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PODCAST

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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25:48

White Drink Scams - Dr Nick Fuller lifts the lids...

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2021/01/17

A new drink category has sprung up in your supermarket. The Labels say "Milk" but what's really inside ? On the internet you'll find all kinds of nice things being said, but some of these products have hidden health hazards. Loss of bone mass, weight gain and bad cholesterol buildup are some of them. Others are lousy value for money. Doctor Nick lists the healthy and economical choices for every diet. @drnickfullerwww.intervalweightloss.com.au drkarl.com

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21:58

Laughter is Infectious. Can we use it for good ? -...

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2021/01/10

International Health Workers witness daily tragedies . Sometimes they get sick too. Where are the science comedian without borders? Meet Alanta Colley. With many tales to years abroad, she talks of the parasites she's been infected with, those she's seen and read about. Does Dr Karl & Dr Alice test the formula "Tragedy+Time = Comedy". rpt

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29:06

Stand-up Mathematician, Matt Parker, on Monster Maths...

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2021/01/03

When maths goes wrong in the real world , it can cost billions. Dr Karl quizzes Matt Parker on the mishaps with planes, bridges, drilling and PAC-MAN. From unboxing calculators for YouTube to why footballs should be donuts (if you believe the signs), this is Recreational Mathematics. A comedy of errors with some brilliantly told disaster stories. RPT drkarl.com

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22:38

Nuyina - Australia's new Antarctic explorer (219)

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2021/01/02

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22:44

The Secret Life of Stars part 2 (big ones) with...

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2020/12/27

Stars come in many sizes. Dr Karl visits the large and strange with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. The professor and Dr karl wrestle with "the Secret Life of Stars". drkarl lisaharveysmith

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27:29

The Secret Life of Stars with Professor Lisa...

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2020/12/20

How old is our sunlight ? What is our Sun made of ? Where do we rank in the stellar nursery ? Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith and Dr Karl wrestle with "The Secret Life of Stars". drkarl lisaharveysmith

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24:41

Future Universe History part 2 with Professor Lewis...

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2020/12/13

From star nurseries through physics and chemistry, the Kruszelnicki-Lewis explanation of the lot continue. Unashamedly from an Earthling perspective it is based on accepted 2020 theories. Professor Lewis confesses he's a Silurian. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.com

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24:46

Future Universe History part 1 with Professor Lewis...

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2020/12/06

Dr Karl and Prof Lewis describe our universal beginnings Where did we come from? Where are we going? At a crossroad of Nordic and Celtic cultures this is the first part of a groundbreaking podcast. Universal Origins 101 http://drkarl.com www.geraintflewis.com

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25:33

Black Hole Ergosphere with Professor Geraint Lewis (214)

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2020/11/29

Dr Karl has his mind blown by the Ergosphere. Black Holes reveal themselves as engine rooms of the Universe. Spinning Black Holes add another dimension. Who knew they spun? Who knew that made such a difference? Professor Geraint Lewis on the evolving science of darkness. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.com

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32:19

Value of Life with Professor Richard Denniss (213)

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2020/11/22

Covid-19 has sparked global debate about the balance between commerce and the cost of health care. Does a life have a price ? If so, what is it ? Economist, Richard Denniss, talks Dr Karl through the Australian Government budget papers where a dollar value is listed. ( Note this varies around the world) drkarl.com

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19:11

Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science (211)

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2020/11/09

Bernie Hobbs guests Shirtloads to talk about "Dr Karl's Surfing Safari through Science " with Dr Karl. His latest book has spiders, anuses and Black Holes. Nothing is off limits. It also includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms. Find out how. drkarl.com

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17:53

Nanotech Food with Professor David Julian McClements...

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2020/11/08

Could we feed a growing population, reduce greenhouse gases and improve sustainability at the same time? Professor David Julian McClements thinks so. He says nanotech foods have answers and they may even be healthier. Critics say , like GM crops, nanotech has to be low risk and beat consumer resistance. A nutrition revolution or frankenfood ? Dr Karl gets a taste of a future. Drkarl.comhttps://www.umass.edu/foodsci/faculty/d-julian-mcclements

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25:03

Black Holes and the 2020 Nobel Prize with Professor...

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2020/10/25

...and the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics goes to - Black Hole Research - split three ways. 50% to Roger Penrose and his "robust prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity". Andrea Ghez and Reinhard Genzel shared the rest for finding "a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy". Dr Karl probes Prof. Lewis on what this means and why Black Holes have glowing rings. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.comhttps://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2020/summary/

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25:18

The Simulation with Professor Lewis (208)

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2020/10/18

Is this real or a Simulation ? How much science and how much fiction is there in movies like the Matrix, Fantasia, Total Recall or Dark Star? Is this a rehearsal ? How might we tell ? Dr Karl does a 2020 reality check with Professor Geraint Lewis. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.com

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29:06

The Brightest Stars with Professor Lewis (207)

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2020/10/11

Which stars shine brightest ? Professor Geraint Lewis tells Dr Karl about the ultra-shiny heavenly objects he has found. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.com

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20:19

Life on Venus with Dr Bloom (206)

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2020/10/04

Sixty years ago Venus was our twin - tropical but possibly Earth-like. NASA's 1962 Mariner 2 mission blew that up . It showed Venus unfit for life - too hot with hostile chemistry. Glimmers of hope have recently appeared. Doctors Jess and Karl discuss life on Venus. With sharper instruments and more knowlege of Life - what are the chances? www.drkarl.com

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23:15

When Black Holes collide with professor Geraint Lewis...

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2020/09/27

We are learning more about Black Holes with the latest detection Technology. Prof. Geraint Lewis tells Dr Karl about how we found black hole twins, how we know they are not identical and what it means for Einstein's predictions. www.geraintflewis.com http://drkarl.com

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27:27

The Universe has a Dark Side with Professor Geraint...

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2020/09/20

Dr Karl probes Professor Lewis on the latest on Dark Matter. Is it evenly spread ? Are there Dark Halos ? Galactic contact - fact or fiction ? Big questions with the best answers we have at the moment. (Trigger Warning - ep includes Dark Light) www.geraintflewis.com drkarl.com

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25:38

How Bent is our Universe ? with Dr Jessica Bloom (203)

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2020/09/13

An episode of colossal proportions on the shape of space. Your mind will be blown in multiple dimensions. Dr Jessica also explains to Dr Karl three ways the Universe can end. (Trigger warning : none have a restaurant and donuts are mentioned many times).

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24:15

Food for Health with Dr Nick Fuller (202)

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2020/09/06

Dr Karl visits Dr Nick for a health and diet check-up. In Covid times it is harder to stay in shape. Dr Fuller talks through the basics and what we can do to make healthy changes that last - whatever your age. Twitter: @drnickfuller Website: www.intervalweightloss.com.au More from Dr Nick include Fasting(164), Worst and Best(140), Salt(124), Fads(120), White Drinks(114 ) & Diet(86)

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