Uncategorized

The science behind superstitions

'Tis the season of spookiness and superstitions. Black cats are on the prowl and no one wants to visit the house with 13 on the door. Is there any science behind our fears about breaking mirrors, walking under ladders or unlucky number 13? Scientist,...

Share this article

12.05 28 Oct 2022

The science behind superstitio...

The science behind superstitions

Listen to this episode

Lunchtime Live

Share this article

12.05 28 Oct 2022

'Tis the season of spookiness and superstitions. Black cats are on the prowl and no one wants to visit the house with 13 on the door. Is there any science behind our fears about breaking mirrors, walking under ladders or unlucky number 13?

Scientist, Phil Smyth from Simply Science joined Andrea alongside some listeners to discuss...

Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Termination of Pregnancy's – F...

00:14:41

Termination of Pregnancy's – Follow On

Lunchtime Live

00:14:41

Don't Miss: Maternal Instinct,...

00:11:49

Don't Miss: Maternal Instinct, Everything I Know About Love, Olivia Dean and Kodaline

Lunchtime Live

00:11:49

Should we introduce public dri...

00:19:01

Should we introduce public drinking fines?

Lunchtime Live

00:19:01

The EU’s air passenger rights...

00:12:50

The EU’s air passenger rights reform deal

The Claire Byrne Show

00:12:50