Dr Karl Podcast

Do flies like humans more than poop? How is dark energy created? Will masks change the evolution of our face? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Could we adapt to the climate on Mars? What is system inertia? How scientifically accurate is the 2015 film 'The Martian'?Our special guest this week is Dr Adrian Brown from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He and Dr Karl answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Why do insects bite me and not my partner? What impact do wind farms have on marine life? How do underwater noises effect dolphins?Our special guest this week is Dr David Wachenfeld from the Australian Institute of Marine Science. He and Dr Karl answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Why do we itch at random times? Will mining on the moon affect Earth? How do tracking dogs pick up people's scent?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.

What causes colours in sunsets? Why can some people spin their eyes really fast? How much pollution is being emitted when a car sits at traffic lights? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Pip Rasmussen.

Dr Lucy and Dr Karl are joined by special guest astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis to answer all your science questions inspired by movies! What's the most accurate time travel movie? How fast do you need to move to dodge bullets? When will we get hoverboards?

Can Metalcore clear your throat? Can you make alcohol out of paper? Why is the ocean salty?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What part of our nose do we use to smell? Will climate change effect evolution? Can you re-catch the sickness you gave to someone else?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Where are we at with time travel? How come male seahorses give birth? Is it quicker to go up the stairs two steps at a time?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Can you burn more calories if you sing while exercising? What happens when your ears pop? How beneficial is pre-workout?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Will another species evolve from humans? Is Jupiter a solid or a gas? If chickens eat redback spiders, do their eggs become poisonous? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest science writer Zoe Kean and guest host Ash McGregor!

Do we have a new planet in our solar system? How does asparagopsis decrease methane gas from live stock? Can plants hear certain frequencies?Dr Karl, Tiahni Adamson and Peter Tuthill answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why are bubbles round? Is my vacuum cleaner haunted? Why do we facepalm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How do you measure the size of a galaxy? Will AI answer all the paradoxes in the world? How many times could you wrap your intestines around the globe?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How are bulls so toned if they only eat grass? How do astronauts navigate in space? Can you fart and sneeze at the same time?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.

How come reptiles can bask in the sun and not get sunburnt? Why does pasta taste better as leftovers? What's the best way to clean grease?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What does a mirror see when it looks in a mirror? How old can Sharks be? Are Sea levels equal?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How does First Nations Astronomy differ? How do Wombats clean their pouch? How can we trick our memory?Dr Karl, Corey Tutt and Krystal De Napoli answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do some people feel the cold more than others? What state is electricity? Where does all the sweat, bevvies and yucky stuff go after a music festival?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do the deceased still get goosebumps? Can you smell sickness? And you'll meet, the Rainbow Chasers.Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Where did snakes evolve from? Is it possible to be at a standstill in the universe? Could a human head survive if detached from the body?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How much of the Ocean is undiscovered? Can our body become immune to Cold & Flu tablets? What on earth is Anti-matter?!Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How do earthquakes work in Australia? How do testosterone levels affect our body? Why do we need to poo after coffee?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do we close our eyes when we kiss? Where’s the best heating position in the microwave? How does alcohol breath testing work?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do we crave something sweet after dinner? Can supplements really affect our metabolism speed? Does cooking food affect the use by date?Dr Karl and special guest, Clare Collins, answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Can our hearts sync to the music we're listening to? What's the speed of our nervous system? Can helicopters fly in space?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do all living things on earth sleep? Which alcohol is the worst for you? Does time ever skip a beat?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why does you voice get deeper when you're sick? Can a solar flare scorch the Earth? How did Axolotls evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do flies experience time quicker? Why can some people nap and others can't? How do antibiotics work?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How Does Grass Spread? Why Do We Get Snotty In Winter? Should We Worm Ourselves Often?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What would Dinosaurs taste like? Do dogs recognise their own breed? Why do kids get more nosebleeds than adults?Science writer Zoe Kean & Naomi Koh Belic answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do trees have large dead branches? Do sharks have bones? When do single octopi die? Science writer Zoe Kean answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do Shells have tiny holes? How do Clown Fish avoid being stung? Is Algae the future?Bianca Nogrady and David Wachenfeld answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Are wind powered cars possible? Can you get sick from rapid changes in temperature? Can Astronauts be tickled in space?Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Lu Hill

How does our body use energy? Why does food change colour when cooked? Why deos Beer taste stronger when its warm?Dr Karl & Professor Alice Motion answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Do we age the same in outer space? Can some animals have Gay sex? Is the fungus from 'The Last of Us' real?Dr Karl & Dr Naomi Koh Belic answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do Cicadas chirp? Were there in-between stages in human evolution from Ape to Human? Could we survive by eating our own skin?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why does Jupiter have so many moons? Why are there different layers of clouds? What is heat haze?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How do we measure time? What should come first, sunscreen or insect repellent? Where do Blue Bottles come from?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

How does Bluetooth work? Will human's evolve to lose all of our hair? Is the hole in the Ozone Layer repaired?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Can temperature affect food allergies? Could our shoes be harming the environment? What's the song that makes Dr Karl cry?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Joe Khan

Can smells stick in your nose forever? Do clouds actually "burn away"? Do monkeys also have genetic disorders?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.Producer: Nick Gerber

How heavy are our farts? Who was the first Human alive? Are Florence + The Machine song's scientifically factual?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Can sound waves hurt you? Which generation will be the last one to die? Why is the reproductive window shorter for women then men?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

Why do we call it the Milky Way? Does dark matter actually exist? What do astrophysicists think of astrology? Dr Karl & astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

What do fecal transplants do? How long should you use a nasal spray? Why isn't there a longer lasting sunscreen?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter.

Does Ice melt quicker in fizzy drinks? What happens to the air inside us after surgery? Should we clean our teeth with warm water?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Are non-stick pans toxic? Will Nuclear powered cars be possible in future? Can tree's evolve?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

How do foods affect out food? Do green supplements have the same effect as eating Veggies? How many times a day should we Poo?Dietician, Clare Collins, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.Producer: Lu Hill

Could we live on Mars in the next 100 years? Do Space Rovers enjoy music? How quickly do scientists receive data from Mars?NASA Scientist, Adrian Brown, and Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.