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Dr Karl Podcast

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Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!

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  • Thursday · 40 min

    The full moon, earworms & tickling 

    Why does cola taste different when it's in a can? How come we shouldn't reheat meat more than once? And why do we sneeze when we get into hot cars? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • September 17 · 42 min

    Honeybees, climate change and pollination

    Why is the sun so good at removing tomato stains? Why do plants change colour in response to cold weather? And are we getting closer to what was portrayed in the movie Avatar?  Dr Rose Kerr and Dr Clancy Lester answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

  • September 10 · 41 min

    Radio stars, spiral galaxies and threadworms

    When will Australia have a total solar eclipse? What determines the life cycle of a star? And why does our body go into 'survival mode'?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • September 3 · 40 min

    The third eye, scented candles and norovirus 

    Why do our ears produce wax? What is the storage capacity of the human brain? And will we ever run out of music combinations?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • August 27 · 40 min

    Black tea, pins & needles and toilet doors 

    Does sneezing cure nausea? Why do brown paper bags ripen produce? And how does aromatherapy work?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • August 20 · 40 min

    Calcium v. iron, E=mc² and The Pill 

    Is nicotine a laxative? Are mental health conditions hereditary? And can you retrain gut bacteria? Dr Kate Thomas, Dr Caitlin Thurn and Dr Karl answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • August 13 · 42 min

    Axolotls, hydration and escalators 

    What does space smell like? Why does a beer taste different with breakfast? And why is the 'feels like' temperature different to the actual temperature? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • August 6 · 39 min

    Endometriosis, oversleeping and 'irritable male syndrome'

    Does sex get rid of a headache? If you're on hormonal contraception, do you still release an egg each month? And when you eat corn, why does it come out the other end in one piece?  Dr Naomi Koh Belic and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • July 30 · 40 min

    Alzheimer's, furry friends and spider webs

    Why do our dogs love us so much? Can the temperature change our sense of smell? And could the evolution of dinosaurs happen again? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • July 23 · 39 min

    Cold sores, facial hair and double rainbows

    Why do you get a full body shiver after using the toilet? Why is the sky a different colour in WA? And why are celestial orbits on the same horizontal plane? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • July 16 · 41 min

    Dirt bikes, flat earthers and illegal drugs

    How do one way mirrors work? Why do you need to sneeze when you look at the sun? And why does driving feel faster at night? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • July 9 · 41 min

    Thylacines, blocked noses and bird flu 

    How different would the environment be if the thylacine wasn't wiped out? Are animal sightings symbolic? And why do bower birds collect blue items? Dr Karl and Deadly Science's Corey Tutt answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Follow Deadly Science here:  https://www.instagram.com/deadlyscienceorg/?hl=en

  • July 2 · 41 min

    Pokémon, off-grid festivals and cannabinoids 

    Why is red light more environmentally friendly? Which science fiction is the most realistic about our present and future? And what triggers thirst versus hunger? Dr Karl and Sci_Burst’s Ella and Isabel answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Listen to Sci_Burst here or wherever you get your podcasts!

  • June 25 · 37 min

    The meaning of life, shark attacks and the Large Hadron Collider

    What is the best kind of shade? Why are some rocks older than others? And is winter the dustiest season? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • June 18 · 44 min

    Gamer brain, VR immersion and gacha gambling

    Can we be profiled by the video games we play? Why does time fly when you're having fun? And what can gaming teach us about real-world science? Dr Karl and Professor Marcus Carter answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl  Find out more about Marcus' work with Sydney Games and Play Lab here!

  • June 11 · 41 min

    Shower farts, regenerative bodies and bass face

    Should you depart from your favourite dish? How soon can we become superhumans? And where is the universe going? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • June 4 · 40 min

    Dog breath, ugly cry face and sleeping pelicans

    What is the best method for dunking biscuits in a hot cuppa? Does water weigh the same inside our bodies as out? And is telling a burp from a fart just a gut feeling?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • May 28 · 40 min

    Magic mushrooms, hiccup rhythms and meteorites

    What will humans evolve next? How do our phones make 3D scans? And why do random objects appear in the ground?   Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • May 21 · 40 min

    Peptide tans, brain charge and seeing in the dark

    Are we being stalked by fish? Can pine cones predict the weather? And how do planes actually take off? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl 

  • May 14 · 39 min

    The history of burials, mushroom spore suits and hydro cremation

    Why are we obsessed with true crime? Do we need to be afraid of death? And does our water come from dead people? Dr Karl and Dr Hannah Gould answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl  And stay up to date with Dr Hannah via her socials! If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Producer: Josh Brennan Science with Dr Karl is an ABC podcast, produced by tri

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