Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

Heatwaves are becoming more and more common across the world and with the mercury frequently reaching 37 degrees and abo... Read more

Board games may be a well known source of rows and cause of tantrums, but there are many benefits to them too! Especiall... Read more

If you're using headphones to listen to this episode, you might have noticed some earwax built up on the earbuds. It can... Read more

As climate change impacts their natural habitat and the range of mosquitoes grows, so too has the chance of them spreadi... Read more

Rabies, Flu, HIV and Covid-19 are all some of the worlds most deadly viruses, but which is the worst? And how do you mea... Read more

Blood clotting is an essential part of our body's response to injury. Not only does it prevent blood loss, it also helps... Read more

While we may not hear as much about Covid-19 today as we did a year or two ago, it continues to be an important topic fo... Read more

Is a cure for cancer becoming more likely? New research has found improved treatments for lung, breast and ovarian cance... Read more

New scientific research has found that taurine, an amino acid often found in energy drinks, could help to slow down agin... Read more

Where do new melodies come from? Why do so many great songwriters report that some of their best songs came to them in a... Read more