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Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

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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27:52

Sleep with Professor Siobhan Banks (292)RPT

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2024/01/21

There are many sleep myths. Dr Karl clears up some with sleep researcher Professor Banks. So are there links between bad sleep and inflammatory disease? drkarl.com

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31:10

Creatures with Professor Dieter Hochuli (302)RPT

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2024/01/14

Creatures surround us . All we have to do is look. Professor Dieter Hochuli shows us a living world right on our doorstep. https://www.urbanfieldnaturalist.org/book drkarl.com @dieterhochuli

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20:20

Medical Cannabis with Dr Bahceci (299)RPT

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2024/01/07

Medicinal use of cannabis is a big deal. How many cannabinoid chemicals are there? How receptive is the human body? Can you drive a car after CB pain relief? The answers vary. Dr Karl and Dr Bahceci have the Australian science. Always check with your local authorities on the law. @DilaraB_PhD drkarl.com

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29:50

Arthritis supplements with Professor Collins (316)RPT

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2023/12/31

Someone you know is being treated for Arthritis. Fifteen per cent of Australians suffer pain daily and there are few safe drugs. This has led to shelf loads of "supplements" and "alternatives". Does any of it work? Professor Collins compiles the best research to date. Most do nothing (so don't waste your health, time or money). nomoneynotime.com.au drkarl.com

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27:47

Sunscreen Science with Geoff Mutton (342) RPT

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2023/12/24

What is the best way to protect your skin? Dr Karl seeks ground truths from an industrial chemist. Is it all in the science of drying paint ? drkarl.com

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27:10

Bee Genes #2 with Dr Remnant (367)

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2023/12/17

Epigenetic jellies did not help. Feral bees made it worse. When a species-jumping parasite landed in Australia, our biosecurity controls ultimately failed. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains to Dr Karl how we lost round one against Varroa and the battles now being planned. DrKarl.com Dr. Remnant

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20:41

Bee Genes #1 with Dr Remnant (366)

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2023/12/10

Human prosperity has risen on the wings of bees - until recently. A species-jumping parasite has landed in Australia. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains to Dr Karl how and why this is so risky. DrKarl.com Dr. Remnant

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25:47

Repair & Recovery with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (365)

Shirtloads of Science ·

2023/12/03

Space hardware needs to be reliable, affordable and repairable. Recycling rockets and reprogramming helicopters are all part of a day's work for support staff. Adrian Brown Dr karl

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24:51

Martian Bath Rings with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (364)

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2023/11/26

Salts prove Mars once had water. The rings tell us more about how and when this happened. Also the story of the lost chopper and how they found it. Dr Karl with first-hand accounts from Percy's driver. Adrian Brown Dr Karl

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22:57

Billion-LY Bubble with Prof Lewis (363)

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2023/11/19

Dr Karl gets a detailed briefing on a giant starry bubble just announced. Professor Lewis includes CMB, BAOs and traces of Dark Matter in his explanation. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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23:04

G-Bombs with Prof Lewis (362)

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2023/11/12

There are F Bombs in the Oppenheimer movie but no mention of G Bombs. Dr Karl probes Prof Lewis for the original source of atomic energy . The answer is surprising. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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20:47

Knot Maths with Assistant Professor Lisa Piccirillo...

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2023/11/05

Dr Karl meets Assistant Professor Lisa Piccirillo who unravelled an age-old knotty problem with four dimensional topology. Professor Piccirillo will deliver the Simon Marais Memorial Lecture at The University of Sydney on 7 November, register here. Dr Karl Professor Lisa Piccirillo

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17:09

Cosmic Ticks #2 with Prof Lewis (360)

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2023/10/29

How far can we "see" through Space-Time? Professor Lewis takes Dr Karl to a place where everything is in slo-mo (relatively). The discussion naturally concludes with Time Machines. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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20:03

Cosmic Ticks #1 with Prof Lewis (359)

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2023/10/22

How do Cosmologists measure Space-Time? Professor Lewis explains Einstein's clocks and the new cosmic ticks. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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26:58

Space Law 102 with Duncan Blake (358)

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2023/10/15

What governs the resources, risks and rewards on the Moon, Mars and beyond? Dr Karl gets a booster shot of Space law with specialist lecturer Duncan Blake. Drkarl.com Duncan Blake

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23:54

Space Law 101 with Duncan Blake (357)

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2023/10/08

What are the rules for human behaviour in Space ? Dr Karl gets an introduction to Space Law history with specialist lecturer Duncan Blake. Drkarl.com Duncan Blake

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25:31

Soot & Seaweed with Prof. Tuthill & Tiahni Adamson (356)

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2023/10/01

Stars & Cows with astrophysicist Prof Peter Tuthill & Wildlife Conservation Biologist Tiahni Adamson (356)

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25:20

Busting big nicotine with Dr King (355)

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2023/09/24

The story of how a local oncologist took a pledge against Big Tobacco to the United Nations and had it passed. Dr Karl talks with Dr Bronwyn King about her crusade against the merchants of preventable disease through tobacco-free portfolios. drkarl.com tobaccofreeportfolios.org

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23:12

Tyre Chemistry with Dr Linda (354)

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2023/09/17

Meet tyre nerd and chemist Dr Linda Mitchell. She works in stewardship - trying to improve our recycling of rubber. How many old Australian tyres are exported and burned each year? Way too many and Dr Mitchell knows how we can do better. DrKarl.com TSA Lindylulu77

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25:55

Cosmic Ripples with Professor Davis (353)

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2023/09/10

Professor Davis and Dr Karl delve into the universal tensions and cosmic ripples. Are there frozen clumps at regular intervals leading back to the Big Bang? drkarl.com @tamarastro

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