Dr Karl Podcast podcast

Dr Karl Podcast

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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!

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!

 

#250

Disappearing poos, capsaicin receptors and cane toads

What muscles are required for a yawn? How does jewellery affect our skin? And what's the c... more

11 Dec 2025

40 MINS

40:00

11 Dec 2025


#249

The speed of darkness, sticky spider webs and drinking snow

How far into space could we hear the Js? What actually causes 'the runs'? And is drinking ... more

04 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:00

04 Dec 2025


#248

Hair loss, bone density and body glitter vs. sunscreen

Can you taste with just a sense of smell? Is it possible for your immune system to reset? ... more

27 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:00

27 Nov 2025


#247

Hair of the dog, photographic memories and shingles

Where does all our energy go when we die? Why do humans laugh? And is rain water or tap wa... more

20 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:00

20 Nov 2025


#246

Frozen vs fresh veggies, soap suds and nangs

Would an invisible person be blind? Can you have too much muscle? And who teaches bees how... more

13 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:00

13 Nov 2025


#245

Frisson, cryogenic freezing and thylacines

What's the deal with Neil the Seal? Can you sniff a fart away? And what does sickness smel... more

06 Nov 2025

39 MINS

39:00

06 Nov 2025


#244

Pollen peaks, jump scares and alcohol vs mood

Is there a link between albedo and climate change? Are four-leaf clovers really that lucky... more

30 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:00

30 Oct 2025


#243

Butt breathing, plovers and flammable water

How will the universe end? What makes weight lighter in the pool? And with enough helium, ... more

23 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:00

23 Oct 2025


#242

AI consciousness, sleep paralysis and onion tears

Do ants outweigh humans? Are we getting any more water on Earth? And why do dreams leave u... more

16 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:00

16 Oct 2025


#241

Motion sickness, 3I/ATLAS and cross-breeding

What would happen to the universe if we could time travel? How fast does the earth move? A... more

09 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:00

09 Oct 2025


#240

The science of cringe, meat juice & psychedelic shrimp

Will trees adapt to climate change? What causes migraine auras? And what happens in your b... more

02 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:00

02 Oct 2025


#239

Fibre, the carnivore diet & drunk hamsters

How does boiling water affect tea? What is the instant smell from a packet of salt and vin... more

25 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:00

25 Sep 2025


#238

Smelly sneezes, stress seizures & sound proofing

What's the correlation between black holes and time travel? Do batteries weigh less when t... more

18 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:00

18 Sep 2025


#237

Wee-Lemons, Life On Mars & Moon Balloons

Should you really be weeing on your lemon tree? How close are we to finding proof of life ... more

11 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:00

11 Sep 2025


#236

BONUS: Parmigianas, shopaholics and small talk

It turns out, you have A LOT of science (and not-science) questions for Dr. Karl - and he'... more

10 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:00

10 Sep 2025


#235

Hypnotism, Sunscreen and Simulation Theory

What is the science behind Deja-Vu? Do we all see the same colours? Does cotton cause indi... more

04 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:25

04 Sep 2025


#234

BONUS: Life on Mars, bum cracks and the power of optimism

It turns out, you have A LOT of science (and not-science) questions for Dr. Karl - and he'... more

03 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:00

03 Sep 2025


#233

Changing seasons, vape smoke and heat cream vs. hand lotion

What would happen if we all jumped at once? Is there anything a black hole can't swallow? ... more

28 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:00

28 Aug 2025


#232

Science with Dr. Karl LIVE - Hosted by Lucy Smith: Part Two!

Whether you listen on the radio every Thursday, on YouTube or from your podcast feed, we'v... more

23 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:00

23 Aug 2025


#231

Manifestation, earthquakes and sun sneezes

Why does saliva assist suction (get your head outta the gutter!)? Can our eyes really chan... more

21 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:00

21 Aug 2025


#230

Science with Dr. Karl LIVE - Hosted by Lucy Smith: Part One!

Whether you listen on the radio every Thursday, on YouTube or from your podcast feed, we'v... more

16 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:00

16 Aug 2025


#229

3I/ATLAS, The Great Attractor and parent black holes

What's on the other side of a black hole? How hot does 'hot' go? And seriously, what came ... more

14 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:00

14 Aug 2025


#228

A Special Message from Dr. Karl!

Dr. Karl is jumping into your feeds with a very important message!

09 Aug 2025

01 MINS

01:00

09 Aug 2025


#227

Star colours, harvesting lightning and undiscovered elements

Why is gossip so irresistible? Which is faster between heating and cooling? And do we need... more

07 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:00

07 Aug 2025


#226

Second winds, fish farts and hot chips

How old is space? Why do we need sleep? And what determines our poop schedule? Dr Karl ans... more

31 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:00

31 Jul 2025


#225

Nap sweats, drunk bugs and taste buds

Was there rain during the ice age? Why do back scratches feel so good? And how does Dr. Ka... more

24 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:00

24 Jul 2025


#224

Sleep inertia, space rocks and longevity pills

Is dirt as dirty as it seems? What's the purpose of a virus? And is Australia apocalypse-r... more

17 Jul 2025

40 MINS

40:00

17 Jul 2025


#223

Outback hygiene hacks, echidna entrées and a world without friction

How do First Nations teachings inform modern-day science? Do animals love the same way hum... more

10 Jul 2025

41 MINS

41:00

10 Jul 2025


#222

Queen bees, anaphylaxis and bee hotels

Do bees have different personalities? Can local honey really cure your allergies? And how ... more

03 Jul 2025

40 MINS

40:00

03 Jul 2025


#221

Chocolate dreams, deep sea pressure and the Goldilocks Zone

Could we evolve into sea being if we were in water enough? What causes knots in your muscl... more

26 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:00

26 Jun 2025