Why do some medications reduce your sex drive? Why do dogs bite their own tail? And if you were preparing for the end of the world, what is the one medication you would take with you? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Apr 04, 2024•36 min
What is it about beans that make us fart? Why do we lose muscle so quickly? How does a drink's temperature impact its fizz? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Mar 28, 2024•40 min
Why do old people have such a distinctive smell? What would happen if gravity suddenly doubled? And why do my limbs always swell during a flight? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Mar 21, 2024•37 min
Is it possible to speed up or slow down the speed of sound? Will stars eventually become invisible to the naked eye? And what would happen if you took your space suit off in space? Dr Karl and special guest, Dr Laura Driessen, answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Mar 14, 2024•40 min
What does space smell like? Is the youngest sibling technically more elite? And do bushfires burn at a lesser intensity when at higher altitudes? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Mar 07, 2024•37 min
Why does the sun feel hotter on certain days? What would happen if an astronaut sneezed inside his helmet while in space? And does drinking lots of water make you sweat more? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Feb 29, 2024•39 min
How important are orgasms to our mental health? What would happen if the world stopped spinning? And would expired milk be safe to drink if you boiled it? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Ash McGregor.
Feb 22, 2024•33 min
Does working out increase your sex drive? Should we be worried about seagulls eating too many chips? And how has a stingray who's had no contact with males for eight years become pregnant? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Feb 15, 2024•32 min
Can drinking apple cider vinegar improve gut health? Is it okay to put chicken in the fridge while it’s still hot? And how does the carnivore diet affect the body? Dr Karl and special guest, Professor Clare Collins, answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Feb 08, 2024•38 min
Are we connected to all our muscles? Why do I get sleepy when I have passengers in my car? Does drinking alcohol through a straw get you drunk faster?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Feb 01, 2024•39 min
How does a shark smell blood in water? Does jet lag feel worse when travelling east to west? Should we be worried about the bacteria between our toes? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Jan 25, 2024•37 min
Could you sunbathe on the moon? Does the atmosphere alter our vision? Does the earths magnetic field impact gravity? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Jan 18, 2024•40 min
Does sex impact sporting performance? What is antibiotic resistance? Should we give plastic trees the axe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Jan 11, 2024•38 min
How do we remove earwax safely? Why is it cold at the peak of a mountain if hot air rises? Why don't scars tan? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Dec 14, 2023•38 min
Can thunder hurt you? Why is my skin sticky? Why do I have the exact same dream every night? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Dec 07, 2023•38 min
Why do certain tracks make us cry? How can a song take you back to a specific moment in time? What influences your music taste? Dr Karl & Dr Solange Glasser, Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Nov 30, 2023•42 min
If I hold my nose when i sneeze, will my eyes pop out? Why can't we grow arms and legs back? Why do we cry? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith & Dr Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong.
Nov 23, 2023•43 min
Where are all the Christmas beetles? Why do some mammals sweat and others don't? If the cells in our body get replaced every 7 years - why do our tattoos stay? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Nov 16, 2023•40 min
Why do weeds grow faster than other plants? What happens when our body cramps? How do Bears hibernate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Nov 09, 2023•40 min
Do flies like humans more than poop? How is dark energy created? Will masks change the evolution of our face? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Nov 02, 2023•42 min
Could we adapt to the climate on Mars? What is system inertia? How scientifically accurate is the 2015 film 'The Martian'? Our special guest this week is Dr Adrian Brown from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He and Dr Karl answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 26, 2023•37 min
Why do insects bite me and not my partner? What impact do wind farms have on marine life? How do underwater noises effect dolphins? Our special guest this week is Dr David Wachenfeld from the Australian Institute of Marine Science. He and Dr Karl answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 19, 2023•39 min
Why do we itch at random times? Will mining on the moon affect Earth? How do tracking dogs pick up people's scent? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.
Oct 12, 2023•43 min
What causes colours in sunsets? Why can some people spin their eyes really fast? How much pollution is being emitted when a car sits at traffic lights? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Pip Rasmussen.
Oct 05, 2023•43 min
Dr Lucy and Dr Karl are joined by special guest astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis to answer all your science questions inspired by movies! What's the most accurate time travel movie? How fast do you need to move to dodge bullets? When will we get hoverboards?
Sep 28, 2023•41 min
Can Metalcore clear your throat? Can you make alcohol out of paper? Why is the ocean salty? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Sep 21, 2023•42 min
What part of our nose do we use to smell? Will climate change effect evolution? Can you re-catch the sickness you gave to someone else? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Sep 14, 2023•39 min
Where are we at with time travel? How come male seahorses give birth? Is it quicker to go up the stairs two steps at a time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Sep 07, 2023•39 min
Can you burn more calories if you sing while exercising? What happens when your ears pop? How beneficial is pre-workout? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Aug 30, 2023•38 min
Will another species evolve from humans? Is Jupiter a solid or a gas? If chickens eat redback spiders, do their eggs become poisonous? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest science writer Zoe Kean and guest host Ash McGregor!
Aug 24, 2023•40 min