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Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Dr Karl"s a curious optimist. Join him as he explores the latest developments in science with leading researchers and communicators. And remember, it"s never too late for a happy childhood. Series Producer: Isabelle Benton Technical Producer: Maya Cook Contact: shirtloadspodcast@gmail.com Watch Shirtloads on Youtube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5v8fnD27rc&list=PLbDH9bxN-EryKiiRoeFnOm0Ejif3-rdIx

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19:31

Meet the Incretins with Dr Fuller (397)

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2024/08/18

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

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26:10

Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller (396)

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2024/08/11

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

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31:02

SportsMaths 2 with Dr Tom Crawford (395)

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2024/08/04

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

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23:57

SportsMaths 1 with Dr Tom Crawford (394)

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2024/07/28

Playing sport on a rotating planet has advantages. Dr Tom Crawford gives Dr Karl tips on using Maths to score more goals and break records. TomRocksMaths Drkarl.com

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21:21

Blinking Stars with Kirsten Banks (393)

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2024/07/21

When degenerate electrons meet 0.47 of a solar mass what happens? This is the start of Kirsten' Banks' PhD thesis. Dr Karl investigates the secret behavior of Red Giants in the Milky Way and their Helium flashes. Kirsten Banks (astrokirsten.com.au) DrKarl.com

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21:29

Avian Ancestry with Professor Simon Ho (392)

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2024/07/14

The bird family tree may need pruning. Geneticists have made new connections that take us back to the great extinction event. Professor Ho explains to Dr Karl how this is changing our views on dinosaurs and chickens. Prof Simon Ho DrKarl.com

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17:42

Dunkel flaute. with Dr Barnes (391)

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2024/07/07

Dr Karl learns a new German word "Dunkel flaute". Rare in Australia yet it plays havoc in colder countries. Yet another reason why atomic reactors are a poor choice as Dr Barnes explains. Dr Barnes drkarl.com

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20:26

Nuclear free Net Zero with Dr Rosie Barnes (390)

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2024/06/30

Under current net zero plans, local renewables should directly supply 75% of our energy needs. What about the remainder? Dr Karl consults an engineer on why atomic reactors are a very poor choice for Australian conditions. Dr Barnes drkarl.com

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26:39

Exceptional Moons with Kate Howells (389)

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2024/06/23

Which planetary moons are the best? Space fanatic Kate Howells puts Dr Karl in orbit around some of our most interesting lumps of stuff. How will Earth's moon rate ? @SpaceKateH Drkarl.com

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29:38

Long Covid (Part 2) with Professor Steven Faux (388)

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2024/06/16

A shadow of Covid-19 lingers for many. Dr Karl continues his discussion with front-line clinician Professor Steven Faux. Good diagnosis and management offer some a healthy future. drKarl.com Long Covid

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23:13

Long Covid (Part1) with Professor Steven Faux (387)

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2024/06/09

Poor health lingers after some Covid-19 infections. Dr Karl discusses the symptoms and solutions with a front-line Australian clinician as they delve into his book 'Long Covid’. drKarl.com Long Covid

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30:02

Seeing through Doubles with Caitlin Thurn (386)

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2024/06/02

Physics experiments, two centuries old, can still be used to probe matter and energy. Caitlin Thurn takes Dr Karl through the simple yet extraordinary results.

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24:31

Corrections with Prof Lewis (385)

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2024/05/26

Dr Karl fact checks with Professor Lewis. What is the current understood state of the Universe and how close is the end ? Geraint F Lewis Dr Karl.com

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18:00

Blood Pressure with Prof Collins (384)

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2024/05/19

Professor Clare Collins explains her ongoing research into one of the world's big killers - blood pressure. Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl

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27:14

Dr Driessen decodes (383)

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2024/05/12

Dr Karl visits a list of stellar phenomena with interpretive help from radio astronomer Dr Laura Driessen. Topics include brown dwarfs, proper motion, Jumbos and Universal wobbles. https://astrolaura.com/ drkarl.com

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17:19

Fart Busting with Prof Collins (382)

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2024/05/05

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

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22:03

The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)

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2024/04/28

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

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19:27

Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380)

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2024/04/21

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

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24:04

Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks (379)

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2024/04/14

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

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18:07

Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

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2024/04/07

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

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