Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
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Shirtloads of Science

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. RPT Growing Ear Drums with Professor Marcus Atlas

    3D AGO

    RPT Growing Ear Drums with Professor Marcus Atlas

    Dr Karl uncovers a lifelong Australian quest to restore comfort and hearing with custom made eardrum transplants. Called Cleardrums, Professor Marcus Atlas is close to passing regulatory hurdles for human trials. Ep407 [Repeat] drkarl.com

    24 min
  2. RPT Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller

    APR 13

    RPT Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller

    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. Ep396 [Repeat] Healthy Parents Healthy Kids by Nick Fuller DrKarl

    27 min
  3. RPT Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks

    APR 6

    RPT Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks

    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. Ep379 [Repeat] Dr Karl Dr Sirks

    25 min

  4. MAR 30

    Seaforesting Carbon with Sam Elsom (424)

    Atmospheric Carbon is burning us up. CO₂ is the big culprit but what about methane? Industry calls it "natural gas" but sheep and cattle belch millions of tons. Australian scientists have a very cool answer with seaweed. drkarl.com seaforest.com.au

    17 min
  5. Food Noise with Professor Clare Collins (423)

    MAR 23

    Food Noise with Professor Clare Collins (423)

    Weight loss medicines are never easy. What happens when your brain says you're full? Dr Karl and Professor Clare Collins explore the promises and pitfalls plus the ones that occasionally kill. drkarl.com

    29 min
  6. Keeping Cool ep2 with Professor Jay (422)

    MAR 16

    Keeping Cool ep2 with Professor Jay (422)

    Our warming world means more humidity.  You can't see it but you can feel it.  Professor Ollie Jay introduces Dr Karl to wet bulb thermometers, how sweating works and why humidity gets you down.     DrKarl.com Prof Ollie Jay

    19 min
  7. Keeping Cool ep1 with Prof Jay (421)

    MAR 9

    Keeping Cool ep1 with Prof Jay (421)

    Summer heat waves are increasing - so AC or fan, what is best? The answer becomes unclear when air temperatures are in the high 30s. Professor Jay takes Dr Karl inside your sweat glands to discover the physics of keeping cool.    DrKarl.com Prof Ollie Jay

    19 min
  8. The Crack with Marcus Chown (408)

    MAR 5

    The Crack with Marcus Chown (408)

    Author and astrophysicist Marcus Chown is a great explainer. A British stargazer, he studied under Richard Feynman in California. Dr Karl puts him to the test talking about Marcus' latest book on black holes "A Crack in Everything". DrKarl.com @marcuschown

    24 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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      410
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Show Website
      Shirtloads of Science

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