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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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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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English


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Fart Busting with Prof Collins (382)

5/4/2024
Dr Karl investigates the science of rear emissions with a dietetics Professor Clare Collins. How much per day? What makes them smell? What makes them feel hot? Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl

Duration:00:17:19

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The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)

4/27/2024
Crops under attack, falling nutrition, viruses spread by Insects. Dr.Trebicki researches agriculture on a warming planet and the news is not great. Dr Karl addresses the myth that Carbon Dioxide is good for all plants. @PiotrTrebicki Dr Karl

Duration:00:22:03

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Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380)

4/20/2024
Silicon chips are everywhere. Will they continue to multiply ? Does meeting carbon reduction targets rely on Solid State efficiency ? Dr Karl talks benefits and costs with Dr Lang. Dr Karl Dr Lang

Duration:00:19:27

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Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks (379)

4/13/2024
Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution. DR kARL Dr Sirks

Duration:00:24:04

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Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

4/6/2024
There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia. Dr Sanchez-Bayo Dr Karl

Duration:00:18:07

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iFasting with prof Varady (377)

3/30/2024
One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful. Dr Karl Prof Krista Varady

Duration:00:24:19

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Viral History with A/Prof Morgan (376)

3/23/2024
Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowledge of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the history and written a book about how we got where we are. dr Karl A/Prof Morgan X: @DrGMorgan Threads: @dr.gregory.morgan Blue Sky Social: @drgregorymorgan.bsky.social

Duration:00:22:22

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Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375)

3/16/2024
When Aircraft accidents happen we investigate how and why. Dr Sonya Brown tells Dr Karl about the process of improving safety and the importance of learning from incidents. DrKarl.com Dr Sonya Brown

Duration:00:18:29

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Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374)

3/9/2024
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

Duration:00:21:47

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Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373)

3/2/2024
How should we explain bumps in the observations of Stars? Cosmology is full of intangible forces. Professor Renee James explains "Helium Flash", why it is mostly invisible to us and when density matters. Dr Karl twitter@drcrj

Duration:00:19:31

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Cleaner Air with Dr King (372)

2/24/2024
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

Duration:00:26:35

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The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371)

2/17/2024
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

Duration:00:25:42

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The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370)

2/10/2024
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

Duration:00:20:20

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Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369)

2/3/2024
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

Duration:00:24:58

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Vaper Trails pt 1 with Prof. Chapman (368)

1/27/2024
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

Duration:00:20:30

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Sleep with Professor Siobhan Banks (292)RPT

1/20/2024
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

Duration:00:27:52

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Creatures with Professor Dieter Hochuli (302)RPT

1/13/2024
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

Duration:00:31:10

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Medical Cannabis with Dr Bahceci (299)RPT

1/6/2024
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

Duration:00:20:20

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Arthritis supplements with Professor Collins (316)RPT

12/30/2023
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

Duration:00:29:50

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Sunscreen Science with Geoff Mutton (342) RPT

12/23/2023
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

Duration:00:27:47