Dr Karl Podcast

Apr 09 2025 250 ep. 38 mins 36.2k
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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!

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Jet lag, dire wolves and scented farts

Apr 09 2025 40 mins  
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.

Crime scenes, sweat logic and fighting misinformation

Apr 02 2025 43 mins  
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.

Cloud seeding, endorphins and heartstrings

Mar 26 2025 40 mins  
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.

The ethics of genetics, teleporting earthworms and perfect naps

Mar 19 2025 40 mins  
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.

Heterochromia, cold water therapy and time of death

Mar 12 2025 40 mins  
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.

Patternicity, lemon tree wees and static electricity

Mar 05 2025 40 mins  
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.

Taste vs. smell, doomscrolling and insulated drink bottles

Feb 26 2025 40 mins  
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.

Beached whales, earworms and the 'city killer' asteroid

Feb 19 2025 42 mins  
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.

Panic attacks, dark matter and melting ice creams 

Feb 12 2025 41 mins  
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.

Cross-wiring, poison vs. venom and travelling farts

Feb 05 2025 40 mins  
What's the difference between AM and FM radio? Why does plucking our eyebrows make us sneeze? And how do you stop a fart from following you into the next room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.