Dr Karl Podcast

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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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Doppler effect, the smell of rain and water intoxication

Can we really hear the ocean in a seashell? What is considered the "right" amount of water? And why do our ears pop when we have the windows down while driving? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

42 min
28 NOV

Ozempic, plant protein and food noise

Does intermittent fasting affect your metabolism? Why do you feel nerves in your gut? And could hay fever reignite food allergies? Dr Karl and special guest Dr Clare Collins answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

39 min
21 NOV

Sperm competition, ring of fire and the late heavy bombardment

Why do we have eyebrows? Is there a way to predict the future of evolution in humans? And what would our doctors ask Charles Darwin at a dinner party? Dr Karl and special guest Zoe Kean answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

39 min
14 NOV

UV ratings, anxious sweats and morning people

How does alcohol affect your sleep? Can energy be destroyed? And how do snakes stay so clean? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

41 min
7 NOV

Terraforming Mars, intergalactic travel and the Perseverance Rover

What impact would living on Mars have on our bodies? Could we ever have 'Earth' on our identification? And how are the astronauts stuck on the International Space Station going? Dr Karl and special guest Dr Adrian Brown answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

36 min
31 OCT

String theory, Benford's Law and the discovery of Pi

Is math a human invention or something we discovered? How many ways are there to count? And can math offer a solution to microplastics? Dr Karl and special guest Matt Parker answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

42 min
24 OCT

Breath work, species adaptations and peak solar energy

How realistic are shark attacks in movies? Why are there no monkeys in Australia? And how important are breathing exercises? Science communicators Zoe Kean and Ruben Meerman answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

41 min
17 OCT

Shark repellants, going grey and the sixth sense

Will humans ever evolve to be immune to cancer? How effective are shark bands for surfers? And are our dreams made of atoms? Science communicators Zoe Kean and Ruben Meerman answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

42 min

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Best science podcast out there!

3 days ago

Au7000

This pod is so educational and fun to listen to 😀😀😀
Best Science Q&A

5 days ago

MrTimshel

One of the great converts from radio segment to podcast. . It’s been running for decades and there are still such great questions from the audience which Karl (and his exceptional guests) answer in such a delightful and accessible way. Love this show!!
Best podcast

23 Nov

Don’t want ta tell ya

Dr Karl= awesome guy
Thank you , love this

15 Nov

Karlsbestie

This is such an interesting podcast that I love listing to on my drive to work Thank you so much and keep up the good work

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!