Dr Karl Podcast

Do cortisol detoxes work? Can our bodies predict rain with pain? And is this Halsey lyric - ‘the father's DNA stays inside the mother for 7 years’ - scientifically accurate?Bianca Nogrady and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Do animals have different blood types? How was the earth's core created? And back to basics - why is the sky blue?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Why are we so helpless as babies? Are cats targeting people with allergies? And if we could bring back dinosaurs, would they survive?Zoe Kean answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Bianca Nogrady, a scientist and insightful communicator, fills in for Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki and tackles fascinating topics. She explores why trees are less prone to cancer than humans and discusses heterochromia, shedding light on its harmlessness and implications for evolution. The conversation heats up with a dive into how cold water therapy could influence health practices and ends with a thought-provoking debate about the ethical implications of artificial hearts on our definition of death. Plus, there's an alarming look at rising sea levels affecting Tasmania.

Where is wind going? Are ants able to predict rain? And why do sportspeople train at higher altitudes?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Why does the contraceptive pill affect your dreams? Can your pet watch you weld? And is there a science behind the tension shifting in a room?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

What are the most effective ways to decrease exposure to microplastics? Is there a link between planet alignment and weather patterns? And what would happen if an asteroid hit the earth?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

What could the next step in human evolution look like? Discover how bees choose their flowers and the quirky ways memory can affect us. Learn about the science behind ice cream melting quickly and the significance of storytelling. Dive into the mysteries of light from distant galaxies and the vital link between panic attacks and heart health. Plus, explore the surprising onset of bee allergies and the complexities of immune responses to allergens.

What's the difference between AM and FM radio? Why does plucking our eyebrows make us sneeze? And how do you stop a fart from following you into the next room?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Is time an illusion? Do our brains lie to us after a late-night shift? And why did our bodies decide we don't need hairy feet?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.