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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

Salt water, smells, money

It's the most triggering question for your local finance bro - why can't we just print more money? How does our brain know when to kick in and smell things? And why doesn't salt water freeze? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Mar 17, 202238 min

Infinite mushrooms, eating spiders, onion tears

Are some mushrooms infinite? Why does chopping onions make us cry? What would happen if you ate a venomous spider? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Mar 10, 202241 min

Ear wiggles, tides, cracking joints

Is there a difference between a raised heart rate from an energy drink compared to excercise? If we didn't have high tides or low tides, what effect would that have on Earth? Why can some people wiggle their ears without touching them? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Mar 03, 202236 min

Skim milk vs full cream, diet fads, gluten

Skim milk vs full cream? Is a Keto diet sustainable for your body? Can being pregnant eliminate a gluten intolerance? Dr Karl & Lucy Smith are joined by Professor of nutrition and dietetics, Clare Collins to answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

Feb 24, 202237 min

Bruise colour, DNA tests and Lightning

How does glue work? Does the ocean evaporate? Is there an everlasting supply of lava? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Feb 17, 202238 min

Ice cubes, showers, urine

Why do ice cubes taste different to water? Do men have worse smelling urine than women? Is showering too often bad for your skin? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

Feb 03, 202235 min

Freezing bread, lightyears, energy drinks

When is the best time to freeze bread? How do we measure lightyears? Are sugar-free energy drinks worse for you than their sugary counterparts? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Jan 20, 202238 min

Squirrel survival, testosterone, lightning trees

Why does the gym make me gassy? Do bugs have blood types? Does sound travel further at the beach? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Jan 13, 202239 min

Global warming, Double yolked eggs and Maggots

Is it possible to be too healthy? What happens if we're busting to wee and hold it? Do men get sleepier than women after sex? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Dec 09, 202139 min

Sunset, sweet cravings, ice cubes

How do they predict sunrise and sunset so accurately? Why do people often crave sweet things after dinner? Does hot water actually freeze quicker than cold? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Dec 02, 202138 min

Big noses, hot showers, sleep debt

Do people with bigger noses have a better sense of smell? Why do we like hot showers so much? Do you need to pay back a sleep debt if you stay up late and wake up early? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nov 25, 202140 min

Food cravings, giraffe tongues, white holes

Why do we crave certain foods even if it's been years since we last ate them? Why do giraffe's have blue tongues? We know black holes exist, but do are there also white holes? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nov 18, 202137 min

Rainbows, breath mints, handwriting

Why do rainbows form in perfect arcs across the sky? Why does drinking water after eating a mint make the water feel so much colder in your mouth? Is handwriting hereditary? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nov 11, 202137 min

Happy tears, immortal trees, reflections

Why do we sometimes cry when we're happy? Can trees live forever? How do reflections actually work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nov 04, 202138 min

Egg heads, Vitamin D and time as we know it

How are seedless fruits grown? Why are peanuts the most common allergen? Can painkillers target specific parts of the body? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 28, 202137 min

Extra limbs, bald daddies and undies in the wash

How can you keep coffee hotter for longer? What's the purpose of fingernails? Can birds get struck by lighting? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 21, 202138 min

Probiotics, stinky farts and red, red wine

Is it better for the environment to burp or fart? Why am I hungrier when I eat more regularly? Can you overcome a food gag reflex? Dr Karl & Professor Clare Collins answer your questions on nutrition, dietetics and science on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 14, 202138 min

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, 202128 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, 202139 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, 202138 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, 202140 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, 202139 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, 202140 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, 202140 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, 202137 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, 202136 min
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