Dr Karl Podcast
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Space junk, pain, jump scares
Do flavours "get to know each other" when cooking? Why do tattoos survive cell regeneration? What's the science behind grief?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Joe Khan.
Dog dreams, break-ups, manifestation
When do babies get nightmares? What would the world be like without The Industrial Revolution? Why is the last sip of coffee always cold?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Joe Khan.
Intergenerational trauma, adult circumcision and walking on cold floor
Why does hair retain the smell of smoke? How does intermittent fasting work? Why do we speed up when overtaking?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Indigenous astronomy, monstrous burps, animal milk
Do chickens have feelings? Can you make custard from platypus milk? Where did Indigenous people get their calcium before cows?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Corey Tutt from Deadly Science, Karlie Noon from Sydney Observatory and host Lucy Smith.
Solar flares, sailors delight, planes in rain
Are "dog years" a scientific fact? Is it more efficient to walk up stairs two at a time? Why do my hands tingle after using my sander?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Megalodons, cat allergies, hazel eyes
Why do hazel eyes change colour? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Why am I allergic to certain cats?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Spanish Flu, earworms, motion sickness
What makes hair go curly? How can you stop wrinkles? Do shorter people use more energy then tall people?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Headaches, bungee cords, beards
Why does coffee effect people differently? Can you train your pain thresholds? Why do my legs twitch when I sleep?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Cheese dreams, fasting, strong bones
Is any multi-vitamin juice good for you? Does drinking milk gives you acne? Does eating cheese give some people nightmares?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Clare Collins, Laureate Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, and host Tyrone Pynor.
Earworms, Christmas Lights and Itches
Are dogs mouths cleaner than ours? What are we looking at when we look at a planet? And what is actually going on at 'Magnetic Hill'?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Abby Butler.