

Dr Karl Podcast
triple j
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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Apr 8, 2021 • 39min
Doppelgängers, daylight savings, eye colour
How long could we live without the sun? Why do my veins swell in the heat? When will Mars settlers be called Martians?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
Nose yoga, ice cubes, time travel
Why don't plastic containers dry properly? Do ball sacks have tastebuds? Why did my glass door explode?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Mar 25, 2021 • 39min
Flood water, shopping trollies, cat purring
Will Australia be underwater in the future? Could you cook a chicken with body heat? Why are electric kettles so loud?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Mar 18, 2021 • 39min
Ducks, body clocks, dinosaurs
How does the brain deal with anxiety? Do ducks like the rain? Could you scream in space?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Mar 11, 2021 • 39min
Methane, artificial intelligence, pre-made meals
Are there any new deserts? Why does being sick make me feel better? Does Autumn change the worlds oxygen levels?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Mar 4, 2021 • 41min
Overnight shifts, spider clouds, spit
Do crystals absorb energy? Why does some poop float? Can a broken heart hurt you physically?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Feb 25, 2021 • 41min
Electric vehicles, body temperature, mowing
Why does anxiety make my hands tingle? Why doesn't corn digest properly? Could we ever shift the axis of the earth?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Feb 18, 2021 • 40min
Public toilets, naked flames, tattoo pain
What's the frame rate of our eyes? Does gut bacteria cause depression? What would happen if mosquitos became extinct?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Feb 11, 2021 • 41min
Birth control, sea urchins, auras
Does a spoon keep champagne bubbly? Why do I cough when using an earbud? Why do animals sense disasters?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Feb 4, 2021 • 39min
Fog, weight training, artificial suns
Why don't humans hibernate? What's the best way to hang washing? Why am I attracted to dark haired people?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.