Show Me the Science with Luke O’Neill
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- 266
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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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Episodes 266
The Science of Fertility
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of fertility.
The Science of Spooky Stories
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
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of how the brain works.
The Science of Plagues
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O’Neill looks at the science of plagues.
The Science of Ultra-Processed Foods
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of ultra processed food
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.
The Science of Breast Feeding
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of Breast Feeding.
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.
The Science of ADHD
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of ADHD.
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!
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?
The Science of Morning Sickness
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at the science of morning sickness.
The Science of Sperm
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
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the science of cell death…
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...
The Science of Hantavirus
This week on Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the Hantavirus.
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 …
Show notes
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 …
Show notes
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?
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 …
Show notes
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.
The Science of Gut Health
This week on Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O'Neill takes a look at the science of the gut microbiome, how the health of your gut is important for your health overall and new findings on bacteria and cancers.
The Science of Saunas
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
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
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
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 …
Show notes
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...
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