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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

Newstalk 244 Episodes Jun 18, 2026

Professor Luke O'Neill explores a different scientific topic each week, ranging from the serious to the silly. The podcast explains why we laugh, whether you can die of a broken heart, and more. It is a production of Newstalk, Ireland's national independent talk station. New episodes are released every Thursday.

Episodes

The Science of Navigation Jun 18, 2026 00:13:08 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 Pidgeon's and how the immune system helps them to navigate. 
The Science of Ozempic Jun 11, 2026 00:14:23 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 Jun 4, 2026 00:15:48 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 May 28, 2026 00:14:55 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 May 21, 2026 00:16:40 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 May 14, 2026 00:13:00 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 May 7, 2026 00:10:44 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 Apr 30, 2026 00:14:38 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 Apr 23, 2026 00:15:34 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 Apr 16, 2026 00:13:45 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
The Science of Music Apr 9, 2026 00:14:31 We as humans have been listening to music for over forty thousand years, and recent research has shown that music is really beneficial for us.So, on this week's episode, Professor Luke O'Neill looks at four benefits you can get from music!
The Science of Snacks Apr 2, 2026 00:16:21 On this episode of the podcast, and just in time for Easter, Professor Luke O'Neill is looking at the science of snacking.What are the main reasons why we snack? Why do we like a crunchy snack? And what is 'food noise'?

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