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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.
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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/

    Fart Busting with Professor Collins (382)

    Fart Busting with Professor Collins (382)

    Dr Karl investigates the science of rear emissions with a dietetics Professor Clare Collins. How much per day? What makes them smell? What makes them feel hot?
    Prof Clare Collins
    Dr Karl

    • 17 min
    The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)

    The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)

    Crops under attack, falling nutrition, viruses spread by Insects. Dr.Trebicki researches agriculture on a warming planet and the news is not great. Dr Karl addresses the myth that Carbon Dioxide is good for all plants.
    @PiotrTrebicki
    Dr Karl
     
     

    • 22 min
    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

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32 Ratings

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This is an interview show with scientists rather than a call-in program like Karl’s Triple J show. I especially like the episodes on electricity.

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