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Dr Karl Podcast

Science EN ↓ 250 episodes

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

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Evolution, Ethanol & Venom 15.02.2023

Why do Cicadas chirp? Were there in-between stages in human evolution from Ape to Human? Could we survive by eating our own skin? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Clouds, Space & Storms 08.02.2023

Why does Jupiter have so many moons? Why are there different layers of clouds? What is heat haze? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Blue Bottles, Sun & Farts 01.02.2023

How do we measure time? What should come first, sunscreen or insect repellent? Where do Blue Bottles come from? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Cicadas, Mints & Urine 25.01.2023

How does Bluetooth work? Will human's evolve to lose all of our hair? Is the hole in the Ozone Layer repaired? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Hot prawns, rubber shoes & sad songs 19.01.2023

Can temperature affect food allergies? Could our shoes be harming the environment? What's the song that makes Dr Karl cry? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith. Producer: Joe Khan

Flickering lights, snake digestion and air conditioners 12.01.2023

Can smells stick in your nose forever? Do clouds actually "burn away"? Do monkeys also have genetic disorders? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith. Producer: Nick Gerber

Atoms, farts & boiled eggs 15.12.2022

How heavy are our farts? Who was the first Human alive? Are Florence + The Machine song's scientifically factual? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Invincibility, sphincters & mirrors 08.12.2022

Can sound waves hurt you? Which generation will be the last one to die? Why is the reproductive window shorter for women then men? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Dark matter, astrology & globular clusters 01.12.2022

Why do we call it the Milky Way? Does dark matter actually exist? What do astrophysicists think of astrology?  Dr Karl & astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Fecal transplants, sunscreen & nasal sprays 24.11.2022

What do fecal transplants do? How long should you use a nasal spray? Why isn't there a longer lasting sunscreen? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter.

Experiments, Surgeries & Melting 17.11.2022

Does Ice melt quicker in fizzy drinks? What happens to the air inside us after surgery? Should we clean our teeth with warm water? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Caffeine, Cockroaches & Non-stick Pans 10.11.2022

Are non-stick pans toxic? Will Nuclear powered cars be possible in future? Can tree's evolve? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Supplements, Digestion & Food 26.10.2022

How do foods affect out food? Do green supplements have the same effect as eating Veggies? How many times a day should we Poo? Dietician, Clare Collins, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Producer: Lu Hill

Terraforming, Rovers & Mars 19.10.2022

Could we live on Mars in the next 100 years? Do Space Rovers enjoy music? How quickly do scientists receive data from Mars? NASA Scientist, Adrian Brown,  and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Dog Breeds, Elements & Insects 12.10.2022

Why does warm water sometime look opaque? How is the Earth so warm if Space is so cold? Why do some dog breeds have sinus issues? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Coral Reefs, Bleaching & Marine Biology 05.10.2022

What is Coral Bleaching? How do Jellyfish move? Is La Nina affecting Coral Reefs? Dr David Wachenfeld, Chief Scientist of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Space Collisions, Identical Twins & Steam Boats 28.09.2022

Why does time travel faster when you sleep? Why do lights and colours look different under water? Why do we get Diarrhea? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Bananas, Spiders & Sun Gazing 14.09.2022

Does vitamins dissolve slower in cold water? Why does the Sun burn if there is no oxygen in space? Why do some people get hiccups after running? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lachie Pringle.

Immortal jellyfish, jet lag, stomach acid 07.09.2022

Why don't bids get electrocuted? Can we nuke a comet? Why don't babies grow nose hair? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Climate Change, Green Power & Rainbows 31.08.2022

What can we do to reduce Climate Change? Is solar panels adding to the heat of the earth? Why don't Rainbows have colours like black and brown?

Mysterious sounds, sunsets and heartburn 24.08.2022

How was the earth made? Does time pass differently on other planets? Why does smell just before rain starts?

Introducing: WHO'S GONNA SAVE US? 21.08.2022

This isn't a podcast about how climate change is real – we've known that for a long time. And it's not another show about the devastation climate change is causing, or how we got here. Because we don't need to talk about the problem anymore. We know what's going on. This is a show about how much better things could be, and the people who are fighting to get us there. Reporters from the science tea...

Aerospace, Indigenous STEM, pollution 17.08.2022

How much pollution does an aeroplane make? Why is it so addictive to pick a scab? What would happen if the world lost oxygen for five minutes?

Co2 absorption, directions in space, smelly wee 10.08.2022

Is timber making the world heavier? How do you navigate in space? And, why does your wee smell after eating asparagus?

Getting shrunk, artificial gravity, bellybutton fluff 04.08.2022

Can war and violence have a lasting impact on our DNA? Would we die if we got shrunk to the size of an ant? How does wind form so quickly? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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