

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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Jul 6, 2023 • 39min
Astronomy, Animals and Radio Waves
How does First Nations Astronomy differ? How do Wombats clean their pouch? How can we trick our memory?Dr Karl, Corey Tutt and Krystal De Napoli answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 29, 2023 • 38min
Winter chills, Electricity & Mud
Why do some people feel the cold more than others? What state is electricity? Where does all the sweat, bevvies and yucky stuff go after a music festival?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 22, 2023 • 38min
Rainbows, Goosebumps and The Winter Solstice
Why do the deceased still get goosebumps? Can you smell sickness? And you'll meet, the Rainbow Chasers.Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 15, 2023 • 40min
Merging galaxies, sound barriers & anesthetic
Where did snakes evolve from? Is it possible to be at a standstill in the universe? Could a human head survive if detached from the body?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 8, 2023 • 35min
Antimatter, Blood Pressure & Gravity Simulators
How much of the Ocean is undiscovered? Can our body become immune to Cold & Flu tablets? What on earth is Anti-matter?!Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Jun 1, 2023 • 35min
Earthquakes, Testosterone & Coffee Poo
How do earthquakes work in Australia? How do testosterone levels affect our body? Why do we need to poo after coffee?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 25, 2023 • 35min
Microwaves, Kissing & Breath Testing
Why do we close our eyes when we kiss? Where’s the best heating position in the microwave? How does alcohol breath testing work?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 18, 2023 • 38min
Sugar, Chewing & Metabolism
Why do we crave something sweet after dinner? Can supplements really affect our metabolism speed? Does cooking food affect the use by date?Dr Karl and special guest, Clare Collins, answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

May 11, 2023 • 38min
Electronic Noses, Winter Snuffles & Space Sunburn
Can our hearts really sync to the music we play? Explore the fascinating speed of our nervous system and find out if helicopters can actually fly in space. Delve into why we get runny noses in winter and discover the science behind our sense of smell. Learn about NASA’s unique challenges with UV radiation and hear about the incredible resilience of a legendary Greek wrestler. Plus, uncover the secrets behind burning raisin toast and the lessons of buoyancy from Archimedes that apply to our everyday lives.

Apr 27, 2023 • 0sec
Aurora Australis, budgies & coffee
Do all living things on earth sleep? Which alcohol is the worst for you? Does time ever skip a beat?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.