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Dr Karl Podcast

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Dr Karl Podcast
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  • Dr Karl Podcast

    The vagus nerves, lightspeed travel and peripheral night vision

    30/04/2026 | 40 mins.
    Is blood really a liquid? Can cats predict a period? And would a soft drink save your life in the wild?
    Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl
    Stay up to date with Theresa's work via her socials: @drtheresalarkin
  • Dr Karl Podcast

    Rogue planets, dark matter and time dilation

    23/04/2026 | 35 mins.
    When are we going to start time travelling? Why does our brain slow down in near-death experiences? And how do we know what it's like to lick different surfaces? 
    Dr Karl, Professor Geraint Lewis and Caitlin Thurn answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl
    And search Artemis Project to find out more about the work Caitlin does supporting students through their education.
  • Dr Karl Podcast

    Nose picking, dermatillomania and the weight of the world

    16/04/2026 | 39 mins.
    What do we want from the moon? Are our feet faster than us? And what's Dr Karl's favourite flavour of milk? 
    Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl
  • Dr Karl Podcast

    Leech brains, animal instincts and echidna quirks

    09/04/2026 | 38 mins.
    Is it bad to rub your eyes? What do birds get up to during migration? And which hair colour is the strongest? 
    Zoe Kean answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl
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    Artemis II, decomposition and breast milk

    02/04/2026 | 37 mins.
    Do soap suds affect cleanliness? How does salt in the ocean form? How many mushrooms would it take to decompose a human body?
    Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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About Dr Karl Podcast

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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