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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

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16:34

Mars #2 with Dr Adrian Brown (321)

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2022/12/25

On the surface of Mars, the NASA Perseverance Rover is bottling rocks to be returned to Earth. How will they get back? Why are the samples so valuable? Dr Brown, Australian Scientist with the mission, has the latest news in the second part of his discussion with Dr Karl. @DrAdrianJBrown1 drkarl.com

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17:28

Mars #1 with Dr Adrian Brown (320)

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2022/12/18

While planet earth was in Covid lockdown, a NASA spacecraft left for Mars. Perseverance ("Percy" to its friends) is on a mission to unlock planetary secrets. Dr Adrian Brown gives Dr Karl the latest news from the Martian surface. @DrAdrianJBrown1 drkarl.com

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28:00

Coral Health with Dr. Wachenfeld (319)

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2022/12/11

The world's largest coral reef is in trouble. Chief Scientist for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Dr Wachenfeld, talks with Dr Karl about what he is seeing. Twenty five years ago waves of hot water were first measured. They continue with intensity. Will the COP Accords be enough to save our reefs? gbrmpa.gov.au\ drkarl.com

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23:54

Dark Matter & Neutrinos with Professor Marcela Carena...

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2022/12/04

Particle physics makes discoveries each day. Professor Carena gives Dr Karl the latest on the relationship between dark matter and neutrinos. Professor Marcela Carena DrKarl.com

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26:19

Beyond Higgs with Professor Marcela Carena (317)

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2022/11/27

Particle physics is amazing science. Professor Carena works on the edge and gives Dr Karl an insight into why bosons matter. Professor Marcela Carena DrKarl.com

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19:26

The cost of Cancer with Professor Tindle (315)

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2022/11/13

The last thing you expect to see at an oncology ward is a cash machine. Professor Robert Tindle discusses the unequal and sometimes unfair cost of treating cancer. Is your cancer common? Did a drug company successfully navigate the health system? In Australia the difference can be enormous. Robert's book is "Your Cash or your Cancer."roberttindlescience.com drkarl.com

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52:53

Invisible Infrared: James Webb Space Telescope with...

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2022/11/06

Professor Peter Tuthill and Dr Karl live on stage at Sydney Ideas. They peel back how and why the James Webb Space Telescope (our Infrared Eye in the sky) has keys for survival. Earth is already out of balance with an extra 600,000 Hiroshima atom-bombs of heat every day. The good news? Climate change is measurable and can be stopped. Audio Podcast edited for listening pleasure. Sydney Ideas event and video:

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30:34

Breakfast of Champions with Dr Nick Fuller (313)

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2022/10/30

If Antimatter exists, why isn't there anti-food ? Stuff you can eat to lose weight. Dr Fuller has discovered interesting results from 2020 research based on thermogenisis. This is not a diet. It won't take weight off but it could cut weight gain by 250%. drkarl.com interval weight loss

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30:23

Converge with Associate Professor Catherine Ball (312)

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2022/10/23

Twentieth-century futurists spoke warmly of a tech convergence where digital lives would become seamless. Now that data is omnipresent and society more connected than ever, how are we going? Dr Karl gets a spot check from "Converge" author Associate Professor Catherine Ball and there's some good news. drkarl.com

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29:53

5 Numbers with Professor Lewis (311)

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2022/10/16

Are there more questions than answers ? Dr Karl probes Prof. Lewis on 5 numbers from a Science magazine. How much (or little) do we know? drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

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21:27

Aussie Aerospace with Taylah Griffin (310)

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2022/10/09

Taylah Griffin shares her inspiring career pathway from her early passion for STEM to being the first Indigenous person in Australia to graduate with an Honours degree in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering. She now works for Boeing Defence Australia and is on a fast career trajectory. #shirtloadsofscience #indigenousSTEM

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32:03

Psychedelic therapies with Dr. Bahceci (309)

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2022/10/02

Psychedelic drugs in the 50s & 60s offered hope for relief from some mental illnesses. Lawful access to these chemicals was shut off in 1971 by US President Nixon. Fifty years later the science is mounting for their therapeutic use. Dr. Bahceci works in this area and explains to Dr Karl the latest research. This podcast discusses mental health and suicide. Some may find this confronting or distressing. If this material raises concerns for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on

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32:43

New Covid Vaccines with Dr Steain (308)

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2022/09/25

Could 2023 be the year we stopped the Covid ? Dr Karl meets a Sydney virologist working on this mission. Dr Megan Steain gives a viral history of the past three years and an outline of her project to develop better vaccines. drkarl.com @m_steain

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23:56

Space Comms with Dr. Badri Younes (307)

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2022/09/18

Space exploration needs good communication. Dr. Karl grills NASA veteran Dr. Younes. drkarl.com

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30:40

Starbursts with Dr Adele Goodwin (306)

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2022/09/11

Their guts are called Nuclear Pasta. You need X-Ray space telescopes to capture their burps. Observations take kiloseconds. What kind of stellar monsters are inhabiting our galaxy? Dr Adele Goodwin gives Dr Karl an insight. drkarl.com

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21:42

Monopoles & Inflation with Prof Lewis (305)

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2022/09/04

Monopoles and Inflation are Cosmic. Professor Lewis shows Dr. Karl their theoretical universal origins. Drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

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27:20

Our biggest Space Telescope with Professor Lewis (304)

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2022/08/28

There are more than a new set of lenses on the JWST. It has better eyes, a giant sun shield and a new brain. Professor Lewis helps Dr Karl interpret the astounding images coming from our Lagrange point. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com

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25:48

Agreeing to Disagree with Professor Arvanitakis (303)

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2022/08/21

Antisocial behaviour is increasing. Why ? Professor Arvanitakis dissects the problem and gives Dr Karl some practical solutions. drkarl.com Prof Arvanitakis

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20:28

Ice Cores with Dr Lenneke Jong (301)

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2022/08/07

Near the South pole is a buried time machine. It can take us back to our Ice Ages . Dr Jong explains what it is and why science in Antarctica is crucial in understanding Climate Change.

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25:57

Hydrogen with Dr Fiona Simon (300)

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2022/07/31

So many earthly problems can be addressed- at least theoretically - with Hydrogen. Most involve switching from carbon but many engineering issues arise. We have never done this at scale. Is Hydrogen the answer? Dr Karl discusses a H2 Future with Dr Fiona Simon from the Australia's Hydrogen Council. drkarl.com h2council.com.au

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