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Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnickishirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com
Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/

Episodes

Are Ice Baths Worth the Hype? With Dr Hunter Bennett (429)

Are ice baths really the recovery miracle they're made out to be? We plunge into the science with Dr. Hunter Bennett, lecturer at the University of South Australia, exploring the pros and cons of ice baths, when they’re helpful, and when they might actually hinder your gains. We also unpack health misinformation online and Dr Hunter shares five evidence-based tips for anyone curious about cold plunges. Connect with Dr Hunter Bennett on Linkedin Dr Bennett's article on Ice Baths in The Conversati...

May 24, 202532 min

Health Misinformation on Social Media & Overdiagnosis with Dr Brooke Nickel (428)

Dr. Brooke Nickel dives into the murky world of health misinformation on social media, exposing how overdiagnosis and unverified health claims are thriving in a mostly unregulated space. We explore the influence of online personalities, the power of personal anecdotes, and the urgent need for evidence-based guidance in digital health conversations. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brooke Nickel on LinkedIn...

May 19, 202525 min

Health Misinformation on Social Media & Overdiagnosis with Dr Brooke Nickel (428)

Dr. Brooke Nickel dives into the murky world of health misinformation on social media, exposing how overdiagnosis and unverified health claims are thriving in a mostly unregulated space. We explore the influence of online personalities, the power of personal anecdotes, and the urgent need for evidence-based guidance in digital health conversations. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brooke Nickel on LinkedIn...

May 17, 202525 min

The Dark Side of the U.S Meat Packing Industry with Alice Driver (427)

Award-winning author and investigative journalist Alice Driver joins me to discuss her powerful new book, Life and Death of the American Worker . Her investigation exposes the deeply unethical practices within the meatpacking industry in the United States. For Alice, this story is personal. She grew up in Arkansas, one of the country’s poorest states and home to Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking plant in America. We delve into the harsh realities faced by the industry’s workforce, many of who...

May 10, 202527 min

Space Lasers on the Toliman Mission with Prof. Peter Tuthill and Prof. Boris Kuhlmey (426)

In this episode, Prof. Boris Kuhlmey and Prof. Peter Tuthill join me to discuss the Toliman Mission , a space telescope project focused on detecting Earth-like exoplanets around Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system, using precise astrometric measurements. We discuss logistics, the costs involved and the success rate of such an astronomical project. Developed by a collaboration including the University of Sydney, NASA’s JPL, and Breakthrough Initiatives, it aims to launch by 2026. University o...

May 03, 202528 minSeason 8Ep. 18

Fluoride in Drinking Water with Dr Michael Foley (425)

Almost all of the regional and remote communities in Queensland do not have fluoridated drinking water, so why is this a problem? Dentist Dr Michael Foley debunks the infamous NTP report which suggested that fluoridated drinking water lowered IQ and breaks down how fluoride actually works and why it's so important for our dental health.

Apr 26, 202533 minSeason 8Ep. 17

RPT Growing Ear Drums with Professor Marcus Atlas

Dr Karl uncovers a lifelong Australian quest to restore comfort and hearing with custom made eardrum transplants. Called Cleardrums, Professor Marcus Atlas is close to passing regulatory hurdles for human trials. Ep407 [Repeat] drkarl.com

Apr 20, 202524 minSeason 8Ep. 16

RPT Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller

Dr Karl (former father of the year) talks with Dr Nick Fuller (recent dad) about teaching children how to eat. The good habits learned early lead to healthy lives. Ep396 [Repeat] Healthy Parents Healthy Kids by Nick Fuller DrKarl

Apr 13, 202527 minSeason 8Ep. 15

RPT Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks

Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution. Ep379 [Repeat] Dr Karl Dr Sirks

Apr 06, 202525 minSeason 8Ep. 14

Seaforesting Carbon with Sam Elsom (424)

Atmospheric Carbon is burning us up. CO ₂ is the big culprit but what about methane? Industry calls it "natural gas" but sheep and cattle belch millions of tons. Australian scientists have a very cool answer with seaweed. drkarl.com seaforest.com.au...

Mar 30, 202517 minSeason 8Ep. 13

Food Noise with Professor Clare Collins (423)

Weight loss medicines are never easy. What happens when your brain says you're full? Dr Karl and Professor Clare Collins explore the promises and pitfalls plus the ones that occasionally kill. drkarl.com

Mar 23, 202529 minSeason 8Ep. 12

Keeping Cool ep2 with Professor Jay (422)

Our warming world means more humidity. You can't see it but you can feel it. Professor Ollie Jay introduces Dr Karl to wet bulb thermometers, how sweating works and why humidity gets you down. DrKarl.com Prof Ollie Jay...

Mar 16, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 11

Keeping Cool ep1 with Prof Jay (421)

Summer heat waves are increasing - so AC or fan, what is best? The answer becomes unclear when air temperatures are in the high 30s. Professor Jay takes Dr Karl inside your sweat glands to discover the physics of keeping cool. DrKarl.com Prof Ollie Jay...

Mar 09, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 10

The Crack with Marcus Chown (408)

Author and astrophysicist Marcus Chown is a great explainer. A British stargazer, he studied under Richard Feynman in California. Dr Karl puts him to the test talking about Marcus' latest book on black holes "A Crack in Everything". DrKarl.com @marcuschown

Mar 05, 202524 minSeason 7Ep. 45

G-Planes and Hoops with Dr Bloom (420)

Physics on both galactic and personal scales are explored and answered with Dr Jessica Bloom and Dr Karl. drkarl.com .

Mar 05, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 9

Meet the Novas with Dr Sara Webb (419)

We are so lucky to be alive. Dr Sara Webb's 'The Little book of Cosmic Catastrophes' looks at dangerous galactic neighbours. So what are the chances of finding Earth 2.0 ? drkarl.com dr sara webb

Feb 23, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 8

Circular economies with Belinda Chellingworth (418)

Dr Karl consults with circular economy expert, experienced waste manager, change maker and garbologist Belinda Chellingworth. Waste is expensive so well-designed product cycles makes it better for us all. drkarl.com BC Consulting

Feb 16, 202526 minSeason 8Ep. 7

Sexy Talk with Dr Ann Jones (417)

A shameless piece of cross promotion for ABC podcast 'What the Duck' with Dr Ann Jones about plant and animal reproduction. Contains names of body parts, fluids, graphic descriptions and one swear word. drkarl.com What the duck podcasts...

Feb 09, 202529 minSeason 8Ep. 6

Slick Oil with Royce Kurmelovs (416)

Global Warming is caused by burning fossil fuels. "Slick: Australia's Toxic Relationship With Big Oil " is journalist Royce Kurmelovs' account of our role. Dr Karl and Royce and explore how the science was silenced Down Under. drkarl.com

Feb 02, 202524 minSeason 8Ep. 5

News from Mars with Dr Brown (415)

Dr Karl talks with the Australian working on the surface of Mars, Dr Adrian Brown from NASA. Hear how AI saved "Percy" the Rover, what those leopard-spotted rocks could mean and Dust devil strategies. drkarl.com Dr Adrian J Brown

Jan 26, 202522 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Winning the Science debate with Dr Bertley (414)

Dr Frederic Bertley is a leading educator, President and CEO of the Center for Science and Industry ( COSI ), one of America’s top-ranked science museums. Dr Karl explores tactics in the war on Pseudo and Anti-science. drkarl.com Cosi.org...

Jan 19, 202526 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Hypnotherapy with Dr Spiegel (413)

Feelings live in our brain. Some are painful like anxiety and addiction and can ruin lives. So why aren't hypnotherapy treatments more widely used? Dr Karl asks Stanford University psychiatrist and leading researcher on hypnosis Dr David Spiegel with 50 year's experience. drkarl.com Dr Spiegel...

Jan 12, 202527 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Settlement Science with Professor Roland Fletcher (412)

What will our human space colonies look like? Dr Karl checks with research spanning more than 10,000 years. Meet University of Sydney's Professor Roland Fletcher. drkarl.com Prof Fletcher

Jan 05, 202530 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Triangulation with Matt Parker (411)

Stand-up comedian, ex-maths teacher and author Matt Parker chats about his bestselling book on three-sided figures called Love Triangle. Dr Karl explores what fascinates us about trigonometry. drkarl.com matt parker

Dec 29, 202426 minSeason 7Ep. 48

Responsible AI with Natasha Blycha (410)

When Artificial Intelligence is everywhere what should be the rules? Dr Karl and Natasha Blycha test Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics and find they need updating. drkarl.com

Dec 22, 202432 minSeason 7Ep. 47

More Cracks with Marcus Chown (409)

Author and astrophysicist Marcus Chown tells of the forgotten Australian female astronomer who helped discover the first black hole. Dr Karl digs deeper into Marcus' latest book on black holes "A Crack in Everything". DrKarl.com @marcuschown

Dec 15, 202421 minSeason 7Ep. 46

Growing Ear Drums with Professor Marcus Atlas (407)

In this repeat episode, Dr Karl uncovers a lifelong Australian quest to restore comfort and hearing with custom made eardrum transplants. Called Cleardrums, Professor Marcus Atlas is close to passing regulatory hurdles for human trials. drkarl.com

Dec 01, 202424 minSeason 7Ep. 44

Feral Bugs in a cooked Australia (406)

Prof Puckett from the US explains how America lost its fire ant war and Jess Ward-Jones on the struggle to learn what is killing our Alpine Eucalypts (Snow Gums). drkarl.com

Nov 24, 202426 minSeason 7Ep. 43

Beating Cancer with Professor Richard Scolyer (405)

Professor Richard Scolyer is the 2024 joint Australian of the Year. Dr Karl probes skin cancer therapies and immunotherapies with a researcher who has put his life on the line. drkarl.com https://twitter.com/ ProfRScolyerMIA https://www.facebook.com/ ProfRScolyer https://www.instagram.com/ profrscolyer/?hl=en...

Nov 17, 202431 minSeason 7Ep. 42

Dr Matt Agnew's guide to AI (404)

Phones made today are super smart. Fast and versatile they can be so powerful to be spooky. Dr Matt joins Dr Karl to peel back the AI layers for a set of rules for the future.

Nov 10, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 41
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