

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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Feb 24, 2022 • 37min
Skim milk vs full cream, diet fads, gluten
Skim milk vs full cream? Is a Keto diet sustainable for your body? Can being pregnant eliminate a gluten intolerance? Dr Karl & Lucy Smith are joined by Professor of nutrition and dietetics, Clare Collins to answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

Feb 17, 2022 • 38min
Bruise colour, DNA tests and Lightning
How does glue work? Does the ocean evaporate? Is there an everlasting supply of lava?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Feb 10, 2022 • 40min
Sink holes, rewiring the brain and spontaneous orgasms
How do clouds work? Will carrots turn you orange? Do our hair and nails keep growing after we die?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

Feb 3, 2022 • 35min
Ice cubes, showers, urine
Why do ice cubes taste different to water? Do men have worse smelling urine than women? Is showering too often bad for your skin? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

Jan 27, 2022 • 37min
Sleep paralysis, disappearing sneezes, carnivorous plants
What can you do to prevent sleep paralysis? When a sneeze disappears, where does it go? Why do carnivorous plants exist?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Jan 20, 2022 • 38min
Freezing bread, lightyears, energy drinks
When is the best time to freeze bread? How do we measure lightyears? Are sugar-free energy drinks worse for you than their sugary counterparts?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Jan 13, 2022 • 39min
Squirrel survival, testosterone, lightning trees
Why does the gym make me gassy? Do bugs have blood types? Does sound travel further at the beach?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Dec 17, 2021 • 15min
Bonus Episode: Giant asteroids, end of the world, aliens
What would we do if a giant comet was hurdling towards Earth?

Dec 9, 2021 • 39min
Global warming, Double yolked eggs and Maggots
Is it possible to be too healthy? What happens if we're busting to wee and hold it? Do men get sleepier than women after sex?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

Dec 2, 2021 • 38min
Sunset, sweet cravings, ice cubes
How do they predict sunrise and sunset so accurately? Why do people often crave sweet things after dinner? Does hot water actually freeze quicker than cold?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.


