Seeing stars, sleep talking magpies, random memories
Do magpies talk in their sleep? Can the moon get earthquakes? Is technology stunting our evolution? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 07, 2021•36 min
Dr Karl Podcast
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!
Episodes
Spider thoughts, biting cats, anxious dogs
What do spiders think about when they're sitting in their web awaiting their prey? How can you help your dog if it has separation anxiety? You have a cat that won't stop biting you. Why? And what can you do to stop it? This week we hone in on all your questions about pets and animals. Veterinary specialist and animal behaviour expert Dr Kersti Seksel joins Dr Karl on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 30, 2021•28 min
Fingerprints, wombat poo, earthquakes
Why is wombat poo shaped like a cube? Does breakfast actually kickstart your metabolism? How much does your DNA determine your intelligence? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 23, 2021•39 min
Ivermectin, spicy chilli, post-pandemic life
Is there any proof that Ivermectin combats COVID-19? Will life ever be the way it was before the pandemic? If the whole world was sprayed with disinfectant, would that kill off COVID-19? Host of Coronacast, Tegan Taylor joins Dr Karl to answer your COVID-19 questions on top of your regular science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 16, 2021•38 min
Desires, vaping, cremation
Is vaping less damaging than cigarettes? When you hurt yourself, does 'rubbing it better' actually do anything to help? What's better for the environment? Being cremated or buried? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 09, 2021•40 min
Ear candles, mullets, nose training
What would happen if we woke up one morning and the earth was spinning the other way? Can human beings improve their sense of smell? Do ear candles actually work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 02, 2021•39 min
Forgetting memories, hydrogen fuel, wet trampolines
Can we train our brains to forget things? Why do some people float in water and others sink? Do you jump higher on a wet trampoline? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Aug 26, 2021•40 min
Eating boogers, moon mining, changing flavours
Why do we shudder after we yawn? Why do some humans feel compelled to eat their boogers? Why does hot water clean things better than cold water? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Aug 19, 2021•40 min
Dad bods, taste buds, hydrogen water
Can you catch a yawn from a dog? Is Hydrogen charged water just a fad? Do animals get dad bods once they find a mate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.
Aug 12, 2021•37 min
Vaccines, fingernails, static electricity
How did scientists create COVID-19 vaccines so quickly? Why can't we control the beat of our hearts like we can control the breath in our lungs? How do the rings of a tree tell us its age? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith
Aug 05, 2021•36 min
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, 2021•37 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, 2021•38 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, 2021•38 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, 2021•42 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, 2021•39 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, 2021•35 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, 2021•38 min
Intergenerational trauma, adult circumcision and walking on cold floor
Why does hair retain the smell of smoke? How does intermittent fasting work? Why do we speed up when overtaking? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Jun 10, 2021•35 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, 2021•39 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, 2021•35 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, 2021•39 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, 2021•35 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, 2021•37 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, 2021•42 min
Earworms, Christmas Lights and Itches
Are dogs mouths cleaner than ours? What are we looking at when we look at a planet? And what is actually going on at 'Magnetic Hill'? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Abby Butler.
Apr 22, 2021•38 min
The fourth dimension, rogue hairs, wild vegetables
What is a stitch? Why do we grow random long hairs? Can we eat boogers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Abby Butler.
Apr 15, 2021•39 min
Doppelgängers, daylight savings, eye colour
How long could we live without the sun? Why do my veins swell in the heat? When will Mars settlers be called Martians? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Apr 08, 2021•39 min
Nose yoga, ice cubes, time travel
Why don't plastic containers dry properly? Do ball sacks have tastebuds? Why did my glass door explode? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Apr 01, 2021•39 min
Flood water, shopping trollies, cat purring
Will Australia be underwater in the future? Could you cook a chicken with body heat? Why are electric kettles so loud? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Mar 25, 2021•39 min
Ducks, body clocks, dinosaurs
How does the brain deal with anxiety? Do ducks like the rain? Could you scream in space? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Mar 18, 2021•39 min
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