Dr Karl Podcast

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Sep 14, 2022 • 32min

Bananas, Spiders & Sun Gazing

Does vitamins dissolve slower in cold water? Why does the Sun burn if there is no oxygen in space? Why do some people get hiccups after running?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lachie Pringle.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 39min

Immortal jellyfish, jet lag, stomach acid

Why don't bids get electrocuted? Can we nuke a comet? Why don't babies grow nose hair?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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Aug 31, 2022 • 38min

Climate Change, Green Power & Rainbows

What can we do to reduce Climate Change? Is solar panels adding to the heat of the earth? Why don't Rainbows have colours like black and brown?
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Aug 24, 2022 • 0sec

Mysterious sounds, sunsets and heartburn

How was the earth made? Does time pass differently on other planets? Why does smell just before rain starts?
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Aug 21, 2022 • 7min

Introducing: WHO'S GONNA SAVE US?

This isn't a podcast about how climate change is real – we've known that for a long time. And it's not another show about the devastation climate change is causing, or how we got here.Because we don't need to talk about the problem anymore. We know what's going on.This is a show about how much better things could be, and the people who are fighting to get us there.Reporters from the science team at ABC RN and triple j Hack have been travelling around the country to meet the people bringing about real change and coming up with authentic climate solutions.If we want to avoid a climate catastrophe … WHO'S GONNA SAVE US?
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Aug 17, 2022 • 39min

Aerospace, Indigenous STEM, pollution

How much pollution does an aeroplane make? Why is it so addictive to pick a scab? What would happen if the world lost oxygen for five minutes?
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Aug 10, 2022 • 0sec

Co2 absorption, directions in space, smelly wee

Is timber making the world heavier? How do you navigate in space? And, why does your wee smell after eating asparagus?
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Aug 4, 2022 • 41min

Getting shrunk, artificial gravity, bellybutton fluff

Can war and violence have a lasting impact on our DNA? Would we die if we got shrunk to the size of an ant? How does wind form so quickly?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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Jul 28, 2022 • 38min

Allergies, blankets, compost bins

Why don't we get goosebumps on our face? If we stopped CO2 emissions right now, would we reverse climate change? Why do countries have different power sockets?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 40min

Gumboots, dolphins, music taste

Why are females getting long COVID more than males? Why do we cry? How did humans become lactose intolerant?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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