Dr Karl Podcast

triplej•www.abc.net.au

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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Episodes

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

Jun 25, 2026•37 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!...

Jun 18, 2026•44 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

Jun 11, 2026•41 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

Jun 04, 2026•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 28, 2026•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 21, 2026•40 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 triple j....

May 14, 2026•39 min

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