Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill
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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 peo...
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The Science of the Hangover
It’s that time of year when the big nights out collide with the biological reality of the morning after… and Professor Luke is here to explain exactly...
The Science of Haemochromatosis
This week, Professor Luke dives into a condition that affects Ireland more than almost anywhere else on Earth: haemochromatosis, the iron-overload dis...
The Science of Cancer and the Immune System
This week, Professor Luke digs into one of the biggest questions in cancer research: how to train the immune system to hunt tumours. Immunotherapy alr...
The Science of the Large Hadron Collider
Ireland has finally joined CERN as an associate member, opening the doors of the world’s biggest scientific instrument to Irish researchers for the fi...
The Science of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Why do so many of us feel the gloom set in when the clocks go back and the days get short? In this week’s podcast, Luke O’Neill delves into the biolog...
The Science of Cellulitis
This week, Professor Luke O’Neill turns his microscope to a condition he knows all too well — cellulitis.
It’s one of the most common bacterial...
The Science of Hallowe’en
This week, Show Me The Science gets a little darker — and a little stranger. Professor Luke O’Neill dives into the science of Hallowe’en, tracing its...
The Science of Regulatory T Cells
Ever wondered what keeps your immune system in check when it starts misbehaving? On this week’s podcast, Professor Luke O’Neill explains the world of...
The Science of Performance Enhancing Drugs
An Irish Olympian has decided to take a bold and controversial leap. Swimmer Shane Ryan has retired from conventional competition to join the Enhanced...
The Science of Accents
Taylor Swift has changed her accent over the years – and science can prove it. A quirky new study from the University of Minnesota analysed hours of S...
The Science of Phage
They look like alien spacecrafts under a microscope, but bacteriophages — viruses that infect and kill bacteria — could hold the key to one of the big...
The Science of Extinction
Earth has always been a planet of comebacks. Life has thrived, collapsed, and reinvented itself in astonishing ways. Scientists call the five great wi...
The Science of Breast Milk
Breast milk is often called “nature’s first vaccine” and, in this week's podcast, Luke O’Neill explains why. From the moment a baby is born, its immun...
The Science of Type-1 Diabetes
Professor Luke O’Neill dives into the science behind Type-1 Diabetes for this week's podcast, answering a question from listener Sarah. Luke explains...
Show Me The Science – The Science of Speech-making
Why do some speeches stick in your mind while others fade before the applause ends? In this unusual episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O’N...
The Science of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) - has long baffled doctors and patients alike. It leaves people with crushing...
The Science of Stem Cells
This week, Luke rolls up his sleeves to tackle a listener request from Danny and Caroline. Caroline’s living with osteoarthritis, so stem cells seemed...
The Science of Male Contraception
In this lively episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke O’Neill gets into a topic that has been… well, a very long time coming: male contracepti...
The Science of Listeria
In this episode, suggested by listener Barbara Douglas, Luke dives into a timely and important topic: listeria, the bacteria behind a recent outbreak...
The Science of Crowds
What happens to our brains and bodies when we gather with thousands of strangers at music festivals, concerts, or gigs? This week, as All Together Now...
The Science of Tech Bros
In this week's podcast, Professor Luke O’Neill dives into the fascinating world of tech billionaires and their obsession with extending human life. He...
The Science of Hayfever
As Ireland basks in an unusual spell of hot weather, many are dealing with another less-welcome side effect of summer: hayfever. In this week’s episod...
The Science Of The Shingles Vaccine
In this week’s episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke tackles a topic that has been requested: the shingles vaccine. Recent studies suggest t...
The Science Of The Manopause
In this week's episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke dives into the intriguing topic of "manopause."
Is there really a parallel transi...
The Science Of Coffee
In this caffeinated episode of Show Me The Science, Luke dives into the fascinating world of coffee! From its rich history to its surprising health be...
221. The Science Of Magnesium
In this episode of Show Me The Science, Professor Luke delves into the intriguing relationship between magnesium and sleep, sparked by a listener's re...
220. The Science Of A.I
In this episode, Professor Luke dives into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. From cutting-edge research to practical application...
219. The Science Of Revision
In this week’s episode, Luke O'Neill dives into the fascinating science of revision just in time for the leaving cert exams! Discover essential tips t...
218. The Science Of Snake Venom
Thanks to St Patrick, we’re fine here in Ireland… However, around the world there are 140,000 deaths per year due to snake bites!
New research h...
217. The Science Of Overindulgence
Over drinking, smoking and lack of exercise can cause major damage from an early age.
Luke takes a look at what this does to our body & why we a...
216. The Science Of Urine
We all know what it is, but why is this a fascinating subject to science?
What is the urea cycle?
How do we clear out the toxins?
An...
215. The Science Of Lab Grown Meat
After recent new discoveries, Luke looks at The Science of Lab Grown Meat.
You can now buy lab grown meat in pet food, but will it soon be in th...
214. The Science Of Motor Neurone Disease
A very import request in this week, from Shane Conway.
Shane’s mother has sadly passed away from Motor Neurone Disease.
Such an important...
213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease
This week, it’s a request from Sean, in which he asks Luke to look at the Science Of Coeliac Disease.
Lets dive in and look at how this family o...
212. The Science Of Vaping
It’s getting banned in different parts of the world, so this week Luke looks at the science behind vaping…
What does the science tell us about v...
211. The Science Of The European Research Council
Welcome to Episode 211 of The Science Of The Science.
This week Luke looks at the European Research Council.
What type of funding do they...
210. The Science Of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing company 23andme has gone Bankrupt.
15 million people have used this service to get their DNA analyzed.
If you’re one of th...
209. The Sciences Of Organs
This week, its all about organs aging at different rates in the human body,
Using new mass spectrometry technology, scientists have discovered n...
208. The Science Of Moisturisers
Welcome to episode 208 - The Science Of Moisturisers...
What's inside these creams?
Why do some work, and other don't?
And does a hi...
207. The Science Of Long Covid
Request time - And this week it comes from David.
It’s hard to believe it’s five years on, since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Its b...