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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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17:49

Insects, Cinema and Chemicals (132)

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2019/05/05

In the 60's the Green Revolution promised to feed the world. It succeeded with huge productivity gains, new products and profits. Now we are discovering a legacy. Plus More than 40% of this species are declining and a third are endangered. Plus does you body smell different while watching certain movies. Dr Alice Motion and Dr Karl discuss.

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24:51

Wastewater Science with O3 (131)

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2019/04/28

Did you know the atmospheric layer that shields us can also clean dirty water ? Meet 3 MegaKennies. Scientists who know about ozone and how to use it. Australia's largest music festival site produces a Megalitre of waste per day for a few weeks each year. They have a plant that ticks all the environmental boxes. Dr Jake O'Brien, Ben Kele and Guy Scott explain. https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/16984

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27:15

Antarctic Krill, Bubbles and Whales with Dr Gwen...

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2019/04/21

As the Christian world marks almost 2,000 years of Easter, Dr Karl searches for million-year-old air bubbles. The Chief Scientist for the Australian Antarctic Division, Dr Gwen Fenton, outlines why it will take 4 antarctic summers to drill for air that will answer fundamental questions about Climate Change, plus Krill and the fish that Dr Karl stopped eating.http://www.antarctica.gov.au/

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21:04

Dean Ahern Antarctican Allrounder (129)

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2019/04/14

To operate at the earth's extremities you need a special skillset. Dean has been a professional chef, mining machine operator and martial arts instructor. Dr Karl discovers how this produces rock solid members of our Antarctic support team. Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program. @AusAntarctic

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18:39

Prof Suzie and Jordan Digging in the Antarctic Dirt...

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2019/04/07

Antarctica has virgin soil which is frozen most of the year. Inside are some of the most hardy and unusual life forms including Tardigrades. RMIT Professor Suzie Reichman and PhD Student Jordan McCarthy are studying the local species and to trying to answer how they survive and how tolerant they are to human occupation. Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program.@reichman_lab @AusAntarctic

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25:59

Antarctic support with Sharon Labudda (127)

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2019/03/31

For every Scientist in Antarctica at least 5 support staff are needed. Dr Karl meets one of them. Sharon Labudda. She's in logistics but will turn her hand to fixing engines, carting supplies or getting scientists and their experiments done safely. Dr Karl also gets a lesson in how to speak Antarctican. What's a Yellow Hagg, the AAD, a Deezo or an FTL? Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program. @AusAntarctic

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23:40

How Antarctica is melting with Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi (126)

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2019/03/24

If you want to know how Global Warming works, ask a Glaciologist. Dr Karl talks with Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi about his measurements on the Totten Glacier - one of the fastest flowing in Antarctica. His measurements, models and predictions are rewriting the timetable for ocean level rises. Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program. @AusAntarctic

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21:57

Dr Karl, Dr Alice and Antarctica (125)

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2019/03/17

Dr Karl gives Dr Alice a first hand report on Antarctica in February 2019. So how is climate change affecting the area ? Who are the scientists and what are Australians like living in our coldest territory ? Dr Karl traveled south to Casey research station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program @AusAntarctic

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20:11

The Salty Truth with Dr Karl & Nick Fuller (124)

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2019/03/10

We all need Salt, but too much makes you sick. Too much for too long kills you. So how much is enough and which foods have it ? Dr Nick busts FIVE common Myths to help you toward a simple lower-salt lifestyle plan. Feel better and you're likely to lose some weight. Twitter: @drnickfuller Website: www.intervalweightloss.com.au

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20:38

Damien Manuel on CyberWar (123)

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2019/03/03

Dr Karl probes Damien Manuel from Deakin University on the foundations of modern Cyber warfare. From Stuxnet to Brexit, Trump16 and IIWAM, our Digital space is being warped and manipulated. Part 2 on Dr Karl's 2019 Cybersecurity podcast.

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28:03

Damien Manuel on spotting Cyber Warriors (122)

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2019/02/24

Dr Karl probes the Director for Centre for Cyber Security Solutions, Damien Manuel, on digital safety. Smartphones, Digital health records, Credit Cards, Huawei and the most common types of cyber warriors. Update your shields in 2019 because smart refrigerators can launch DDOS attacks. Karl and Damien discuss the telltale signs and what to do.

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19:41

Saving lives with a drop of Blood Plasma (121)

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2019/02/17

Dr Karl meets Daniel Alexander. Daniel donates blood plasma every second week. Find out how his particular blood can save the lives of babies. His body chemistry is rare and he's one of oly 150 Australians currently supporting this vital program. Blood is central to life and our immune system. Donating in Australia https://www.donateblood.com.au/

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25:29

Not-so-super Foods- Dr Nick Fuller & Fads that Fail...

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2019/02/10

Imagine something that would undo all the bad stuff you put in your mouth. Now that would be a Super Food. Superfoods do not exist and Dr Nick Fuller takes Dr Karl through recent claims. Twitter: @drnickfuller Website: www.intervalweightloss.com.au

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22:07

Spotting sharks with drones - Dr Karl & AI expert...

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2019/02/03

Dr Karl and AI expert Dean Blumenstein from UTS Sydney discuss the application of drones being deployed on Australian beaches this summer. Can deep learning improve on helicopter surveillance ? Can a drone save someone from drowning faster than lifeguards ? How safe in are we in the hands of AI ?

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18:09

Deep Neural Networks - The growth of Artificial...

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2019/01/26

Two decades in and the 21st century being swarmed by digital services - both wanted and unwanted. Dr Karl discusses how we've got here - and where we're going with AI expert, Dean Blumenstein from UTS Sydney. When deep neural networks have lifetimes of human learning inside, Are we heading towards a safer space ?

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14:11

Science Olympics ? They exist ! (117)

Shirtloads of Science ·

2019/01/20

Meet Rebecca Whittle, an Australian Teenage Gold medallist in the 2018 Science Olympics. Rebecca was part of a four-member team representing us at the International Earth Science Olympiad. While sports dominate media, it is brain power that will provide for our future. Discover more and the games set for Adelaide in 2019. asi.edu.au amt.edu.au https://www.facebook.com/AustralianScienceOlympiads

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16:48

The Antarctic Treaty and Space Law (116)

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2019/01/13

An aspiring space diplomat tries to determine space law using the Antarctic Treaty. Both were set in the Cold War but the times have changed. Compare and contrast with Dr Karl and Annie.

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28:26

Ultimate organic cleaner, Enzymes & Mongolia (113)

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2018/12/16

Is the ultimate cleaning compound a human byproduct ? What if Evolution was part of an experiment ? Can a Virus kill Bacteria ? Plus Dr Karl reports on his recent visit to Mongolia.

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20:22

Highlights from the Ignobel & Nobel prizes (112)

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2018/12/09

Dr Karl & Dr Alice bring you some of 2018's remarkable innovations. A process that transformed manufacturing and surgery, the "Deborah" Number and why a team of researchers went to a Post Office to investigate Male Erectile Disfunction. https://twitter.com/DoctorKarl

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18:55

Guidelines for relief of Lower Back Pain (111)

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2018/12/02

7% of the listeners to this podcast will be affected by attacks of lower back pain. For both men and women it is a debilitating condition. Worse still, some prescriptions result in death. Professor Chris Maher challenged orthodoxy in a 2018 Lancet article with a set of treatment guidelines. Dr Karl helps decode the article for you. https://www.nps.org.au/ http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/people/academics/profiles/christopher.maher.php

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