Dr Karl Podcast

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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