Dr Karl Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Why does you voice get deeper when you're sick? Can a solar flare scorch the Earth? How did Axolotls evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do flies experience time quicker? Why can some people nap and others can't? How do antibiotics work?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How Does Grass Spread? Why Do We Get Snotty In Winter? Should We Worm Ourselves Often?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What would Dinosaurs taste like? Do dogs recognise their own breed? Why do kids get more nosebleeds than adults?Science writer Zoe Kean & Naomi Koh Belic answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do trees have large dead branches? Do sharks have bones? When do single octopi die? Science writer Zoe Kean answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do Shells have tiny holes? How do Clown Fish avoid being stung? Is Algae the future?Bianca Nogrady and David Wachenfeld answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Are wind powered cars possible? Can you get sick from rapid changes in temperature? Can Astronauts be tickled in space?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Lu Hill