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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

Breakfast of Champions with Dr Nick Fuller (313)

If Antimatter exists, why isn't there anti-food ? Stuff you can eat to lose weight. Dr Fuller has discovered interesting results from 2020 research based on thermogenisis. This is not a diet. It won't take weight off but it could cut weight gain by 250%. drkarl.com interval weight loss...

Oct 30, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 44

5 Numbers with Professor Lewis (311)

Are there more questions than answers ? Dr Karl probes Prof. Lewis on 5 numbers from a Science magazine. How much (or little) do we know? drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

Oct 16, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 42

Aussie Aerospace with Taylah Griffin (310)

Taylah Griffin shares her inspiring career pathway from her early passion for STEM to being the first Indigenous person in Australia to graduate with an Honours degree in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering. She now works for Boeing Defence Australia and is on a fast career trajectory. #shirtloadsofscience #indigenousSTEM

Oct 09, 202221 minSeason 5Ep. 41

Psychedelic therapies with Dr. Bahceci (309)

Psychedelic drugs in the 50s & 60s offered hope for relief from some mental illnesses. Lawful access to these chemicals was shut off in 1971 by US President Nixon. Fifty years later the science is mounting for their therapeutic use. Dr. Bahceci works in this area and explains to Dr Karl the latest research. This podcast discusses mental health and suicide. Some may find this confronting or distressing. If this material raises concerns for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue o...

Oct 02, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 40

New Covid Vaccines with Dr Steain (308)

Could 2023 be the year we stopped the Covid ? Dr Karl meets a Sydney virologist working on this mission. Dr Megan Steain gives a viral history of the past three years and an outline of her project to develop better vaccines. drkarl.com @m_steain

Sep 25, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 39

Starbursts with Dr Adele Goodwin (306)

Their guts are called Nuclear Pasta. You need X-Ray space telescopes to capture their burps. Observations take kiloseconds. What kind of stellar monsters are inhabiting our galaxy? Dr Adele Goodwin gives Dr Karl an insight. drkarl.com

Sep 11, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 37

Our biggest Space Telescope with Professor Lewis (304)

There are more than a new set of lenses on the JWST. It has better eyes, a giant sun shield and a new brain. Professor Lewis helps Dr Karl interpret the astounding images coming from our Lagrange point. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

Aug 28, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 35

Ice Cores with Dr Lenneke Jong (301)

Near the South pole is a buried time machine. It can take us back to our Ice Ages . Dr Jong explains what it is and why science in Antarctica is crucial in understanding Climate Change.

Aug 07, 202220 minSeason 5Ep. 32

Hydrogen with Dr Fiona Simon (300)

So many earthly problems can be addressed- at least theoretically - with Hydrogen. Most involve switching from carbon but many engineering issues arise. We have never done this at scale. Is Hydrogen the answer? Dr Karl discusses a H2 Future with Dr Fiona Simon from the Australia's Hydrogen Council. drkarl.com h2council.com.au...

Jul 31, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 31

Is fasting a fad with Dr Nick Fuller (298)

The good news for intermittent fasters is that cutting calories reduces your weight. The bad news? Shorter eating windows may have no effect on your long-term health. intervalweightloss.com.au...

Jul 17, 202222 minSeason 5Ep. 29

Testing the BMI with Dr Nick Fuller (297)

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a universal health tool. Dr Karl and Dr Nick delve into its past and why it still is an indicator of good health despite many shortcomings. intervalweightloss.com.au...

Jul 10, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 28

Forensic Psychology with Associate Professor Helen Paterson (296)

Forensic science explores physical evidence at a crime scene. So what does forensic psychology add? Can behavioural patterns be left at crime scenes? Associate Professor Paterson explains this new field to Dr Karl. drkarl.com

Jul 03, 202223 minSeason 5Ep. 27

Quantum Computing with Professor David Reilly (295)

All our computers are obsolete - theoretically. On the horizon are superfast devices operating close to the speed of light at the extremity of the limits of physics. This is the world of Professor David Reilly. Dr Karl gets a glimpse of the Quantum PC. drkarl.com

Jun 26, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 26

A Gambler's Mind with Dr Tobias-Webb (294)

What keeps gamblers in the game? How many wins? Not as many as you think. Sociologist Dr Tobias-Webb explains to Dr Karl why some imagine they are on a winning streak when they are not - and the technology exploiting these beliefs. A journey through the risk and reward structures of the human mind. Drkarl.com

Jun 19, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Jupiter with Professor Geraint Lewis (293)

Jupiter is a huge planet. It is more than twice as massive as all the others combined. So what stops it from catching fire and becoming a star ? Professor Lewis describes the physics of gassy giants.

Jun 12, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Babylon spreadsheets with Dr Daniel Mansfield (291)

Babylonian clay tablets are not always as they seem. What looked like a Pythagorean spreadsheet turned out to be much more. An Australian mathematician has applied his rural experience and research skills to reveal links to social changes 4,000 years ago . Dr Karl and Dr Mansfield discuss why and how this is. NB - Base 60 will be mentioned. drkarl.com

May 29, 202228 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Prof. Clare Collins with four ingredients for Health (290)

Dietetics Professor Collins has found four ingredients to improve our health. They are inexpensive, easy to prepare and natural. She has even road tested recipes to try. htttps:\\drkarl.com https://nomoneynotime.com.au/

May 22, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Prof Holmes & the COVID-19 Origin (289)

Virologists now agree on the area where the COVID-19 epidemic began in Wuhan, China. Dr Karl asks Professor Holmes how they arrived at this conclusion and the photos he took of the site before the outbreak began. https\\:drkarl.com

May 15, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Hunting Exoplanets with Prof. Glazebrook (287)

Earth-like planets are rare but the hunt for more is on. Professor Glazebrook is Principal Investigator for the James Webb telescope and introduces Dr Karl to the world of infra-red observation. https:\\drkarl.com

May 01, 202224 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Dr Adrian Brown : An Australian on Mars (286)

Dr Karl talks with an Aussie who works full time on the surface of Mars. Meet Dr Adrian and his RC explorer "Percy". They are looking for water on the red planet and pushing the boundaries of science . http:\\drkarl.com @DrAdrianJBrown1

Apr 24, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Kilonovas with Professor Tara Murphy #3 (285)

Heard of Kilonovas ? Prof Murphy works with them all the time. What about Supernovas ? In an expanding universe do things always get bigger ? Dr Karl investigates. https:\\drkarl.com

Apr 17, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Missing Gold with Prof. Tara Murphy #2 (284)

Once you find gravity waves, what's next ? Gold ! The most stable and heavy element we know of lies central to our interpretation of our cosmos. Coincidence ? Dr Karl consults Prof Murphy. https:\\drkarl.com

Apr 10, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Sensing Gravity with Professor Tara Murphy #1 (283)

The 21st century has been huge for physics. We are now able to build experiments to test Einstein's theories. Professor Tara Murphy has been there and gives Dr Karl an insider's view of modern physics. https:\\drkarl.com

Apr 03, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 14

String Theories with professor Greene (282)

Resolving subatomic particles in an expanding universe is complex. Can multi-dimensional maths help ? Dr Karl visits Prof. Greene to find out what string theory is and if there are answers. https://drkarl.com https://www.briangreene.org

Mar 27, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 13

The natural way to cool our planet with Dr Zarin (281)

Dr Daniel Zarin has spent his career studying and teaching the science of forests. In a conversation recorded at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo headquarters in New York City, Zarin tells Dr Karl why he recently left the philanthropic sector to become Executive Director for Forests and Climate at WCS and why trees are the asset we need to revalue today. drkarl.com wcs.org...

Mar 20, 202235 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Prevent Pandemics with Prof Holmes (280)

Viruses. We know where they come from. We know how they spread. Virologist Professor Holmes from Sydney University lays a three-point plan to stop them with Dr Karl. https://drkarl.com

Mar 13, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Carbo-nomics with Dr Denniss (279)

We want Cooler climates. Are carbon and coal are burning us up? Economist Dr Denniss runs his ruler over the climate ledger with Dr Karl. https:\\drkarl.com @RDNS_TAI twitter

Mar 06, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 10