Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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Shirtloads of Science Podcast

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/

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Women who Measured the Stars with Dava Sobel

    Edwin Hubble is world famous. What about Henrietta Swan Leavitt? She found a way to measure and classify the universe. In Dava's book "The Glass Universe" she references the half million glass slides Henrietta and other women used to document both the northern and southern skies.

    20 min
  2. The Matter of Everything with Dr Suzie Sheehy (288)

    15 SEPT

    The Matter of Everything with Dr Suzie Sheehy (288)

    Observe, Ask, Explain, Predict , Test. These are the steps scientists use to improve our knowledge. Dr. Suzie Sheehy is a particle physicist. She talks with Dr Karl about twelve significant experiments that changed the modern world. https://drkarl.com https://suziesheehy.com

    34 min
  3. Converge with Catherine Ball

    8 SEPT

    Converge with Catherine Ball

    Data is omnipresent and society is very connected Thirty years ago futurists said tech "convergence" would deliver us seamless digital lives So are we there yet?. Dr Karl gets a fact check from "Converge" author Associate Professor Catherine Ball. drkarl.com

    30 min

  4. 1 SEPT

    Parrot Thinking with Prof Pepperberg RPT (327)

    Bird Brains are different. Professor Irene Pepperberg has been probing their psychology for decades. She is the author of the NY Times bestseller 'Alex and Me', the story of her 30-year experiment with a grey parrot.  Alex the parrot

    32 min

  5. 25 AUG

    Night Sky Lights with Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith (351)

    Auroras, fireballs and space junk. They are all visible.   Prof Lisa and Dr Karl discuss how and where you might spot them. Also, how you can get your name into space. drKarl.com lisaharveysmith.com

    22 min
  6. Meet the Incretins with Dr Fuller (397)

    18 AUG

    Meet the Incretins with Dr Fuller (397)

    There is a family of chemicals that has drug companies popping corks. Obesity researcher Dr Nick Fuller explains to Dr Karl how they work and why they sometimes fail. Healthy Parents Healthy Kids with Dr Nick Fuller DrKarl

    20 min
  7. Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller (396)

    11 AUG

    Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller (396)

    Dr Karl (former father of the year) talks with Dr Nick Fuller (recent dad) about teaching children how to eat. The good habits learned early lead to healthy lives. Healthy Parents Healthy Kids by Nick Fuller DrKarl

    26 min

  8. 4 AUG

    Sport+Maths 2 with Dr Tom Crawford (393)

    Dr Tom Crawford explains to Dr Karl how using fluid density might improve your sporting performance. Listen out for duelling and marathon running references.   TomRocksMaths drKarl.com

    31 min
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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/

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  • Creator
    Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    382
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Shirtloads of Science

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