Radio Stars with Dr Laura (338)
Could a black hole photobomb a star? Dr Laura Driessen explains. drkarl.com
May 28, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Shirtloads of Science
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.
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Episodes
Reionisation with Prof Lewis (337)
Too hot for synthesis ? Too cool to stick ? The early universe is a bog for electrons . Dr Karl gets the latest on Dwarfs vs Dwarves with Prof Lewis.
May 21, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Energy and Cars with Dr Bjorn Sturmberg (336)
Electricity is how Australians get to 43% net zero by 2030. Transport must be part of that plan. Dr Sturmberg has been testing strategies to put electric cars on the grid, in the home and out in paddocks. Recorded in Dec 2022 information was correct then. bjornsturmberg.com drkarl.com...
May 14, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Dark Mythbusting with Prof Lewis (335)
Matter and Energy continue to raise shadowy questions in physics. Dr Karl tests some recent dark theories with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
May 07, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 19
The Five Kilo conundrum with Dr Nick (334)
Why do popular weight loss programs fail just when you feel they should work ? Dr Nick applies science to a healthy body and has good news. drkarl.com interval weight loss
Apr 30, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Cosmic matching with Professor Lewis (333)
In dating shows there is always the promise of a perfect match. Can this idea be found in Astrophysics ? Dr Karl checks with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
Apr 23, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Quantum Computers with Dr Jessica (332)
What are quantum computers? Dr Jessica explains the world of quantum and what to expect in the decades to come.
Apr 16, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Cosmic Monsters with Dr Jessica (331)
What are the biggest black holes called? Supermassive. Dr Jessica Bloom talks about these cosmic monsters and the amazing technology used to photograph them.
Apr 09, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Chatting with a Bot & Professor Toby Walsh (330)
ChatGPT launched for free in 2022. Like Google it devoured vast data but regurgitated it in human-like responses. Is it truly a marvel? Dr Karl and Prof Toby Walsh put ChatGPT to the test.
Apr 02, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Bioplastics with Dr Yi Shen (329)
Future archaeology may see our time now as an "Age of Plastic". Already sedimentary rings are forming. Dr Karl discusses solutions with Bioplastics and Dr Yi Shen. drkarl.com
Mar 26, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Parrot Thinking with Prof Pepperberg (327)
Bird Brains are different. Professor Irene Pepperberg has been probing their psychology for decades. She is the author of the NY Times bestseller 'Alex and Me', the story of her 30-year experiment with a grey parrot. Alex the parrot
Mar 25, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 31
Universe Now with Professor Geraint Lewis (328)
The James Webb Space Telescope has expanded our Universal view. Where is it changing? Dr Karl gets an update from Professor Geraint. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
Mar 19, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Sino Moon Missions with Bradley Perrett (326)
China has a Lunar landing program. It is as ambitious as NASA was in 1969. Dr Karl probes Space journalist Bradley Perrett on how soon we might see Chinese craft on the moon. drkarl.com
Mar 05, 2023•14 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Rocket Science 21C with Bradley Perrett (325)
NASA vs Space X vs Virgin vs China vs Russia. Today's Space Race is multi-dimensional and growing. Australia is about to start its own program. Dr Karl talks with space journalist Bradley Perrett about the road ahead. drkarl.com
Feb 27, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Skeptic Success with Claire Klingenberg (324)
"Alternative facts" ? Claire Klingenberg is an expert at debunking such things. In Europe she engages, listens and changes hardened conspiracy and "woo" theorists. She is the Chair of the European Council of Skeptical Organisations and shares her wisdom with Dr Karl. @ClaireAccendit Drkarl.com...
Feb 19, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Synthetic Biology with Professor Claudia Vickers (323)
AI is hardware-based. It runs on electrons. Synthetic biology is where Biotech meets IT. It will revolutionise manufacturing & automation. Is a simultaneous Green & IT revolution on its way? Professor Claudia Vickers tells us more. drkarl.com
Feb 12, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Museum Science with Dr. Barker (322)
Is fair pay for workers a modern idea? How about sustainable agriculture ? A Sydney museum has artifacts to show these are ancient concepts from far away. Should they be sent home? Dr Karl discusses the merits of archaeological repatriation with Dr. Barker. sydney.edu.au/museum drkarl.com
Feb 05, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Mars #2 with Dr Adrian Brown (321)
On the surface of Mars, the NASA Perseverance Rover is bottling rocks to be returned to Earth. How will they get back? Why are the samples so valuable? Dr Brown, Australian Scientist with the mission, has the latest news in the second part of his discussion with Dr Karl. @DrAdrianJBrown1 drkarl.com...
Dec 25, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Mars #1 with Dr Adrian Brown (320)
While planet earth was in Covid lockdown, a NASA spacecraft left for Mars. Perseverance ("Percy" to its friends) is on a mission to unlock planetary secrets. Dr Adrian Brown gives Dr Karl the latest news from the Martian surface. @DrAdrianJBrown1 drkarl.com
Dec 18, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Coral Health with Dr. Wachenfeld (319)
The world's largest coral reef is in trouble. Chief Scientist for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Dr Wachenfeld, talks with Dr Karl about what he is seeing. Twenty five years ago waves of hot water were first measured. They continue with intensity. Will the COP Accords be enough to save our reefs? gbrmpa.gov.au\ drkarl.com...
Dec 11, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Dark Matter & Neutrinos with Professor Marcela Carena (318)
Particle physics makes discoveries each day. Professor Carena gives Dr Karl the latest on the relationship between dark matter and neutrinos. Professor Marcela Carena DrKarl.com
Dec 04, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Beyond Higgs with Professor Marcela Carena (317)
Particle physics is amazing science. Professor Carena works on the edge and gives Dr Karl an insight into why bosons matter. Professor Marcela Carena DrKarl.com
Nov 27, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Arthritis supplements with Professor Collins (316)
Someone you know is being treated for Arthritis. Fifteen per cent of Australians suffer pain daily and there are few safe drugs. This has led to shelf loads of "supplements" and "alternatives". Does any of it work? Professor Collins compiles the best research to date. Most do nothing (so don't waste your health, time or money). Ep316 nomoneynotime.com.au drkarl.com...
Nov 20, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 47
The cost of Cancer with Professor Tindle (315)
The last thing you expect to see at an oncology ward is a cash machine. Professor Robert Tindle discusses the unequal and sometimes unfair cost of treating cancer. Is your cancer common? Did a drug company successfully navigate the health system? In Australia the difference can be enormous. Robert's book is "Your Cash or your Cancer." roberttindlescience.com drkarl.com...
Nov 13, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Invisible Infrared: James Webb Space Telescope with Professor Tuthill (314)
Professor Peter Tuthill and Dr Karl live on stage at Sydney Ideas. They peel back how and why the James Webb Space Telescope (our Infrared Eye in the sky) has keys for survival. Earth is already out of balance with an extra 600,000 Hiroshima atom-bombs of heat every day. The good news? Climate change is measurable and can be stopped. Audio Podcast edited for listening pleasure. Sydney Ideas event and video: https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas/2022/peter-tuthill-karl...
Nov 06, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 45
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, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Converging with A-Prof Ball (312)
Data is omnipresent and society is very connected Thirty years ago futurists said tech "convergence" would deliver us seamless digital lives So are we there yet?. Dr Karl gets a fact check from "Converge" author Associate Professor Catherine Ball. drkarl.com
Oct 23, 2022•30 min•Season 7Ep. 32
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, 2022•30 min•Season 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, 2022•21 min•Season 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, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 40
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