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Dr Karl Podcast

triplejwww.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

Bionic humans, floaters, eye transplants

Why do bones stop growing? Why does having to pee take over all your thoughts? What would happen if you microwaved a human being? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with guest host Tyrone Pynor.

Jul 29, 202137 min

Black holes, blue tongues and gagging

How realistic are alternate realities? Why does sleeping with a quilt on make us have bad dreams? Could we survive on a desert island with only corn to eat? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jul 22, 202138 min

Diamonds, inbred animals, climate change

Why hasn't any other being evolved to have human-level intelligence and consciousness? Why do your teeth move during pregnancy? Is climate change effecting the temperature of the core of earth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jul 15, 202138 min

Brain freeze, ocean fire, fingers

Do birds recognise humans? What is brain freeze? How do we find dinosaur bones? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jul 08, 202142 min

Science of movies special!

Dr Karl takes on your movie science questions on triple j mornings, with host Lucy Smith and science communicator Petr Lebedev. Spoiler alert for the following films; Tenet, Interstellar, Inception, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Donnie Darko, The Wolverine, & the concept of zombies.

Jul 01, 202139 min

Space junk, pain, jump scares

Do flavours "get to know each other" when cooking? Why do tattoos survive cell regeneration? What's the science behind grief? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Joe Khan.

Jun 24, 202135 min

Dog dreams, break-ups, manifestation

When do babies get nightmares? What would the world be like without The Industrial Revolution? Why is the last sip of coffee always cold? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Joe Khan.

Jun 17, 202138 min

Indigenous astronomy, monstrous burps, animal milk

Do chickens have feelings? Can you make custard from platypus milk? Where did Indigenous people get their calcium before cows? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Corey Tutt from Deadly Science, Karlie Noon from Sydney Observatory and host Lucy Smith.

Jun 03, 202139 min

Solar flares, sailors delight, planes in rain

Are "dog years" a scientific fact? Is it more efficient to walk up stairs two at a time? Why do my hands tingle after using my sander? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 27, 202135 min

Megalodons, cat allergies, hazel eyes

Why do hazel eyes change colour? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Why am I allergic to certain cats? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 20, 202139 min

Spanish Flu, earworms, motion sickness

What makes hair go curly? How can you stop wrinkles? Do shorter people use more energy then tall people? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 13, 202135 min

Headaches, bungee cords, beards

Why does coffee effect people differently? Can you train your pain thresholds? Why do my legs twitch when I sleep? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 06, 202137 min

Cheese dreams, fasting, strong bones

Is any multi-vitamin juice good for you? Does drinking milk gives you acne? Does eating cheese give some people nightmares? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Clare Collins, Laureate Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, and host Tyrone Pynor.

Apr 29, 202142 min
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