Dr Karl Podcast

Could one side of my mouth be dominant? What makes chilis so hot? Why do little bubbles form on the road after rain?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Could nightmares be genetic? Why does the weather affect my asthma? Can I outrun a giraffe?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Is the Earth flat?Why do penguins wobble when they have knees?What is the biological function of the female orgasm?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do magnets work in outer space?What would happen if you opened a jar from space on Earth?Do germs have the ability to move on their own?Dr Karl is joined by Professor Geraint Lewis from The University of Sydney this week!answering all these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

How much force does it take to bite off a finger?Why is salt water so buoyant?Why do I get pleasure from cracking knuckles?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do dogs have personalities?Can you compost vegan poop?Why do lizard tails wiggle after falling off?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do I always hiccup and burp at the same time?Do birds recognise their own reflection?Why does my dog steal my socks?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What is Mars's role in Indigenous astronomy? Why are snail trails shiny? How do extinct animals come back?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Corey Tutt from Deadly Science, Karlie Noon from Sydney Observatory and host Lucy Smith.

Why can I predict the rain? When's everything going back to normal? How did we draw maps before satellites? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Can i change my tastebuds? Can i overcome my food intolerance? Does eating affect my mood?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Professor Clare Collins from the University of Newcastle.