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Dr Karl Podcast

Dr Karl Podcast

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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!

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  • 882 - Tea wees, volcanic extinction and muscle loss

    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.

    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 39min
  • 881 - Violent burps, sneezing erections and breathing bums

    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.

    Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 37min
  • 880 - Shooting stars, astrology vs. astronomy and spaghettification

    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.

    Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 39min
  • 879 - Space smells, flying headaches and nails

    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.

    Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 37min
  • 878 - Leap years, dizziness and epoxy resin

    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.

    Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 38min
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