Dr Karl Podcast

Do fish have feelings? Does Shark Tale stack up scientifically? And how can you get involved in marine science? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do we dance when we hear music? Can you smell someone's sickness? And why do cats always land on their feet? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

How is it possible to day dream? Can screen time and AI impact how you age? And what makes the colours of the sunset? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why does cola taste different when it's in a can? How come we shouldn't reheat meat more than once? And why do we sneeze when we get into hot cars? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why is the sun so good at removing tomato stains? Why do plants change colour in response to cold weather? And are we getting closer to what was portrayed in the movie Avatar?  Dr Rose Kerr and Dr Clancy Lester answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

When will Australia have a total solar eclipse? What determines the life cycle of a star? And why does our body go into 'survival mode'?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do our ears produce wax? What is the storage capacity of the human brain? And will we ever run out of music combinations?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Does sneezing cure nausea? Why do brown paper bags ripen produce? And how does aromatherapy work?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Is nicotine a laxative? Are mental health conditions hereditary? And can you retrain gut bacteria? Dr Kate Thomas, Dr Caitlin Thurn and Dr Karl answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

What does space smell like? Why does a beer taste different with breakfast? And why is the 'feels like' temperature different to the actual temperature? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Does sex get rid of a headache? If you're on hormonal contraception, do you still release an egg each month? And when you eat corn, why does it come out the other end in one piece?  Dr Naomi Koh Belic and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do our dogs love us so much? Can the temperature change our sense of smell? And could the evolution of dinosaurs happen again? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do you get a full body shiver after using the toilet? Why is the sky a different colour in WA? And why are celestial orbits on the same horizontal plane? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

How do one way mirrors work? Why do you need to sneeze when you look at the sun? And why does driving feel faster at night? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

How different would the environment be if the thylacine wasn't wiped out? Are animal sightings symbolic? And why do bower birds collect blue items? Dr Karl and Deadly Science's Corey Tutt answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Follow Deadly Science here:  https://www.instagram.com/deadlyscienceorg/?hl=...

Why is red light more environmentally friendly? Which science fiction is the most realistic about our present and future? And what triggers thirst versus hunger? Dr Karl and Sci_Burst’s Ella and Isabel answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Listen to Sci_Burst here or wherever you get your podcasts!

What is the best kind of shade? Why are some rocks older than others? And is winter the dustiest season? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Can we be profiled by the video games we play? Why does time fly when you're having fun? And what can gaming teach us about real-world science? Dr Karl and Professor Marcus Carter answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Find out more about Marcus' work with Sydney Games and Play Lab here!

Should you depart from your favourite dish? How soon can we become superhumans? And where is the universe going? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

What is the best method for dunking biscuits in a hot cuppa? Does water weigh the same inside our bodies as out? And is telling a burp from a fart just a gut feeling?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

What will humans evolve next? How do our phones make 3D scans? And why do random objects appear in the ground?   Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Are we being stalked by fish? Can pine cones predict the weather? And how do planes actually take off? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why are we obsessed with true crime? Do we need to be afraid of death? And does our water come from dead people? Dr Karl and Dr Hannah Gould answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl And stay up to date with Dr Hannah via her socials! If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Call Lifeli...

Could artificial intelligence learn to have a personality? How powerful would AI become with a quantum computer? And what is the best way to adapt to a rapidly-changing world? Dr Karl and Dr Petr Lebedev answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl And make sure to stay up to date with Petr via his socials!

Is blood really a liquid? Can cats predict a period? And would a soft drink save your life in the wild? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl Stay up to date with Theresa's work via her socials: @drtheresalarkin