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

The Irish Pope & Catalpa

00:48:06

The Irish Pope & Catalpa

Talking History With Patrick Geoghegan

00:48:06

The History of Linking Compute...

00:49:58

The History of Linking Computers with Human Brains

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:49:58

Mark Moriarty on his new resta...

00:11:27

Mark Moriarty on his new restaurant, a new book, and a new baby

The Pat Kenny Show

00:11:27

Inside the Coombe: 200 Years o...

00:07:26

Inside the Coombe: 200 Years of Maternity Care

The Pat Kenny Show

00:07:26