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United States
Description:
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/
Language:
English
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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