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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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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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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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