365 episodes

Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
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    • 4.7 • 66 Ratings

Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
https://drkarl.com/

    Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380)

    Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380)

    Silicon chips are everywhere. Will they continue to multiply ? Does meeting carbon reduction targets rely on Solid State efficiency ? Dr Karl talks benefits and costs with Dr Lang.
    Dr Karl
    Dr Lang

    • 19 min
    Dark Matter Ballooning with (379)

    Dark Matter Ballooning with (379)

    Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution.
    DR kARL
    Dr Sirks
     

    • 24 min
    Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

    Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

    There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia. 
    Dr Sanchez-Bayo

    Dr Karl
     

    • 18 min
    iFasting with prof Varady (377)

    iFasting with prof Varady (377)

    One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful. 
    Dr Karl
    Prof Krista Varady

    • 23 min
    Viral History with A/Prof Gregory (376)

    Viral History with A/Prof Gregory (376)

    Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowledge of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the history and written a book about how we got where we are. 
    dr Karl
     A/Prof Morgan
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    Threads: @dr.gregory.morgan

    Blue Sky Social: @drgregorymorgan.bsky.social

    • 22 min
    Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375)

    Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375)

    When Aircraft accidents happen we investigate how and why. Dr Sonya Brown tells Dr Karl about the process of improving safety and the importance of learning from incidents.     
    DrKarl.com
    Dr Sonya Brown
     

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

RonnyBenny ,

Always informative and always entertaining

Have followed Dr Karl for many years. How is it possible to know sooo much? He is a black hole of knowledge and keeps absorbing even more. Thanks. Archie from Cardiff

dvvrj ,

Who doesn’t love Dr Karl and a science podcast?

An absolute belter again!

Gavlarall ,

Superb science with a knowledgeable host!

This podcast is so listenable and the subjects are relevant and great guests that know there stuff!Always leaves me wanting more!Keep up the good work Dr Karl.

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