Shane Bergin

Physicist at UCD

Dublin, Ireland

About Shane

Shane Bergin is an Irish physicist at University College Dublin. He is known for his work on particle physics and has published papers on topics such as dark matter and dark energy. Bergin is also a popular science writer and has written for various publications. He has a strong online presence, with a large following on Twitter and Instagram. Bergin is also active on YouTube, where he posts videos on his research and other topics.

Associated Podcasts

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

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Recent Appearances

Treatment-resistant depression

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea•Nov 22, 2025•26:54•guest

Unusual Metamorphoses

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea•Nov 2, 2025•28:14•host

Shane Bergin

About Shane

Associated Podcasts

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Connect

Recent Appearances

Treatment-resistant depression

Unusual Metamorphoses

Key Topics

Why do pregnant women get morning sickness?

The Harms of Over-Diagnosis

How Humans Came to Walk Upright

Can brain stimulation cure addiction?

Can we programme life like software?

Should we reintroduce wolves to Ireland?

When Mega-Icebergs Melt

The Atmospheric Phenomenom: STEVE

How The Science of Dogs Changed The Science of Life