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Dr Karl Podcast

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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triplej

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Science

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www.abc.net.au

Último episodio

1 de oct. de 2026

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Episodios

Leech brains, animal instincts and echidna quirks 09.04.2026

Is it bad to rub your eyes? What do birds get up to during migration? And which hair colour is the strongest?  Zoe Kean 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

Artemis II, decomposition and breast milk 02.04.2026

Do soap suds affect cleanliness? How does salt in the ocean form? How many mushrooms would it take to decompose a human body? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Faster-than-light travel, the Van Allen Belt and AI space exploration 19.03.2026

Why do we go to space? How do you design a rocket? And what movie about space gets it most right? Dr Karl and special guest Jaxon Liebeck answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Super voids, satellite noise and asteroid navigation 12.03.2026

Are black holes really holes? How heavy is a dark star? And what happens when we're mindful? Dr Karl and Dr Laura Driessen answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Morning vs. motion sickness, sunburnt eyes and colour blind dreams 05.03.2026

Does light travel forever? Why does the dancefloor get so sweaty? And can your friends match your freak? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Share house smells, sleeping mosquitoes and multiverse supercomputers 26.02.2026

Why are chocolate and coffee the perfect pair? What's the point of having hairy feet? And how do you make the perfect frozen marg? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Synesthesia, lime cordial v. bacteria & fusion reactors 19.02.2026

Does a plucked hair grow back?  Why does nicotine suppress your appetite? And how high is the sky? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith

The Challenger Legacy - new Dr Karl podcast 17.02.2026

Doctors, here's a sneak peek of a brand new podcast co-hosted by Dr Karl.

Murphy's Law, mouth ulcers and MSG 05.02.2026

Where is the centre of the universe? What would happen if the speed of light increased? And what is Dr Karl's favourite maternity fact? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Human buoyancy, acclimatising and syncing periods 29.01.2026

Would we die without dioxygen? Where did spiders come from? And can you learn to hack the cold? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean (OAM!) answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Human cannonballs, outrunning the Sun and burning beds 08.01.2026

Does Missy Higgins have geometrically impossible standards? How high do hot air balloons go? And how much is too much 'Sugar On My Tongue'?   Dr Karl answers these questions and more in this special episode of Science with Dr Karl with Lucy Smith. 

Hangovers, mosquitos and manifestation 01.01.2026

What's the fastest way to cool down a room? How helpful is a stiff drink on a sick day? And is weeing in the shower good for you?  Join Lucy, Dr Karl and special guests for a look back on some of our favourite questions from this year all about life hacks!

Bionic eyes, poop schedules and aphantasia 25.12.2025

Does Halsey understand DNA properly? How long should we cryogenically freeze ourselves for? And can we learn how to remember everything? Join Lucy, Dr Karl and special guests for a look back on some of our favourite questions from this year all about the human body!

The age of space, explosive planets and black hole portals 18.12.2025

How much can a black hole consume? Would anything happen if we all jumped at once? And which planet would have the best gigs? Join Lucy, Dr Karl and special guests for a look back on some of our favourite questions from this year all about space!

Disappearing poos, capsaicin receptors and cane toads 11.12.2025

What muscles are required for a yawn? How does jewellery affect our skin? And what's the connection between atoms and physical pain? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

The speed of darkness, sticky spider webs and drinking snow 04.12.2025

How far into space could we hear the Js? What actually causes 'the runs'? And is drinking snow hydrating? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Hair loss, bone density and body glitter vs. sunscreen 27.11.2025

Can you taste with just a sense of smell? Is it possible for your immune system to reset? And what causes period shits? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Hair of the dog, photographic memories and shingles 20.11.2025

Where does all our energy go when we die? Why do humans laugh? And is rain water or tap water better for plant growth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Frozen vs fresh veggies, soap suds and nangs 13.11.2025

Would an invisible person be blind? Can you have too much muscle? And who teaches bees how to make honey? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Frisson, cryogenic freezing and thylacines 06.11.2025

What's the deal with Neil the Seal? Can you sniff a fart away? And what does sickness smell like? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Pollen peaks, jump scares and alcohol vs mood 30.10.2025

Is there a link between albedo and climate change? Are four-leaf clovers really that lucky? And could ants rule the world? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Butt breathing, plovers and flammable water 23.10.2025

How will the universe end? What makes weight lighter in the pool? And with enough helium, could we float? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

AI consciousness, sleep paralysis and onion tears 16.10.2025

Do ants outweigh humans? Are we getting any more water on Earth? And why do dreams leave us on cliffhangers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Motion sickness, 3I/ATLAS and cross-breeding 09.10.2025

What would happen to the universe if we could time travel? How fast does the earth move? And at what point does our brain switch from awake to asleep? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

The science of cringe, meat juice & psychedelic shrimp 02.10.2025

Will trees adapt to climate change? What causes migraine auras? And what happens in your body when you quit vaping? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

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