

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 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.

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.

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.

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.


