 · 12 min

    The Science of Breast Feeding

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

  • #286
    September 24 · 12 min

    The Science of Celiac Disease

    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.

  • #285
    September 17 · 12 min

    The Science of ADHD

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

  • #284
    September 10 · 14 min

    The Science of Stings

    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!

  • #283
    September 3 · 14 min

    The Science of Vitamins

    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?

  • #281
    August 20 · 12 min

    The Science of Sperm

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

  • #280
    August 13 · 14 min

    The Science of Cell Death

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

  • #279
    August 6 · 12 min

    The Science of Alzheimer’s

    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...

  • #278
    July 30 · 15 min

    The Science of Hantavirus

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the Hantavirus.

  • #277
    July 23 · 15 min

    The Science of Forests

    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!

  • #276
    July 16 · 13 min

    The Science of Football Fans

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of being a football fan.

  • #275
    July 9 · 13 min

    The Science of Saliva

    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.

  • #274
    July 2 · 12 min

    The Science of Cancer Cures

    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...

  • #273
    June 25 · 13 min

    The Science of Wearables

    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?

  • #272
    June 18 · 13 min

    The Science of Navigation

    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.

  • #271
    June 11 · 14 min

    The Science of Ozempic

    This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of Ozempic, Mounjaro, GLP 1 and more broadly, the science of Peptides.

  • #270
    June 4 · 15 min

    The Science of Ebola

    This week on Show Me the Science, Luke O'Neill takes a look at the Ebola virus and the current outbreak happening in Africa. The current outbreak is being caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The last outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus was in 2012. What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? And is there a risk of the virus coming to Europe?

  • #269
    May 28 · 14 min

    The Science of Exercise

    The VHI Women's Mini Marathon is on this week, and on this episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of Exercise. Why is exercise good for us? What are the current guidelines? Is housework as good as a run for your heart? The impact on the brain after exercising. And how exercise can benefit your mental health.

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