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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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15:44

Life Out There - the new science of Astrobiology (155)

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2019/10/13

2019's Nobel Physics prize was shared by three Astrophysicists: Jim Peebles for his Big Bang cosmology plus Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for their discovery of exoplanets. To discover life out there, we need Astrobiologists. Rocket propulsion Scientist Dr Rachel Brachman and astro-chemist Dr Michael Malaska are turning their talents towards biology and the search for extra-terrestrial life.

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37:42

Vaccination Saves us - with Dr David Isaacs (154)

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2019/10/06

Polio, smallpox, measles, whooping cough - the list goes on. Vaccination has saved more human lives than other treatments. Dr David gives Dr Karl the facts on our biggest medical miracle - training our immune system to fight deadly invaders.

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23:29

Sand Talk with Tyson Yunkaporta (153)

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2019/09/29

Dr Karl embraces Sand Talk. The first Australians have been exchanging complex concepts this way for 60,000 years. Climate Change and the nature of Time can both be discussed (in Sand Talk).Tyson Yunkaporta and Dr Karl share traditional wisdom and science. https://www.bookdepository.com/Sand-Talk-How-Indigenous-Thinking-Can-Save-World-Tyson-Yunkaporta/9781925773996

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21:54

NASA Flight Director Matt Abbott (151)

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2019/09/15

July 2019 marked 50 years since the Apollo moon landing. Days later, Chris Kraft, a visionary behind Mission Control and Nasa's first flight director died aged 95. Dr Karl talks with Matt Abbott - a flight director for 40 shuttle missions. Matt worked on the ISS Robotic arm and is now fine-tuning mission control for the upcoming Orion missions - returning to the moon and beyond. @Aquarius_Flight

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24:01

Kate Cole on protecting yourself from Silicosis (150)

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2019/09/08

Silicosis is a deadly lung condition. It is an occupational disease traditionally associated with stone masons and miners. Today new generations are at risk. From workers on infrastructure to home handy-persons cutting concrete, fine particles of silica can be inhaled without the right protection. Kate Cole tells Dr Karl how to stay safe.

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18:50

Kate Cole Silicosis Science and History (149)

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2019/09/01

Digging big holes is dangerous work. Silicosis is a cumulative and sometimes fatal disease resulting from breathing in certain types of dust from broken rocks. Kate Cole is Occupational Health and Hygiene Manager for the new Sydney Metro. She talks with Dr Karl about the history and science of dust diseases.

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21:20

The Rust that Kills Breakfast (148)

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2019/08/25

Romans used Red Dog sacrifices but could not stop it. Decades ago Science slowed the red fungi with new strains of cereal crops. Food security is back in the headlines and the battle is not over according to Professor Robert Park. Winds continue to spread deadly spores that kill the wheat crops we rely on. robert.park@sydney.edu.au

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19:53

The Lancet diet with Dr Kyra Sim (147)

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2019/08/18

Dr Karl and Dr Sim work through a Diet that balances the needs of farmers, ecologists and your body to find a natural balance. The diet (published in the Lancet) is meant to challenge us towards a sustainable and healthy future.

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20:23

Autism is so diverse that researchers need a spectrum...

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2019/08/11

Dr Karl talks with University of Sydney researcher Marilena Demayo about the complex process of identifying and unravelling autism. @MMDeMayo

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23:24

3 Doctors on Carbon, Black Holes and Car Keys (144)

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2019/07/28

How to make Graphene at home, how to visualise a Black Hole and the accidental Car Key immobiliser. Doctors Karl, Alice and Jessica with the latest.

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30:17

The Symbiology of Corals and how it might save them ...

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2019/07/21

It's 20 years since our first modern Global Coral Bleaching event. Now they are regular, harder and faster. A deadly trio of climate change conditions are killing corals. Dr Emma Camp, a Marine Bio-geochemist, is at Ground Zero on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. She might have discovered some micro-biological interactions that could throw corals a lifeline. @emmafcamp https://emmafcamp.com/

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21:26

Data Visualisation with Dr Emi Tanaka & Dr Karl (142)

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2019/07/14

Statistics are essential today.They are complicated and easy to misinterpret. Clearly communicated results can make a world of difference to new ideas. Dr Emi and Dr Karl discuss smart ways to reveal your data. http://soapboxscience.org/soapbox-science-2019-sydney/

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27:22

The Worst (and Best) Diets of the year (140)

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2019/06/30

41 recent Diets have been ranked by US Health professionals. Dr Nick Fuller takes Dr Karl through the top and bottom of the chart. Is there a new Number One this year ? Will it be the 5/2, Keto, Dash or Mind ? Before you start your next diet, listen to this Podcast. Twitter: @drnickfuller Website: www.intervalweightloss.com.au

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25:57

The Landfill that ate Cranbourne (139)

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2019/06/23

Dr Gavin Scherer tells Dr Karl of an Environmental catastrophe that engulfed a brand new Australian suburb. How did it happen? What did it take to fix? A blow by blow account of what it takes to undo decades of bad choices. http://bit.ly/2JZqXmi

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25:36

PFAS, Will they be around forever ? (138)

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2019/06/16

The PFAS family of chemicals were Jet-Age wonders. Now some of them are biohazards that can cause cancer in high concentrations. PFAS are proving very hard to contain and break down. Dr Gavin Scherer has the job of finding them and making them safe. https://www.aecom.com/au/pfas/ https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/

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15:27

Walking after Eating may be very good for you (137)

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2019/06/09

Dr Kyra Sim treats takes Dr Karl through The benefits of exercise - after eating. @kyrasim

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22:18

3 Docs on Astro AI, Danish Bugs and reverse...

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2019/06/02

How we are training computers to look and see like us, how young Danish Citizen Scientists discovered new bacteria and the Benjamin Franklin effect - no kites or thunderstorms involved. Dr Alice Motion, Dr Jessica Supernova (aka Bloom) and Dr Karl return.

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28:07

Eat more of these foods (136)

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2019/05/26

Tongue to tail, our bodies need this more than ever. The science is absolute - hearts, brains, bodies, guts - this works. It's affordable, tasty and we all need more of it. Bananas, popocorn and high cocoa dark cholocate ? Professor Claire and Dr Karl both have upped their fiber intake. http://healthyeatingquiz.com.au/

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27:07

Drilling for Clues with Dr Tas van Ommen (134)

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2019/05/19

Geology reveals deep history. For recent history , 1 to 2 million years, glaciology has answers. The bubbles buried in ice in Antarctica are like a time machine for our atmosphere. Earth's Ice Ages are out of kilter and we need to know why. Dr Karl and Dr Tas van Ommen talk about the next 4 Antarctic summers of drilling required to discover what is really going on.

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25:30

Our Ice Ages with Dr Tas van Ommen (133)

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2019/05/12

We are officially in an interglacial period - between ice ages. Dr Karl talks with Australian Glaciologist Dr Tas van Ommen about the times when Ice sheets were a kilometre thick. What caused them and how long did they last. Understanding earth's history is our best chance for anticipating its future.

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