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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