

Dr Karl Podcast
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Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
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Dec 8, 2022 • 37min
Invincibility, sphincters & mirrors
Can sound waves hurt you? Which generation will be the last one to die? Why is the reproductive window shorter for women then men?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Dec 1, 2022 • 40min
Dark matter, astrology & globular clusters
Why do we call it the Milky Way? Does dark matter actually exist? What do astrophysicists think of astrology? Dr Karl & astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Nov 24, 2022 • 38min
Fecal transplants, sunscreen & nasal sprays
What do fecal transplants do? How long should you use a nasal spray? Why isn't there a longer lasting sunscreen?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter.

Nov 17, 2022 • 39min
Experiments, Surgeries & Melting
Does Ice melt quicker in fizzy drinks? What happens to the air inside us after surgery? Should we clean our teeth with warm water?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Nov 10, 2022 • 39min
Caffeine, Cockroaches & Non-stick Pans
Are non-stick pans toxic? Will Nuclear powered cars be possible in future? Can tree's evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 26, 2022 • 39min
Supplements, Digestion & Food
How do foods affect out food? Do green supplements have the same effect as eating Veggies? How many times a day should we Poo?Dietician, Clare Collins, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.Producer: Lu Hill

Oct 19, 2022 • 39min
Terraforming, Rovers & Mars
Could we live on Mars in the next 100 years? Do Space Rovers enjoy music? How quickly do scientists receive data from Mars?NASA Scientist, Adrian Brown, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 12, 2022 • 39min
Dog Breeds, Elements & Insects
Why does warm water sometime look opaque? How is the Earth so warm if Space is so cold? Why do some dog breeds have sinus issues?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Oct 5, 2022 • 39min
Coral Reefs, Bleaching & Marine Biology
What is Coral Bleaching? How do Jellyfish move? Is La Nina affecting Coral Reefs?Dr David Wachenfeld, Chief Scientist of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Sep 28, 2022 • 32min
Space Collisions, Identical Twins & Steam Boats
Why does time travel faster when you sleep? Why do lights and colours look different under water? Why do we get Diarrhea?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.


