Dr Karl Podcast Pollen peaks, jump scares and alcohol vs mood
Oct 30, 2025
Discover if giant ants could rule the world or if four-leaf clovers really hold any luck. Explore why hay fever worsens at certain times of day and the fascinating effects of alcohol on mood. Learn about the intriguing science behind jump scares and their surprising link to metallic tastes. Unravel the concept of albedo and its impact on climate change, and ponder if human bodies contribute to global warming. Join an entertaining dive into these captivating questions and more!
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Holiday Immersion With A Toddler
- Dr Karl spent 24 hours caring for a one-and-a-half-year-old on holiday and found it joyful and immersive.
- He described being drawn into the baby's perspective and losing normal holiday distractions.
Why Ants Can't Scale Up
- Ants' success depends on their small size, high power-to-weight ratio and social structure.
- Scaling ants up (e.g., to dog size) would break their nest, breathing and waste systems and it wouldn't scale.
Test Frog Preference With A Simple Experiment
- Test Kirsten's frog hypothesis by placing identical metal and non-metal pots and recording frog choices.
- Document occurrences with counts, dates and photos to verify resonant-call preference.