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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Nov 10, 2022 • 39min
Caffeine, Cockroaches & Non-stick Pans
Are non-stick pans toxic? Will Nuclear powered cars be possible in future? Can tree's evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Nov 3, 2022 • 39min
Snoozing, jellyfish toxin & phantom smells
Is snoozing bad for you? How does heat act in other elements? When can we download our brains?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 26, 2022 • 39min
Supplements, Digestion & Food
How do foods affect out food? Do green supplements have the same effect as eating Veggies? How many times a day should we Poo?Dietician, Clare Collins, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.Producer: Lu Hill
Oct 19, 2022 • 39min
Terraforming, Rovers & Mars
Could we live on Mars in the next 100 years? Do Space Rovers enjoy music? How quickly do scientists receive data from Mars?NASA Scientist, Adrian Brown, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 12, 2022 • 39min
Dog Breeds, Elements & Insects
Why does warm water sometime look opaque? How is the Earth so warm if Space is so cold? Why do some dog breeds have sinus issues?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Oct 5, 2022 • 39min
Coral Reefs, Bleaching & Marine Biology
What is Coral Bleaching? How do Jellyfish move? Is La Nina affecting Coral Reefs?Dr David Wachenfeld, Chief Scientist of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 28, 2022 • 32min
Space Collisions, Identical Twins & Steam Boats
Why does time travel faster when you sleep? Why do lights and colours look different under water? Why do we get Diarrhea?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Sep 14, 2022 • 32min
Bananas, Spiders & Sun Gazing
Does vitamins dissolve slower in cold water? Why does the Sun burn if there is no oxygen in space? Why do some people get hiccups after running?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lachie Pringle.
Sep 7, 2022 • 39min
Immortal jellyfish, jet lag, stomach acid
Why don't bids get electrocuted? Can we nuke a comet? Why don't babies grow nose hair?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Aug 31, 2022 • 38min
Climate Change, Green Power & Rainbows
What can we do to reduce Climate Change? Is solar panels adding to the heat of the earth? Why don't Rainbows have colours like black and brown?
