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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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21:47

Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374)

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2024/03/10

The observed Universe is very binary and occasionally poly. Professor James takes Dr Karl inside a collapsing star and suggests how the last ray of starlight will shine. Dr Karl Professor James

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19:31

Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373)

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2024/03/03

How should we explain bumps in the obsevations of Stars? Cosmology is full of intangible forces. Professor Renee James explains "Helium Flash", why it is mostly invisible us and when density matters. Dr Karl twitter@drcrj

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26:35

Cleaner Air with Dr King (372)

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2024/02/25

Lung Disease is killing more of us each day. As temperatures rise, why is our air more contaminated ? Dr King explains how it's happening and what to do about it. Dr Karl Dr Bronwyn King

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25:42

The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371)

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2024/02/18

In part 2, Prof Lewis introduces Dr Karl to Quarks, Leptons and Bosons. It's a messy subatomic zoo and still our Standard Model of everything.Avoid brain pain and listen to part 1 first . Dr Karl Professor Geraint Lewis

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20:20

The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370)

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2024/02/11

The Standard Model for everything ... is full of weird names and strange numbers. In part 1, Prof Lewis explains to Dr Karl how we got into this mess and why this mess still holds true. Dr Karl Professor Geraint Lewis

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24:58

Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369)

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2024/02/04

Vapes are 21st century inventions but the science of smoking and its dangers are well known. Prof. Chapman tells Dr Karl how Vapes are likely to be worse than tobacco, why "Puff Parameters" lead to such conclusions, and how lung cancer became a top killer. Dr Karl.com simonchapman6.com

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20:30

Vaper Trails pt 1 with Prof. Chapman (368)

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2024/01/28

On Jan 1st , Australians have new buying restrictions for vapes. Prof Chapman guides Dr Karl through the Science of Nicotine addiction, how to battle Big Tobacco and why access rules must change. Dr Karl.com simonchapman6.com

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27:52

Sleep with Professor Siobhan Banks (292)RPT

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2024/01/21

There are many sleep myths. Dr Karl clears up some with sleep researcher Professor Banks. So are there links between bad sleep and inflammatory disease? drkarl.com

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31:10

Creatures with Professor Dieter Hochuli (302)RPT

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2024/01/14

Creatures surround us . All we have to do is look. Professor Dieter Hochuli shows us a living world right on our doorstep. https://www.urbanfieldnaturalist.org/book drkarl.com @dieterhochuli

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20:20

Medical Cannabis with Dr Bahceci (299)RPT

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2024/01/07

Medicinal use of cannabis is a big deal. How many cannabinoid chemicals are there? How receptive is the human body? Can you drive a car after CB pain relief? The answers vary. Dr Karl and Dr Bahceci have the Australian science. Always check with your local authorities on the law. @DilaraB_PhD drkarl.com

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29:50

Arthritis supplements with Professor Collins (316)RPT

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2023/12/31

Someone you know is being treated for Arthritis. Fifteen per cent of Australians suffer pain daily and there are few safe drugs. This has led to shelf loads of "supplements" and "alternatives". Does any of it work? Professor Collins compiles the best research to date. Most do nothing (so don't waste your health, time or money). nomoneynotime.com.au drkarl.com

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27:47

Sunscreen Science with Geoff Mutton (342) RPT

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2023/12/24

What is the best way to protect your skin? Dr Karl seeks ground truths from an industrial chemist. Is it all in the science of drying paint ? drkarl.com

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27:10

Bee Genes #2 with Dr Remnant (367)

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2023/12/17

Epigenetic jellies did not help. Feral bees made it worse. When a species-jumping parasite landed in Australia, our biosecurity controls ultimately failed. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains to Dr Karl how we lost round one against Varroa and the battles now being planned. DrKarl.com Dr. Remnant

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20:41

Bee Genes #1 with Dr Remnant (366)

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2023/12/10

Human prosperity has risen on the wings of bees - until recently. A species-jumping parasite has landed in Australia. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains to Dr Karl how and why this is so risky. DrKarl.com Dr. Remnant

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25:47

Repair & Recovery with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (365)

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2023/12/03

Space hardware needs to be reliable, affordable and repairable. Recycling rockets and reprogramming helicopters are all part of a day's work for support staff. Adrian Brown Dr karl

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24:51

Martian Bath Rings with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (364)

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2023/11/26

Salts prove Mars once had water. The rings tell us more about how and when this happened. Also the story of the lost chopper and how they found it. Dr Karl with first-hand accounts from Percy's driver. Adrian Brown Dr Karl

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22:57

Billion-LY Bubble with Prof Lewis (363)

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2023/11/19

Dr Karl gets a detailed briefing on a giant starry bubble just announced. Professor Lewis includes CMB, BAOs and traces of Dark Matter in his explanation. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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23:04

G-Bombs with Prof Lewis (362)

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2023/11/12

There are F Bombs in the Oppenheimer movie but no mention of G Bombs. Dr Karl probes Prof Lewis for the original source of atomic energy . The answer is surprising. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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20:47

Knot Maths with Assistant Professor Lisa Piccirillo...

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2023/11/05

Dr Karl meets Assistant Professor Lisa Piccirillo who unravelled an age-old knotty problem with four dimensional topology. Professor Piccirillo will deliver the Simon Marais Memorial Lecture at The University of Sydney on 7 November, register here. Dr Karl Professor Lisa Piccirillo

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17:09

Cosmic Ticks #2 with Prof Lewis (360)

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2023/10/29

How far can we "see" through Space-Time? Professor Lewis takes Dr Karl to a place where everything is in slo-mo (relatively). The discussion naturally concludes with Time Machines. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis

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