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Dr Karl Podcast

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Oct 3, 2024 • 42min

Moo Deng, koala contraception and de-extinction efforts

Do animals get jet lag? How do snakes dig holes if they have no arms? And what impact would the reintroduction of extinct animals have on existing species? Dr Karl and special guest Dr Marissa Parrott answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 40min

Latchkey incontinence, sleep cycles and targeted pain relief

Why do I need to pee every time I get to my front door? How long could you survive in a car with just air conditioning? And does your sleep schedule matter as long as it's eight hours?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
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Sep 19, 2024 • 41min

Chemo curls, tinnitus and Bluetooth explained

Are electric vehicles still better for the environment if you charge them with a non-renewable energy source? What happens if you hold your urine for too long? And can you get the physical symptoms of anxiety without feeling anxious? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
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Sep 12, 2024 • 39min

Nocturnal teens, space hygiene and Chernobyl fungus

How much air pollution do space launches cause? Why don’t babies get bad breath in the morning? And is it true your immune system doesn’t know you have eyes? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
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Sep 5, 2024 • 37min

Wind farms, hair growth and inherited fears

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Karl, a renowned scientific expert, teams up with Bec Charlwood, a host from triple j Mornings. They tackle fascinating questions like why Bluetooth speakers glitch when microwaves are in use and whether fears can be genetically inherited. The duo explores how human evolution might lead to another major transitional period and dives into the mysteries of leg hair growth. They also shed light on the connection between storms and bird behavior, debunking myths while intertwining science with humor.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 40min

Spider silk, super human strength and wild winds

How small does an animal need to be to survive a great fall? Is it safe to reheat tea or coffee in the microwave? And how are magnets made? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 38min

Fire ants, bees knees and metamorphic mush

Are we really eating spiders in our sleep? Do bees have knees? Why are cockroaches so resilient?Dr Karl, Dr. Robert Puckett and Jess Ward-Jones  answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 39min

AI consciousness, hugging trees and deep fakes

Can AI rewrite its own software? How much water would we need to take to the moon to make it inhabitable? And are robots going to take our jobs?Dr Karl and special guest Dr Matt Agnew answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 40min

Olympic emotions, sourdough starters and dominant hands

Why are we seeing Olympic records in some sports but not others? Does cracking your fingers actually give you arthritis? And if someone ate a diet of only lavender, would their farts smell nice?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 40min

Exoplanets, slingshotting spacecrafts and the moon landing

Are there more planets than grains of sand on earth? Does food go mouldy in space? And have we started training astronauts to visit Mars? Dr Karl and special guest Katherine Bennell-Pegg answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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