Dr Karl Podcast

Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j

Episodes

Total: 268

What’s the next step in human evolution? Are there any land animals that produce electricity? How d

What's the difference between AM and FM radio? Why does plucking our eyebrows make us sneeze? And h

Is time an illusion? Do our brains lie to us after a late-night shift? And why did our bodies decid

What would it take to shift the Earth's axis? How does the body process radiation from the sun? And

What invasive species tastes the best? What would happen if we eradicated feral cats? And how does

How long can humans survive without food? Why does coffee taste different when it goes cold? And wi

In the last episode of our three-part summer series, we’ll be looking back at your best questions a

In this episode of A Summer of Science, we’ll be looking back at your best questions about the futu

A Summer of Science: Space

2024/12/19

Over the next three weeks, we’ll be looking back at your best questions of 2024 and we’re kicking t

Does your blood type impact your dietary requirements? Is blue green algae safe to swim in? And why

Can we really hear the ocean in a seashell? What is considered the "right" amount of water? And why

Does intermittent fasting affect your metabolism? Why do you feel nerves in your gut? And could hay

Why do we have eyebrows? Is there a way to predict the future of evolution in humans? And what woul

How does alcohol affect your sleep? Can energy be destroyed? And how do snakes stay so clean?Dr Kar

What impact would living on Mars have on our bodies? Could we ever have 'Earth' on our identificati

Is math a human invention or something we discovered? How many ways are there to count? And can mat

How realistic are shark attacks in movies? Why are there no monkeys in Australia? And how important

Will humans ever evolve to be immune to cancer? How effective are shark bands for surfers? And are

Why do some people have a higher caffeine tolerance? How common is shingles in people under the age

Do animals get jet lag? How do snakes dig holes if they have no arms? And what impact would the rei