Is AI telling lies with Dr Jessica Bloom (399)
Dr Karl interviews Dr Bloom in NYC on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence. If AI delivers misinformation, how could we tell? Dr. Karl
Oct 06, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 36
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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The G's of AI with Dr Jessica Bloom (398)
At the moment there are two G's in AI. Dr Karl gets the 360 tour of both with Dr Jessica Bloom in New York City. DrKarl
Sep 29, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 35
RPT Women who Measured the Stars with Dava Sobel
Edwin Hubble is world famous. What about Henrietta Swan Leavitt? She found a way to measure and classify the universe. In Dava's book "The Glass Universe" she references the half million glass slides Henrietta and other women used to document both the northern and southern skies.
Sep 22, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 34
Meet the Incretins with Dr Fuller (397)
There is a family of chemicals that has drug companies popping corks. Obesity researcher Dr Nick Fuller explains to Dr Karl how they work and why they sometimes fail. Healthy Parents Healthy Kids with Dr Nick Fuller DrKarl...
Aug 18, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 38
SportsMaths 2 with Dr Tom Crawford (395)
Dr Tom Crawford explains to Dr Karl how using fluid density might improve your sporting performance. Listen out for duelling and marathon running references. TomRocksMaths drKarl.com
Aug 04, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 28
SportsMaths 1 with Dr Tom Crawford (394)
Playing sport on a rotating planet has advantages. Dr Tom Crawford gives Dr Karl tips on using Maths to score more goals and break records. TomRocksMaths Drkarl.com
Jul 28, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 27
Blinking Stars with Dr Kirsten Banks (393)
When degenerate electrons meet 0.47 of a solar mass what happens? This is the start of Dr Kirsten Banks' PhD thesis. Dr Karl investigates the secret behaviour of Red Giants in the Milky Way and their Helium flashes. Kirsten Banks (astrokirsten.com.au) DrKarl.com
Jul 21, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 26
Avian Ancestry with Professor Simon Ho (392)
The bird family tree may need pruning. Geneticists have made new connections that take us back to the great extinction event. Professor Ho explains to Dr Karl how this is changing our views on dinosaurs and chickens. Prof Simon Ho DrKarl.com
Jul 14, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 25
Dunkelflaute with Dr Barnes (391)
Dr Karl learns a new German word 'dunkelflaute'. Rare in Australia yet it plays havoc in colder countries. Yet another reason why atomic reactors are a poor choice for Australia as Dr Barnes explains. Dr Barnes drkarl.com
Jul 07, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 24
Nuclear free Net Zero with Dr Rosie Barnes (390)
Under current net zero plans, local renewables should directly supply 75% of our energy needs. What about the remainder? Dr Karl consults an engineer on why atomic reactors are a very poor choice for Australian conditions. Dr Barnes drkarl.com
Jun 30, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Exceptional Moons with Kate Howells (389)
Which planetary moons are the best? Space fanatic Kate Howells puts Dr Karl in orbit around some of our most interesting lumps of stuff. How will Earth's moon rate ? @SpaceKateH Drkarl.com
Jun 23, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Long Covid (Part 2) with Professor Steven Faux (388)
A shadow of Covid-19 lingers for many. Dr Karl continues his discussion with front-line clinician Professor Steven Faux. Good diagnosis and management offer some a healthy future. drKarl.com Long Covid
Jun 16, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Long Covid (Part1) with Professor Steven Faux (387)
Poor health lingers after some Covid-19 infections. Dr Karl discusses the symptoms and solutions with a front-line Australian clinician as they delve into his book 'Long Covid’. drKarl.com Long Covid
Jun 09, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Seeing through doubles with Caitlin Thurn (386)
Physics experiments, two centuries old, can still be used to probe matter and energy. Caitlin Thurn takes Dr Karl through the simple yet extraordinary results.
Jun 02, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Corrections with Prof Lewis (385)
Dr Karl fact checks with Professor Lewis. What is the current understood state of the Universe and how close is the end ? Geraint F Lewis Dr Karl.com
May 26, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Blood Pressure with Prof Collins (384)
Professor Clare Collins explains her ongoing research into one of the world's big killers - blood pressure. Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl
May 19, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Dr Driessen decodes (383)
Dr Karl visits a list of stellar phenomena with interpretive help from radio astronomer Dr Laura Driessen. Topics include brown dwarfs, proper motion, Jumbos and Universal wobbles. https://astrolaura.com/ drkarl.com
May 12, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Fart Busting with Prof Collins (382)
Dr Karl investigates the science of rear emissions with a dietetics Professor Clare Collins. How much per day? What makes them smell? What makes them feel hot? Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl
May 05, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 15
The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)
Crops under attack, falling nutrition, viruses spread by Insects. Dr.Trebicki researches agriculture on a warming planet and the news is not great. Dr Karl addresses the myth that Carbon Dioxide is good for all plants. @PiotrTrebicki Dr Karl
Apr 28, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380)
Silicon chips are everywhere. Will they continue to multiply ? Does meeting carbon reduction targets rely on Solid State efficiency ? Dr Karl talks benefits and costs with Dr Lang. Dr Karl Dr Lang
Apr 21, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)
There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia. Dr Sanchez-Bayo Dr Karl...
Apr 07, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 11
iFasting with prof Varady (377)
One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful. Dr Karl Prof Krista Varady
Mar 31, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Viral History with A/Prof Morgan (376)
Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowledge of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the history and written a book about how we got where we are. dr Karl A/Prof Morgan X: @DrGMorgan Threads: @dr. greg ory.morgan Blue Sky Social: @dr greg orymorgan.bsky.social...
Mar 24, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375)
When Aircraft accidents happen we investigate how and why. Dr Sonya Brown tells Dr Karl about the process of improving safety and the importance of learning from incidents. DrKarl.com Dr Sonya Brown
Mar 17, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374)
The observed Universe is very binary and occasionally poly. Professor James takes Dr Karl inside a collapsing star and suggests how the last ray of starlight will shine. Dr Karl Professor James
Mar 10, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373)
How should we explain bumps in the observations of Stars? Cosmology is full of intangible forces. Professor Renee James explains "Helium Flash", why it is mostly invisible to us and when density matters. Dr Karl twitter@drcrj
Mar 03, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Cleaner Air with Dr King (372)
Lung Disease is killing more of us each day. As temperatures rise, why is our air more contaminated ? Dr King explains how it's happening and what to do about it. Dr Karl Dr Bronwyn King
Feb 25, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 5
The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371)
In part 2, Prof Lewis introduces Dr Karl to Quarks, Leptons and Bosons. It's a messy subatomic zoo and still our Standard Model of everything. Avoid brain pain and listen to part 1 first . Dr Karl Professor Geraint Lewis...
Feb 18, 2024•26 min•Season 7Ep. 4
The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370)
The Standard Model for everything ... is full of weird names and strange numbers. In part 1, Prof Lewis explains to Dr Karl how we got into this mess and why this mess still holds true. Dr Karl Professor Geraint Lewis
Feb 11, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369)
Vapes are 21st century inventions but the science of smoking and its dangers are well known. Prof. Chapman tells Dr Karl how Vapes are likely to be worse than tobacco, why "Puff Parameters" lead to such conclusions, and how lung cancer became a top killer. Dr Karl.com simonchapman6.com
Feb 04, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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