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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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26:24

Green Chemists Paul Anastas & John Warner (352)

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2023/09/03

Dr Karl meets two Green Chemists. For 30 years they have been encouraging sustainable and cleaner chemical processes. DrKarl.com Dr Paul Anastas John Warner

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22:44

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

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2023/08/27

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

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19:29

Starry Gravity with Professor Lewis (350)

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2023/08/21

Will 2023 be the year that we both see and feel more gravity waves? Dr Karl probes Prof Lewis about what is so exciting linking LIGO with Pulsars. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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22:28

Fusion Power with Professor Wilson (349)

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2023/08/13

Meet a scientist working to build and test a fusion power plant. Fusion Professor Howard Wilson has intimate knowledge of plasma - the stuff inside stars - and what is needed to safely contain it on earth. Prof. Wilson

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26:52

Star Shine with Kirsten Banks (348)

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2023/08/06

PhD student Kirsten Banks takes Dr Karl on a deep journey towards a new candle standard. Stellar seismology and the search for exoplanets may make galactic maps more accurate. @Astrokirsten

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31:37

Gene Therapies with Professor Alexander (346)

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2023/07/30

Gene therapies are being approved for a growing number of conditions. Professor Alexander talks to Dr Karl about how they work and the decades of testing to make them safe. Prof. Ian Alexander Dr. Karl

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26:12

Net Zero with Aussie Research (347)

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2023/07/23

Nature needs our help to beat global warming. Dr Karl consults Prof D'Alessandro about her team's work to pull carbon out of the air using solar power. Professor D'Alessandro Dr Karl

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24:58

Hormones with Dr Vavrek (345)

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2023/07/16

Around 20 years ago a worldwide hormone scare took hold. Was it a media beat-up? Dr Natasha Vavrek takes Dr Karl through the experiment that caused it and numbers that were misreported. Today HRT is called MHT and is safe again. thebubbletasmania DrKarl

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20:47

Psychedelics and Therapy (344)

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2023/07/09

Australia has implemented laws to permit the use of some psychedelic drugs in strictly controlled circumstances. Psychedelics researcher Dr Paul Liknaitsky and acclaimed author Heather Rose discuss the possibilities and complexities. #shirtloadsofscience This podcast will discuss topics of mental health. If you find parts of this content confronting or distressing contact Lifeline on 131114. Heather Rose Dr Paul Liknaitzky

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15:04

Neil deGrasse Tyson (343)

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2023/07/02

Astrophysicist, author, and speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Dr Karl to talk about science communication. Today needs global action based on solid science like never before - so how to frame it ? July 23 NZ-Au-Sg Tour dates Drkarl.com

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24:53

Healthy chewing and eating with Prof Collins (341)

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2023/06/19

Healthy eating begins in the mouth. How much should you chew food? What sized bites are best? Can Dental Health affect your gut? Dr Karl masticates these topics with Dietetics Professor Collins. drkarl.com

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25:15

Wind Physics with Dr Rosemary (340)

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2023/06/11

Wind-powered turbines are powerful machines. So why only three blades? Dr Rosemary gives Dr Karl an introduction to the engineering and physics of getting electricity from air currents. drkarl.com

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23:58

Astro Units with Dr Laura (339)

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2023/06/04

How can we measure space? Dr Karl consults a Radio Astronomer on units. Please note: Star Wars and Hans Solo references included. drkarl.com

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25:31

Radio Stars with Dr Laura (338)

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2023/05/28

Could a black hole photobomb a star? Dr Laura Driessen explains. drkarl.com

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27:49

Reionisation with Prof Lewis (337)

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2023/05/21

Too hot for synthesis ? Too cool to stick ? The early universe is a bog for electrons . Dr Karl gets the latest on Dwarfs vs Dwarves with Prof Lewis.

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27:19

Energy and Cars with Dr Bjorn Sturmberg (336)

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2023/05/14

Electricity is how Australians get to 43% net zero by 2030. Transport must be part of that plan. Dr Sturmberg has been testing strategies to put electric cars on the grid, in the home and out in paddocks. Recorded in Dec 2022 information was correct then. bjornsturmberg.com drkarl.com

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23:40

Dark Mythbusting with Prof Lewis (335)

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2023/05/07

Matter and Energy continue to raise shadowy questions in physics. Dr Karl tests some recent dark theories with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

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24:32

The Five Kilo conundrum with Dr Nick (334)

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2023/04/30

Why do popular weight loss programs fail just when you feel they should work ? Dr Nick applies science to a healthy body and has good news. drkarl.com interval weight loss

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28:50

Cosmic matching with Professor Lewis (333)

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2023/04/23

In dating shows there is always the promise of a perfect match. Can this idea be found in Astrophysics ? Dr Karl checks with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

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29:43

Quantum Computers with Dr Jessica (332)

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2023/04/16

What are quantum computers? Dr Jessica explains the world of quantum and what to expect in the decades to come.

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