x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Dr Karl Podcast

Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!

science

All Episodes

40:03

Ageing brains, poo colour and conspiracy theories

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/07/04

Why does it become harder to learn things as we get older? If you injured yourself in space, would it hurt as much as it would on earth? And why does cheese taste better melted? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

39:04

Crying headaches, subtitles and human evolution

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Can long term use of cannabis change your eye colour? Why do adults feel the cold more than kids? And what will the next stage of human evolution look like? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

38:29

Blood types, nanny naps and the winter solstice

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/06/20

Why does our skin dry out more in winter? If you were born deaf and blind, how would you think? And is sparkling water just as hydrating as regular water? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

41:24

Cryogenic freezing, cravings and the placebo effect

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/06/13

What role do genetics play in determining how smart someone will be? Why are rainbows always the same shape and colour? And where do the vitamins in fruit and vegetables come from?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

36:12

Microplastics, genetic modification and fire vs ice

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/06/06

If all planets are stuck in the sun's gravitational pull, what stops them from being completely pulled into the sun? Does melting cheese change its nutritional value? And could we genetically modify before birth?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

33:45

Harnessing earthquakes, dog bellybuttons and baby clouds

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Can we harness the power of earthquakes? Why don't dogs have bellybuttons like us? And why tf do you sometimes see one little cloud in a clear sky?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Ruby Miles.

en

39:21

Irrational phobias, earthquakes and mathematics

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/23

What kind of math formulas go into AI? What influences our biggest fears? And can humans acclimatise to every weather condition?Dr Karl and special guest Tom Crawford answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

38:03

Aurora australis, op shop smells and photographic memory

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/16

Can eating certain foods change the taste of bodily fluids? Why do I get congested after a night out drinking? And why does armpit hair stop growing at a certain length?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

37:37

Wine sneezes, yawning vs. swallowing and dimensions...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/09

What's actually happening when you get the wind knocked out of you? Why does swallowing combat yawning? And could we ever visualise someone else's pain?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

20:57

BONUS EP: Space farts, dog breath and the Laws of...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/09

If the whole population stood in one spot and ran would the earth spin like a treadmill? What would happen if gravity didn’t exist? And are farts powerful enough to propel you in space?Dave from Glass Animals asks these questions and more on this bonus episode of Science with Dr Karl.

en

38:18

Planet-eating stars, Dreamtime astronomy and the...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Why is it so dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse? How do we know that all foods taste the same to every person? And the big question - do aliens exist? Dr Karl and special guest, Kirsten Banks, answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

33:17

Tick bites, dirty diamonds and the bacteria takeover

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/04/18

Why does my voice wobble when I have vulnerable conversations? Why does food taste different at different temperatures? And how do you grow seedless mandarins if they have no seeds?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Bec Charlwood.

en

39:01

Flushing etiquette, growing pains and heat vs...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/04/11

What impact does trauma have on your memory? Why do chillies burn your tongue and lips but not your throat? And could octopuses take over the world? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

36:29

Cloning dinosaurs, inbreeding implications and the...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Why do some medications reduce your sex drive? Why do dogs bite their own tail? And if you were preparing for the end of the world, what is the one medication you would take with you?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

39:37

Tea wees, volcanic extinction and muscle loss

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/03/28

What is it about beans that make us fart? Why do we lose muscle so quickly? How does a drink's temperature impact its fizz?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

37:27

Violent burps, sneezing erections and breathing bums

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/03/21

Why do old people have such a distinctive smell? What would happen if gravity suddenly doubled? And why do my limbs always swell during a flight?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

39:30

Shooting stars, astrology vs. astronomy and...

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Is it possible to speed up or slow down the speed of sound? Will stars eventually become invisible to the naked eye? And what would happen if you took your space suit off in space?Dr Karl and special guest, Dr Laura Driessen, answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

37:00

Space smells, flying headaches and nails

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/03/07

What does space smell like? Is the youngest sibling technically more elite? And do bushfires burn at a lesser intensity when at higher altitudes?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

38:56

Leap years, dizziness and epoxy resin

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/02/29

Why does the sun feel hotter on certain days? What would happen if an astronaut sneezed inside his helmet while in space? And does drinking lots of water make you sweat more?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

en

33:21

Throat tickles, arctic currents and sticky surfaces

Dr Karl Podcast ·

2024/02/22

How important are orgasms to our mental health? What would happen if the world stopped spinning? And would expired milk be safe to drink if you boiled it?Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Ash McGregor.

en

348 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter