Dr Karl on triplej
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Dr Karl on triplej

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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!

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!

548
15

Chocolate dreams, deep sea pressure and the Goldilocks Zone

Could we evolve into sea being if we were in water enough? What causes knots in your muscles? And do fish ever get thirsty? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 7 months
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37:51

Bee stings, broken hearts and brain rot

Why is the dead of night so cold? Can the Earth generate its own electricity? And can we clear up whether water is clear? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 8 months
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41:39

Aphantasia, smelling to survive and bionic vision

Why is it colder the closer we get to the Sun? Are stiff drinks or soft drinks better for fighting sickness? And can we recreate the human brain? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 8 months
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39:27

Plastic sweat, alien life and how to be a morning person

How did a crackle of cockatoos figure out a water bubbler? Why do we get weak - literally - when we laugh? And would having an exoskeleton be all it's cracked up to be? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 8 months
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43:16

Colder temperatures, dog lookalikes and colour perception 

How scientifically accurate is Bee Movie? What would happen if the Earth had a twin? And what is Dr. Karl's favourite story? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 8 months
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41:43

Slow-mo animals, breathing powers and the science of cat scratches

Can we sniff our farts away? Are birthday twins just a coincidence? And why do menstrual cramps hurt more than stomach aches? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Bec Charlwood. 
Science and nature 9 months
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39:10

The origins of BBQ, fecal bacteria and the Seven Sisters

Is it possible to turn into your roommates? How did the living DNA code come to exist? And when did we first start using kitchen utensils? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 9 months
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39:47

Smoke alarms, airplane mode and chemtrails 

Does blending ingredients in a smoothie destroy their nutrients? How do we distinguish between phantom smells and real smells? And are infrared saunas safe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Science and nature 9 months
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39:17

Meat glue, cold remedies and roadkill 

What influences intelligence? Does the earth's rotation affect flight time? And what temperature will de-fog your windscreen? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Science and nature 9 months
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43:38

Rollercoaster retirement, winking, and zombie stars

Why am I always running out of conditioner before shampoo? How come mozzies bite some people and not others? And does a dog's sense of smell give it a better memory? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen.
Science and nature 9 months
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39:16

Alien planets, sea sickness 101 and the perfect chocolate

Is it possible to breathe through our ears? Why do we always queue in a snake form? And what's hiding in the rest of the ocean?     Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen 
Science and nature 10 months
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38:04

Jet lag, dire wolves and scented farts

What would happen if the Moon was bigger than Earth? How is sandpaper made? And does glue dry in space? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 10 months
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40:22

Crime scenes, sweat logic and fighting misinformation

Do cortisol detoxes work? Can our bodies predict rain with pain? And is this Halsey lyric - ‘the father's DNA stays inside the mother for 7 years’ - scientifically accurate? Bianca Nogrady and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 10 months
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43:12

Cloud seeding, endorphins and heartstrings

Do animals have different blood types? How was the earth's core created? And back to basics - why is the sky blue? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Science and nature 10 months
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40:52

The ethics of genetics, teleporting earthworms and perfect naps

Why are we so helpless as babies? Are cats targeting people with allergies? And if we could bring back dinosaurs, would they survive? Zoe Kean answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 11 months
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40:33

Heterochromia, cold water therapy and time of death

How does our body tell us we're thirsty? Do trees get cancer? And if the entire world flooded, could we all turn into fish people?   Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 11 months
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40:16

Patternicity, lemon tree wees and static electricity

Where is wind going? Are ants able to predict rain? And why do sportspeople train at higher altitudes? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 11 months
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40:46

Taste vs. smell, doomscrolling and insulated drink bottles

Why does the contraceptive pill affect your dreams? Can your pet watch you weld? And is there a science behind the tension shifting in a room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 11 months
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40:09

Beached whales, earworms and the 'city killer' asteroid

What are the most effective ways to decrease exposure to microplastics? Is there a link between planet alignment and weather patterns? And what would happen if an asteroid hit the earth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 12 months
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42:31

Panic attacks, dark matter and melting ice creams 

What’s the next step in human evolution? Are there any land animals that produce electricity? How do bees select their flowers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 
Science and nature 1 year
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41:28
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