Dr Karl Podcast

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Jul 26, 2023 • 32min

Jacked bulls, space navigation and farts

How are bulls so toned if they only eat grass? How do astronauts navigate in space? Can you fart and sneeze at the same time?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 36min

Super taste, lasagna leftovers and potato energy

How come reptiles can bask in the sun and not get sunburnt? Why does pasta taste better as leftovers? What's the best way to clean grease?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 39min

Sharks, Chilli and Belly Button Fluff

What does a mirror see when it looks in a mirror? How old can Sharks be? Are Sea levels equal?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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