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Dr Karl Podcast
Grass, crumbs, sentience from 2022-04-28T12:36:31

Can lightning make grass greener? What's the closest call we've ever had with a meteorite? Will Artificial Intelligence ever be sentient? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mor...

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Antibodies vs Virus, Mars, Mosquitos from 2022-04-21T16:36:31

How can you tell the difference between antibodies and a virus? Would a compass work on Mars? Why are some mosquitos silent and others loud? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j...

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Under-eye bags, fingernail growth, sneezing from 2022-04-14T14:02:58

Why do we get bags under our eyes when we’re tired? Why do my fingernails grow faster when I’ve been drinking? Why do I always sneeze five times in a row – never four, never six? Dr Karl answers ...

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Double yolkers, common cold, tiredness from 2022-04-08T13:00:51

Where do double yolkers come from? Why is it so hard to shake the common cold? Why does tiredness effect our perception of time and speed? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mor...

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INTRODUCING — The Pop Test from 2022-04-04T03:00:51

If you looking for more funny and interesting science facts in the form of a podcast, then check out the legendary Dr Karl as he attempts to answer life's mysteries put to him by triple j listeners.

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Manufactured ozone, microwaved food, life advice from 2022-03-31T13:00:51

Why can't we just make ozone in a lab to replenish what has been lost due to climate change? Is it okay to microwave food twice? What's the best life advice Dr Karl has been given? Dr Karl answer...

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The multiverse, alien existence and fit astronauts from 2022-03-24T13:00:51

Today Dr Lucy and Dr Karl are joined by special guest astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis to answer all your questions from around the cosmos. Can you get moonburnt? Could we ever move at the s...

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Salt water, smells, money from 2022-03-17T13:00:51

It's the most triggering question for your local finance bro - why can't we just print more money? How does our brain know when to kick in and smell things? And why doesn't salt water freeze? Dr K...

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Infinite mushrooms, eating spiders, onion tears from 2022-03-10T13:00:51

Are some mushrooms infinite? Why does chopping onions make us cry? What would happen if you ate a venomous spider? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Ear wiggles, tides, cracking joints from 2022-03-03T13:00:51

Is there a difference between a raised heart rate from an energy drink compared to excercise? If we didn't have high tides or low tides, what effect would that have on Earth? Why can some people wi...

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Skim milk vs full cream, diet fads, gluten from 2022-02-24T13:00:51

Skim milk vs full cream? Is a Keto diet sustainable for your body? Can being pregnant eliminate a gluten intolerance? Dr Karl & Lucy Smith are joined by Professor of nutrition and dietetics, Clar...

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Bruise colour, DNA tests and Lightning from 2022-02-17T13:00:51

How does glue work? Does the ocean evaporate? Is there an everlasting supply of lava? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Sink holes, rewiring the brain and spontaneous orgasms from 2022-02-10T13:00:51

How do clouds work? Will carrots turn you orange? Do our hair and nails keep growing after we die? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

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Ice cubes, showers, urine from 2022-02-03T13:00:51

Why do ice cubes taste different to water? Do men have worse smelling urine than women? Is showering too often bad for your skin? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings.

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Sleep paralysis, disappearing sneezes, carnivorous plants from 2022-01-27T13:00:51

What can you do to prevent sleep paralysis? When a sneeze disappears, where does it go? Why do carnivorous plants exist? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Sm...

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Freezing bread, lightyears, energy drinks from 2022-01-20T13:00:51

When is the best time to freeze bread? How do we measure lightyears? Are sugar-free energy drinks worse for you than their sugary counterparts? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple ...

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Squirrel survival, testosterone, lightning trees from 2022-01-13T13:00:51

Why does the gym make me gassy? Do bugs have blood types? Does sound travel further at the beach? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Bonus Episode: Giant asteroids, end of the world, aliens from 2021-12-17T13:00:51

What would we do if a giant comet was hurdling towards Earth?

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Global warming, Double yolked eggs and Maggots from 2021-12-09T13:00:51

Is it possible to be too healthy? What happens if we're busting to wee and hold it? Do men get sleepier than women after sex? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lu...

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Sunset, sweet cravings, ice cubes from 2021-12-02T13:00:51

How do they predict sunrise and sunset so accurately? Why do people often crave sweet things after dinner? Does hot water actually freeze quicker than cold? Dr Karl answers these questions and mor...

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Big noses, hot showers, sleep debt from 2021-11-25T13:00:51

Do people with bigger noses have a better sense of smell? Why do we like hot showers so much? Do you need to pay back a sleep debt if you stay up late and wake up early? Dr Karl answers these ques...

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Food cravings, giraffe tongues, white holes from 2021-11-18T13:00:51

Why do we crave certain foods even if it's been years since we last ate them? Why do giraffe's have blue tongues? We know black holes exist, but do are there also white holes? Dr Karl answers thes...

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Rainbows, breath mints, handwriting from 2021-11-11T13:00:51

Why do rainbows form in perfect arcs across the sky? Why does drinking water after eating a mint make the water feel so much colder in your mouth? Is handwriting hereditary? Dr Karl answers these ...

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Happy tears, immortal trees, reflections from 2021-11-04T13:00:51

Why do we sometimes cry when we're happy? Can trees live forever? How do reflections actually work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Egg heads, Vitamin D and time as we know it from 2021-10-28T13:00:51

How are seedless fruits grown? Why are peanuts the most common allergen? Can painkillers target specific parts of the body? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Sm...

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Extra limbs, bald daddies and undies in the wash from 2021-10-21T13:00:51

How can you keep coffee hotter for longer? What's the purpose of fingernails? Can birds get struck by lighting? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Probiotics, stinky farts and red, red wine from 2021-10-14T13:00:51

Is it better for the environment to burp or fart?  Why am I hungrier when I eat more regularly? Can you overcome a food gag reflex? Dr Karl & Professor Clare Collins answer your questions on nutr...

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Seeing stars, sleep talking magpies, random memories from 2021-10-07T13:00:51

Do magpies talk in their sleep? Can the moon get earthquakes? Is technology stunting our evolution? Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Spider thoughts, biting cats, anxious dogs from 2021-09-30T13:00:51

What do spiders think about when they're sitting in their web awaiting their prey? How can you help your dog if it has separation anxiety? You have a cat that won't stop biting you. Why? And what c...

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Fingerprints, wombat poo, earthquakes from 2021-09-23T13:00:51

Why is wombat poo shaped like a cube? Does breakfast actually kickstart your metabolism? How much does your DNA determine your intelligence?  Dr Karl answers your science questions on triple j mor...

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Ivermectin, spicy chilli, post-pandemic life from 2021-09-16T13:00:51

Is there any proof that Ivermectin combats COVID-19? Will life ever be the way it was before the pandemic? If the whole world was sprayed with disinfectant, would that kill off COVID-19? Host of C...

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Desires, vaping, cremation from 2021-09-09T13:00:51

Is vaping less damaging than cigarettes? When you hurt yourself, does 'rubbing it better' actually do anything to help? What's better for the environment? Being cremated or buried?  Dr Karl answer...

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Ear candles, mullets, nose training from 2021-09-02T13:00:51

What would happen if we woke up one morning and the earth was spinning the other way? Can human beings improve their sense of smell? Do ear candles actually work?  Dr Karl answers these questions ...

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Forgetting memories, hydrogen fuel, wet trampolines from 2021-08-26T13:00:51

Can we train our brains to forget things? Why do some people float in water and others sink? Do you jump higher on a wet trampoline? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings ...

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Eating boogers, moon mining, changing flavours from 2021-08-19T13:00:51

Why do we shudder after we yawn? Why do some humans feel compelled to eat their boogers? Why does hot water clean things better than cold water?   Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on trip...

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Dad bods, taste buds, hydrogen water from 2021-08-12T13:00:51

Can you catch a yawn from a dog? Is Hydrogen charged water just a fad? Do animals get dad bods once they find a mate?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Lucy Smith.

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Vaccines, fingernails, static electricity from 2021-08-05T13:00:51

How did scientists create COVID-19 vaccines so quickly? Why can't we control the beat of our hearts like we can control the breath in our lungs? How do the rings of a tree tell us its age? Dr Karl...

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Bionic humans, floaters, eye transplants from 2021-07-29T13:00:51

Why do bones stop growing? Why does having to pee take over all your thoughts? What would happen if you microwaved a human being? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings wit...

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Black holes, blue tongues and gagging from 2021-07-22T13:00:51

How realistic are alternate realities? Why does sleeping with a quilt on make us have bad dreams? Could we survive on a desert island with only corn to eat? Dr Karl answers these questions and mo...

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Diamonds, inbred animals, climate change from 2021-07-15T13:00:51

Why hasn't any other being evolved to have human-level intelligence and consciousness? Why do your teeth move during pregnancy? Is climate change effecting the temperature of the core of earth? Dr...

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Brain freeze, ocean fire, fingers from 2021-07-08T13:00:51

Do birds recognise humans? What is brain freeze? How do we find dinosaur bones? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Science of movies special! from 2021-07-01T12:00:51

Dr Karl takes on your movie science questions on triple j mornings, with host Lucy Smith and science communicator Petr Lebedev. Spoiler alert for the following films; Tenet, Interstellar, Inceptio...

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Space junk, pain, jump scares from 2021-06-24T13:00:51

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 ho...

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Dog dreams, break-ups, manifestation from 2021-06-17T13:00:51

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 morn...

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Intergenerational trauma, adult circumcision and walking on cold floor from 2021-06-10T13:00:51

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.

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Indigenous astronomy, monstrous burps, animal milk from 2021-06-03T13:00:51

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 C...

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Solar flares, sailors delight, planes in rain from 2021-05-27T13:00:51

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 morning...

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Megalodons, cat allergies, hazel eyes from 2021-05-20T14:00:51

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.

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Spanish Flu, earworms, motion sickness from 2021-05-13T14:00:51

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.

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Headaches, bungee cords, beards from 2021-05-06T14:00:51

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 Sm...

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Cheese dreams, fasting, strong bones from 2021-04-29T14:00:51

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 Clar...

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Earworms, Christmas Lights and Itches from 2021-04-22T14:49:51

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...

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The fourth dimension, rogue hairs, wild vegetables from 2021-04-15T12:00

What is a stitch? Why do we grow random long hairs? Can we eat boogers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Abby Butler.

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Doppelgängers, daylight savings, eye colour from 2021-04-08T12:00

How long could we live without the sun? Why do my veins swell in the heat? When will Mars settlers be called Martians? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy...

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Nose yoga, ice cubes, time travel from 2021-04-01T12:00

Why don't plastic containers dry properly? Do ball sacks have tastebuds? Why did my glass door explode? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Flood water, shopping trollies, cat purring from 2021-03-25T12:00

Will Australia be underwater in the future? Could you cook a chicken with body heat? Why are electric kettles so loud? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy...

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Ducks, body clocks, dinosaurs from 2021-03-18T12:00

How does the brain deal with anxiety? Do ducks like the rain? Could you scream in space? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Methane, artificial intelligence, pre-made meals from 2021-03-11T12:00

Are there any new deserts? Why does being sick make me feel better? Does Autumn change the worlds oxygen levels? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Overnight shifts, spider clouds, spit from 2021-03-04T12:00

Do crystals absorb energy? Why does some poop float? Can a broken heart hurt you physically? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Electric vehicles, body temperature, mowing from 2021-02-25T12:00

Why does anxiety make my hands tingle? Why doesn't corn digest properly? Could we ever shift the axis of the earth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Sm...

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Public toilets, naked flames, tattoo pain from 2021-02-18T12:00

What's the frame rate of our eyes? Does gut bacteria cause depression? What would happen if mosquitos became extinct? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy ...

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Birth control, sea urchins, auras from 2021-02-11T12:00

Does a spoon keep champagne bubbly? Why do I cough when using an earbud? Why do animals sense disasters? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Fog, weight training, artificial suns from 2021-02-04T12:00

Why don't humans hibernate? What's the best way to hang washing? Why am I attracted to dark haired people? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Rusty sunscreen, anti-depressant yawns, road bubbles from 2021-01-28T12:00

Could one side of my mouth be dominant? What makes chilis so hot? Why do little bubbles form on the road after rain? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy S...

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Rainforests, grey hairs, tastebuds from 2021-01-21T12:00

Could nightmares be genetic? Why does the weather affect my asthma? Can I outrun a giraffe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Penguins, orgasms, flat earth from 2020-12-17T12:00

Is the Earth flat? Why do penguins wobble when they have knees? What is the biological function of the female orgasm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Luc...

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Space magnets, asteroids, coral sex from 2020-12-10T12:00

Do magnets work in outer space? What would happen if you opened a jar from space on Earth? Do germs have the ability to move on their own? Dr Karl is joined by Professor Geraint Lewis from The U...

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Twins, tapeworms, water divining from 2020-12-03T12:00

How much force does it take to bite off a finger? Why is salt water so buoyant? Why do I get pleasure from cracking knuckles? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with ...

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Male nipples, climaxing, wrinkly fingers from 2020-11-26T12:00

Do dogs have personalities? Can you compost vegan poop? Why do lizard tails wiggle after falling off? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Eye floaters, rescue bees, drinking blood from 2020-11-19T12:00

Why do I always hiccup and burp at the same time? Do birds recognise their own reflection? Why does my dog steal my socks? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with hos...

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Science with Dr Karl: 2020 NAIDOC week special from 2020-11-12T12:00

What is Mars's role in Indigenous astronomy? Why are snail trails shiny? How do extinct animals come back? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with Corey Tutt from Dead...

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Moles, superstitions, saliva from 2020-11-05T12:00

Why can I predict the rain? When's everything going back to normal? How did we draw maps before satellites?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Lactose, acid reflux, plunger coffee from 2020-10-29T12:28:09

Can i change my tastebuds? Can i overcome my food intolerance? Does eating affect my mood? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Professor Clare C...

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Vacuums, toothbrushes, funny bones from 2020-10-22T12:28:09

How does weather affect our mood? Can a chicken produce a fertile egg without a rooster? How do some people grow out of their allergies? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mor...

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Heartbeats, pheromones, brain orgasms from 2020-10-15T12:28:09

Why does seeing babies make me want to have babies? Do you start looking like your partner? Can I fall in love via smell? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host...

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Hydroxychloroquine, contact tracing, vaccines from 2020-10-08T12:28:09

A special COVID edition of Science with Dr Karl this week. We answer all your questions with the host of the ABC's Coronacast Tegan Taylor & Professor Marc Pellegrini - joint head of infectious di...

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Phantom pain, octopuses, staring from 2020-10-01T12:28:09

Why do we want to squeeze cute things? Do birds feel G-Force when changing direction? Will my semen trigger my partners allergies? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j morning...

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Kookaburras, sign language, trypophobia from 2020-09-24T12:28:09

Should you soap your genitals? Do ducklings ever change their order? Can muscle memory be hereditary? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Tenet, eyebrows, biotics from 2020-09-17T14:28:09

Which came first; the chicken or the egg? Why does cutting onions make me cry? Does my pee always come out in the same direction? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, w...

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Pet psychology, bruises, the sky from 2020-09-10T12:30

Why is the sky Blue? Why do boiled eggs explode in the microwave? Why are some planets called 'Gas Giants'? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Colliding black holes, burritos, birds from 2020-09-03T12:30

How do we create blood? Do animals have a sense of humour? Do birds like flying? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Comets, coffee, covid from 2020-08-27T13:00

Can you catch a ride on a comet? Why does coffee work some mornings and not others? How do trees produce Oxygen? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Nosebleeds, yabbies, boiled eggs from 2020-08-20T13:00

What's the difference between a virus and bacteria? Do ants feel hot water? What would happen if everyone started eating a plant based diet? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j ...

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Sunsets, escalators, bees from 2020-08-13T12:00

When you lose weight, where does it go? Why does the shower steam when the water isn't boiling? Are bees loyal to one hive? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with ho...

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A legit astronaut joins Dr Karl to answer your questions! from 2020-08-06T12:00

Former NASA astronaut & deep sea explorer Kathryn Sullivan is our special guest today, answering all your space/ocean questions with Dr Karl.

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Time, alchemy, running from 2020-07-30T12:00

Has the ocean always been salty? Can we turn lead to gold? Is there any science behind star signs? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Spacesuits, dust, 5 second rule from 2020-07-23T12:00

Where does dust come from ? Have we measured the speed of thought? Is there science behind the 5 second rule ? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Cheese dreams, choccy milk, body odour from 2020-07-16T12:00

Is choccy milk the best post-workout beverage? Why aren't we disgusted by our own body odour? If someone is blind from birth, can they dream? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j...

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Chewing, soy, protein from 2020-07-09T12:00

Could you last on a deserted island, Tom Hanks style? Are bananas actually healthy? Is my vegetarian diet affecting my PCOS? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with h...

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Period nosebleeds, brains, simulations from 2020-07-02T12:00

What happens if I fall into the deepest hole on earth? Could my dog get COVID-19? How does Dr Karl's brain work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Vaping, Sleep talking, CBD Oil from 2020-06-25T12:00

Would Superman outrun COVID-19? Why do I pee more when I'm camping? Do oranges actually help at half-time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Decapitation, shocks, micro-dosing from 2020-06-18T12:00

What happens when we run out of oil? How long does the human brain last? How do anaesthetics knock us out? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Love at first sight, killer rabbits, pig orgasms from 2020-06-11T12:00

Why do dead people still get goosebumps? What happens if two black holes collide? Why do you feel worse after a long nap? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host L...

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Nail clippings, boobs, spicy food from 2020-06-04T12:00

Do you hear the voice in your head or do you think you think it? why does eating chilli make you feel good? does the sun rotate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, wit...

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Sleep-talkers, exploded stars, resistance from 2020-05-28T12:00

Has the weather been impacted by the Coronavirus? Can you smell when someone is on their period? Was COVID-19 created in a lab? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with ...

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Crocodiles, beards, indoor plants from 2020-05-21T12:00

Can dogs be left or right handed? Where does the wax go when you burn a candle? How many coffees are too many coffees? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy ...

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Waterbeds, barking, sticky floors from 2020-05-14T12:00

Has evolution made our farts louder? Do rabbits see colour? How do I survive a plane crash? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Meteors, sleep twitching, feeling vibes from 2020-05-07T12:00

Can Wearing a hat make you go bald? Can you physically feel a vibe or someone’s energy? Is it possible to crush someone’s head Game of Thrones-style? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on tr...

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Festivals, curves, core-gasms from 2020-04-30T12:00

When can we go to music festivals again? Can you store a fart in a jar? Can exercising make you orgasm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Dr N...

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Time travel, fart temperature, eating your own hair from 2020-04-23T12:00

Will the bushfires around Chernobyl release nuclear smoke into the air? What is Coronavirus doing for climate change? Why are my farts warm? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mo...

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Hand washing, active cases, hot chooks from 2020-04-16T12:00

How long does an asymptomatic person stay asymptomatic? Should we be worried about the fumes from hand sanitizer? How long can I eat my hot chicken leftovers for? Dr Karl answers these questions an...

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Face masks, dreadlocks, thoughts from 2020-04-09T12:00

Can you get COVID-19 from patting dogs? When should we be using face masks in public? Can Coronavirus be transmitted through animal meat? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Morni...

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Vaccines, receipts, 5G from 2020-04-02T12:00

Can you be immune to COVID-19? Can it live on receipt paper? How do you test a vaccine? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Olivia Willis from ...

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Surfing, disinfecting phones, petrol pumps from 2020-03-26T12:00

Can you catch the Corona virus from a fart? What about a petrol pump? What about from surfing? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith and Tegan Taylor ...

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Holding in farts, magnets, face masks from 2020-03-19T12:00

Why does drinking red cordial cure my hiccups? Why do I eat more in the winter? Can I touch my face with gloves on? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith

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Dr Karl Podcast
Life on Mars, space welds, menstrual moon cycles from 2020-03-12T12:00

Are we still seeing light from The Big Bang? Does space end? Is a earthquake on Mars called a Mars-quake? Dr Karl answers this question and more on triple j Mornings, with Professor Don Kurtz and ...

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Panic-buying, human extinction, hand washing from 2020-03-05T12:00

What's the science behind all this toilet paper buying bullshit? Dr Karl answers this question and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Moon landing, fat birds, brighter LEDs from 2020-02-27T15:20:58

Why don't birds have fat legs? Why are LED lights brighter then ever? Was the moon landing real? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.

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Protein powder, brain-freeze, carnivore diets from 2020-02-20T15:20:58

Is protein powder a waste of money? Do men poo more then women? Why does my fried keep getting brain-freeze? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith & sp...

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Boogers, corn, coffee aroma from 2020-02-13T15:20:58

How does a dog recognise the opposite sex if they can't smell their butt? Is it healthy to eat your own boogers? Plus, is it possible to inter-breed species?

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Watery eyes, snake venom, coronavirus from 2020-02-06T14:34:26

Do your eyes water when you're getting a wax?

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Lunchbox discoveries, Coronavirus, tastebud balls from 2020-01-30T12:36:41

In this episode Dr Karl makes a brand new, ground breaking, mind blowing discovery that has changed his life. 

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Climate change, bushfires, phantom phone vibrations from 2020-01-23T15:49:19

How scientists know what the temperature was in the years before records began? What role does cattle have on the impact of climate change? And how have the current bushfires affected carbon levels?

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Dr Karl Podcast
calories, catchy songs, sweat from 2020-01-16T15:58

Why do we feel like vomiting after rigorous exercise? Does distance or speed burn more calories? Plus, the movement of air pollution.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Bush life regeneration, fire prevention, benefits of smoke and soil from 2020-01-09T14:54:57

Does smoke benefit the soil? Plus, what can we expect to see in the future for fire prevention?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Decision making, Dogs howling to Rüfüs Du Sol, space explosions from 2019-12-13T15:15:56

Linda Marigliano and Dr Karl take your questions for one last time together.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Coconut oil, inhaling smoke, tiredness from 2019-12-05T12:50:02

Coconut oil, inhaling smoke and why you might feel tired when you're doing nothing?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Iced coffee, flies, static electricity from 2019-11-28T15:50:02

Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, what is dark matter and what would happen if flies don't exist?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Clitoris, mosquitos, genetics from 2019-11-21T18:23:22

How much information can your brain hold? How do genetics work and does the clitoris have multiple purposes?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Male mammal nipples, music genes, fruit flies from 2019-11-14T12:00

Why do male mammals have nipples? Do we have a music taste gene? Plus a fruit fly experiment.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Evil crows, bird funerals, swooping magpies from 2019-11-07T12:00

Ever wondered whether birds are evil? Plus do birds have funerals like humans do?

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Exotic animals, unlocking the human brain and sleeping from 2019-10-31T11:00

Do you get squeamish at the sight of blood? Plus operating on fish and pollution in your lungs.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Floating tips, sound in space&aburpia from 2019-10-24T11:00

Why do we float horizontally in water? Why do some adults develop anaphylaxis? Is soda water good for you?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Itchy mouths, floating poo and stomach memory from 2019-10-17T14:00

Can you overcome gluten intolerance? Is toasted bread good for you? Should your poo sink or float?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Floating tanks, day light savings and holding in farts from 2019-10-10T12:30

What happens if you microwave a human? Is there anything wetter than water? What are the benefits of floating tanks?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Hungry galaxies, climate change and sleeping with eyes open from 2019-10-03T14:00

How will the galaxy Andromeda be feeding on our galaxy The Milky Way? Plus climate change, a positive future and sleeping with your eyes open.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Evolving dogs, coffee shakes and webbed toes from 2019-09-26T14:00

Have the planets ever lined up in the solar system? Why can some people whistle in tune, but not sing in tune? Can you water plants using hot water?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Rising sea levels, brain's exploding and evolution from 2019-09-19T14:00

Is a Googleplex the biggest single number? Are rising sea levels only caused by ice melting? Why do we get blocked noses?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Bone density, inflammation and bionic eyes from 2019-09-12T13:00

Why do we have toe nails? Can we dry our clothes by freezing them? Why are sunrises and sunsets different colours?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Tongue flaps, pressure points and seal knees from 2019-09-05T14:00

Why do we need to pee when we get into water? How long would humans last on earth if the sun disappeared? Where do false memories come from?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Snake bites, popcorn and nuclear devices from 2019-08-29T13:00

Why do we get dizzy when we get up really quickly? Why does hot water sound different to cold water when it comes out of the tap? Why do cold and flu symptoms always feel worse in the morning and a...

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Dr Karl Podcast
5G, MSG and solar panels from 2019-08-22T14:00

Why are storm clouds black? How does the burning of the Amazon effect the world? Why are some people more likely to get static shocks than others?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Decomposition, rigor mortis and coffins from 2019-08-15T14:00

Why do some people get hungry when around a dead body? Is your brain still active after you die?  How long does it take for a body to decompose in a coffin? 

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Dr Karl Podcast
Bubbles, bushfires and back burning from 2019-08-08T12:52:56

Why do fires burn faster uphill rather than down? Can you cook a chicken by slapping it? What are the affects of bushfires on trees?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Life on another planet, dusk masks and solar sailing from 2019-08-01T14:28:07

How do we better our memories? What do people who were born blind dream about? How much material is used to make one screw? 

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Dr Karl Podcast
Exploding stars, dark matter and meteor's from 2019-07-25T15:40

Can cats land on their feet in space? Why are planets round? What would happen to the earth if the sun moved closer?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Swallowing flem, blue light glasses and fruit flies from 2019-07-18T13:12:11

Why does your dog rub itself in dirt right after you bath it? Do reverse cycle air conditioners have an impact on global warming? Why do you need to pee when it gets cold?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Terraforming, moon wind and getting lost in space from 2019-07-11T14:39:02

Are we terraforming the earth? Why was the American Flag flapping in Apollo 11 footage and what would happen if you were lost in space?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Dry hands, nervous weeing and resetting your sense of smell from 2019-07-04T14:39:02

Do you have a fear of belly buttons? Why does your tummy grumble when you're hungry? If human's didn't interact with each other, would we walk like monkeys?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Jealously, falling off escalators and wobbly pens from 2019-06-27T13:34:51

Does fruit taste sweeter in the fridge? Are seagulls telepathic? Can indoor plants help with our air quality?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Hungry sneezing, remarkable redheads and the Tay Tay debate from 2019-06-20T13:43:07

What would happen if the whole world farted at once? Why do we hear our own voice differently to how others hear us? Can you scare someone better?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Period syncing, lip fillers and magic mushrooms from 2019-06-13T14:39

Why does coffee change taste as it cools down? Why do we get goosebumps? Do women's periods really sync up?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Car napping, stinging pineapple and your IQ from 2019-06-06T13:00:17

Can you change your own genetics? Does cold weather cause you to catch a cold? Why does my head throb when jumping on a trampoline?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Generic faces, slushie beers and 5G from 2019-05-30T14:17:40

Does spraying deodorant in your pits effect your health? Why don't I dream? How can I tell if I'm a loud chewer?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Sympathy spews, chubby rain and full-moon craziness from 2019-05-23T14:40:50

Could you make off milk drinkable by boiling it? Are you heavier after taking a shower? Can computer viruses become real life viruses?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Beard hairballs, purring pussies and green boogers from 2019-05-16T14:51:29

Do bees know they'll die if they sting someone? Why do I feel hungry after eating fruit? What material makes the best reusable coffee cup?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Muscle memory, buttery sweat and our robot overlords from 2019-05-09T10:00

Where does the wind come from? Can we affect other peoples dreams? Why do some people smell like butter when they sweat?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Asapargus wee, sweating underwater and an infinite cycle of yawning from 2019-05-02T13:04

Can we outgrow our allergies? Is it possible to tell if we're sweating underwater? Why does our stomach look much smaller when we wake up in the morning?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Hot and cold breath, tilting dog heads and an infuriating itch from 2019-04-18T09:05

Why shouldn't we eat our own poo? Why do bruises change colour? And the lady who literally picked her brain

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Dr Karl Podcast
A whole lotta black holes, rubbish eating volcanoes and weeing in the ocean from 2019-04-11T09:04

It's a big black hole celebration! Could one create a new universe? How can we take a photo of one? What would happen to your body if you entered one?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Headphone earwax, poisonous spiders and sticky things from 2019-04-04T10:04

Can different bird species communicate with each other? Why am I so sweaty? Why do animals have an even number of limbs?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Hacking driverless cars, killer blackheads and the earth's heartbeat from 2019-03-28T10:03

Do dogs have their own personalities? Can I reset myself to become a morning person? Can we use volcanoes to get rid of the worlds rubbish?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Submarines in space, lupis and nostril hairs from 2019-03-21T10:03

Can animals be allergic to humans? Why do people always go on holidays near water? Why do I sleep talk?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Static shocks, amputees and glow-in-the-dark chicken. from 2019-03-14T10:03

Why do people have different eye colours? Why don't plastic containers dry properly in the dishwasher? What is glow-in-the dark chicken? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Ma...

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Red beard hairs, living underwater and movies on airplanes from 2019-03-07T10:03

Why do I sweat more on one side? Can smart watches cause cancer? Why is it easier to see when squinting? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Cheek fillers, disappearing allergies and shower stinkies from 2019-02-28T10:02

Why do certain sounds give you goosebumps? Can drinking cows milk cause lots of health problems? Why does your body twitch as you're falling asleep? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with h...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Chemical happiness, attractive bees and hot feet from 2019-02-21T10:02

How do you test sewerage for drugs? Did a hash brownie bring back my sense of smell? Why can't I burp? These science questions get answered this week, by science journo Bianca Nogrady and Uni of Sy...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Live from Antarctica! from 2019-02-14T10:02

Your favourite scientist answers your icy cold questions, live from Casey Research station. With special guests Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi and Casey research station leader Chris MacMillian.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Brown vs white rice, dairy acne and smelly food farts from 2019-02-07T10:02

Is brown rice actually better for you than white rice? When you eat ice cream does it leave your body as poo or wee? And how do different foods affect the smelliness of your farts? Dr Karl answers ...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Cement nails, beached whales and red hair changing colour from 2019-01-24T10:01

Does cement make your nails grow? Are the hiccups hereditary? Why is the sound of a plane flying so loud when you're outside it, but quiet when you're inside it? Dr Karl answers these questions and...

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Travelers constipation, freckles and dark energy from 2019-01-17T10:01

What is traveler's constipation? Why do I have freckles? How do black holes effect dark energy? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Eating after 6pm, sleep cycles, bird farts from 2019-01-10T10:01

Why do I get stitches when I drive a Bobcat? Why do we stick our tongues out when concentrating? Why does black absorb more heat than white. Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Lind...

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Deja Vu, sleep sneezes and eating vegan from 2018-12-13T10:12

Why is the sky blue? Do people age slower in cold climates? Is my water bottle infecting me? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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The perfect hot chocolate, body hair length, snorting from 2018-12-06T10:12

How do you make the perfect hot chocolate? Does snorting things destroy your sense of smell? What are the particles of atoms made of?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Sleep paralysis, hallucinations and meeting aliens from 2018-11-29T10:11

Do you get sicker if you pick your nose? How do you know to breathe? Why doesn't plastic cheese burn?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Brown rain, Chinese fusion and wax wraps from 2018-11-22T10:11

What causes bags under your eyes? Why does the sound of metal change when it's wet? Does classical music calm children? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest host Karla Ranby on trip...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Flies in winter, seeing underwater and concussions from gigs from 2018-11-15T10:11

Why do drug addicts like chocolate milk? Does donating blood burn calories? Where did the English language come from?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Musical Stockholm Syndrome, chip sweats, asthma itches from 2018-11-08T10:11

Comedian, actor and science enthusiast Bill Bailey helps Dr Karl answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings! Why do I get an itchy chin when I have asthma? Should we drive faster or slowe...

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Apple burps, dogs on the phone, the munchies from 2018-11-02T10:11

Why do you get hungry when you smoke marijuana? Why cant my dog hear my voice over the phone? Why do I burp after I eat an apple.

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Dr Karl Podcast
Chewing gum, tank water tea and plastic in fish from 2018-10-25T10:10

Have any frozen people been brought back to life? If we eat fish that has eaten plastic, how will that effect us? Why do my eyes keep changing colours?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Old people smell, farts in water, teeth whitening from 2018-10-18T10:10

Special guests Science Journalist Binaca Nogrady and Dr Alice Williamson join Linda Marigliano to answer your science questions.

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Corn in poo, Keto diets and cancer causing meats from 2018-10-11T10:10

Why do some farts smell and some don't? What are so many people developing gluten intolerance? Can you ever be 100% healthy with food? In this food and nutrition special, Dr Karl answers these ques...

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Inner monologues, curly hair and exploding in space from 2018-10-04T09:10

Do bees know they'll die if they sting you? Why is fire red? Why doesn't our moon rotate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Heart beats, sex withdrawals and itchy thighs from 2018-09-27T09:09

Is there a set amount of water on planet earth? Why do I get itchy thighs when I exercise? What goes on inside your body when your heart 'beats out of your chest'? Can a loud noise impact the heari...

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Puppies, Arnold Schwarzenegger and memory from 2018-09-20T09:09

Why is the world's population 50% male and 50% female? Is it softer to run on the road or the footpath? How does skin know to grow back?

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Essential oils, exploding eggs and upside down lightning from 2018-09-13T09:09

Is it better to pick up dog poo or let it fertilize? Do we lose our sense of taste as we get older? Why do I get itchy when I sneeze?

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Black holes, quantum computing and oncoming doom from 2018-09-06T09:09

Could our universe be a hologram? Can colliding black holes create musical notes? Will our universe collapse in on itself? Dr Karl and Professor Patrick Hayden from Stanford University answers thes...

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Talking dogs, DNA breakthroughs and mozzie bites from 2018-08-30T09:08

Can you teach your eyes to roll away from each other? Is it bad to cough on command? How do relaxation pods work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mo...

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Creating gold, clicking and skin flaps from 2018-08-23T09:08

Are there different species of humans? Is the earth getting heavier? Why can i put my dreams on hold? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest host Karla Ranby on triple j Mornings.

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Remembering dreams, Bermuda triangle, immortal jellyfish from 2018-08-16T09:08

Do cucumbers feel pain? Do mozzies have a purpose in the world? How do you measure a black hole?

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Eating boogers, wasp stings, noise cancelling headphones from 2018-08-09T09:08

Dr Karl is back at it, answering all your science questions on triple j Mornings. Why do noise cancelling headphones cut out on the train? Why don't spiders get stung by wasps? Is eating boogers he...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Dying suns, falling in love and earwax from 2018-08-03T09:08

What makes a planet a planet? Why haven't we gone back to the moon? What'll happen to the International space station when we're done with it? Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist B...

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Dr Karl Podcast
Poo shapes, floating poop, the three second rule. from 2018-07-19T09:07

Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist Bianca Nogrady is stepping in to be your science sherpa on triple j. And joining her today was Professor Clare Collins, Nutritionist at the Univ...

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Observable universe, new elements and black holes from 2018-07-12T09:07

Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist Bianca Nogrady is stepping in to be your science sherpa on triple j. And joining her today was Dr Jess Bloom, astrophysicist from the University...

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Cockroaches, bellybuttons and breastfeeding from 2018-07-05T09:07

Why do you always see dead cockroaches on their backs? Why is bellybutton fluff always dark blue? And could you get drunk from breast milk if the mother has been drinking?

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Visual snow, dripping taps, waking up grumpy from 2018-06-28T09:06

What's 'visual snow'? Why will a dripping tap wake you up but torrential rain won't? Why do some people wake up grumpy?

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Animal echolocation, salt and vinegar sweats, peeing when you get home. from 2018-06-21T09:06

How do animals that use echolocation travel in packs without it getting confusing? What's salt and vinegar chip-induced eyelid sweat about? Why do you need to go to the toilet when you get home, bu...

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Free electricity, sweaty palms and lion allergies from 2018-06-14T09:06

If you wrapped a wire around the world would you generate electricity? How does my partner make her hands sweat on cue? And if I'm allergic to housecats, would I be allergic to a lion?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Exploding beer, bath wrinkles, dog poop from 2018-06-07T09:06

Why did salt make my beer explode? Why doesn't your entire body wrinkle when you're in the bath? Why dont dogs poo and pee at the same time?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Cheese dreams, poo fungus, seeing stars from 2018-05-31T09:05

Why does cheese make you dream funny? Why is my dog's poo growing fungus? Why do I see stars when I sneeze?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Sneezing fits, pineapple juice and emotional smells from 2018-05-24T09:05

What causes a sneezing fit? Would your body dissolve in pineapple juice? Is your sense of smell related to your emotions?

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Can maths predict the future? from 2018-05-17T09:05

Can maths predict the future? What about lotto numbers? Plus, the question that stumped the nation!

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Dr Karl Podcast
Hemp, nicotine and underwater spiders from 2018-05-10T09:05

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; is coffee linked to cancer? Is there scientific proof of an afterlife? Why can't we control what we remember?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Allergies, time machines, and the meaning of 0 from 2018-03-01T11:03

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; is gravity stronger underground? Is raspberry cordial good for your gut? Which way do toilets flush on the equator?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Fasting, bluebottles and magnetic poles from 2018-02-22T11:00

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; Is fasting good for you? How do bluebottles procreate? Are the magnetic poles changing places?

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Itching, morning sickness&tazers from 2018-02-15T11:00

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; what's the point of hiccups? Should you floss after brushing? Does sound travel in space?

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Smells, The Pill&eclipses from 2018-02-01T11:00

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; can you incubate eggs under your arm? Do all mammals yawn? How does music affect the brain?

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Tides, psychopaths&sweat from 2018-01-25T11:03

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; why is it hard to breathe in humid weather? Why do we twitch while falling asleep? Can caffeine shakes be permanent?

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Sand, facial hair&neuroplasticity from 2018-01-18T11:03

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; do stressful dreams affect sleep quality? Are there really morning and night people? Why do periods synch?

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Dr Karl Podcast
Rollercoasters, plasma&wormholes from 2018-01-11T11:00

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; what do flies want? How do bullets kill people? Why does dog poo turn white?

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Left-handed kids, body bacteria&liquid nicotine from 2017-11-23T15:00

Why is the sky blue during sunsets? What's outside the universe? What came before the dinosaurs?

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Quantum computing, future of cryptocurrency, emails to the past from 2017-11-09T06:00

Where does the past go? How do we keep human biases out of Artificial Intelligence? Can quantum computing help us solve p=np?

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Electric shocks, bloody noses, sleep sneezing from 2017-08-31T11:00

Why does earwax taste bitter but snot doesn't? Can Wi-Fi be harmful? If we were to replicate the big bang, how would we contain it?

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Frozen heads, period poos, looking at an eclipse from 2017-08-24T11:00

Could you keep moving your head to new bodies and live forever? How are birthmarks formed? Is it possible to bite or eat yourself?

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Wombat poos, Beyonce flies&slow slugs from 2017-08-17T11:00

Why are snails and slugs so slow? Why do wombats do square poos? If i drive a Melbourne fly to Brisbane, have i ruined its life? An insect edition with special guests Dr Bryan Lessard from the C...

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Dr Karl reviews Unearthed tunes! from 2017-08-15T09:00

To celebrate Science Week, we recruited total ledge & Aus music lover Dr Karl to give us his hot takes on Unearthed.

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Synaesthesia, multiple moons, safe AI from 2017-08-10T11:00

What is happening in the brain when someone experiences synaesthesia? What would happen if we had more than one moon? How fast would you need to travel to keep up with the sun?

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Farting, space messages and disappearing tastebuds from 2017-08-04T09:00

How much farting would kill someone? Has anyone replied to our space messages? Will my tastebuds disappear if i keep cutting off my tongue ulcers?

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Morning breath, scent memory, baby hiccups from 2017-07-27T11:00

What's the deal with morning breath? Why do babies get hiccups when they laugh? How is scent linked to memory?

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Sun mirror, essentials oils, vinyl records from 2017-07-20T11:00

How do you get music out of a vinyl record? What would happen if you reflected the sun's light back at it? Would ants survive without their colony?

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Underwater volcanoes, dog yawns, immortality from 2017-07-13T11:00

Why don't your teeth grow, like nails or hair? What is the smallest particle and what is it made up of? How does natural instinct work?

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Deep sea climate change, enviro bags, over-fishing from 2015-08-20T09:08

It's a Marine Science Special! Professor Emma Johnson joins Dr Karl and Zan Rowe to help answer your ocean-based science questions.

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3D printed organs, muscle memory, that op shop smell from 2015-08-13T09:08

Why do op shops all smell the same? Why can't we use 3D printers to print organs? Is there any benefit to avoiding gluten?

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Emotional chords, hungover libido, forced smiles from 2015-08-06T09:08

Does forcing a smile really make you happier? Why do certain notes or chords have emotional responses? Is urine good for helping lemon trees grow?

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Big dinosaurs, sun flames, four seasons in one day from 2015-07-30T09:07

How does addiction work? Why were dinosaurs so big? Does stress shorten your life?

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Runny noses after eating? Why is urine yellow? Could space be a sphere? from 2015-07-23T09:07

Why does my partner get a runny nose, after eating a hot dinner? Why is urine actually yellow? Could space possibly be a sphere?

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The science of driving from 2012-03-29T14:03

Why do people get tired when driving? Is it possible to drive a fast car upside-down in a long, circular tunnel? Are your chances of surviving a car accident better if you are asleep and you're bod...

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Rocking during sleep, morning sickness and coloured cat fur from 2012-03-22T14:03

Why do people rock from side-to-side when they sleep? Plus: are humans the only mammal that suffers morning sickness during pregnancy?; and why can cat fur have different colours along the length o...

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Peeing on lemon trees, hereditary birth marks and yellow sunglasses from 2012-03-08T14:03

Why is it considered a good thing to urinate on lemon trees? Plus: can birth marks be hereditary?; and why do yellow sunglasses make daylight appear brighter?

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Swallowing chewing gum, taste buds and drinking milk from 2012-03-01T14:03

What happens if you swallow chewing gum? Plus: can a woman's tastebuds change during and after pregnancy?; and can drinking milk cause osteoporosis?

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Exploding crockery, furry male allergies and female ejaculation test results from 2012-02-23T13:02

Why does crockery seem to randomly explode? Plus: Is it possible to be allergic to only male furry animals?; and a caller reports the results of his and his partner's female ejaculation tests.

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Sex, multiple orgasms and curing a morning glory from 2012-02-16T13:02

As part of triplej's 'sex week', Dr Karl and Zan Rowe take talkback questions ranging from female 'squirting' to male morning glories and having sex during pregnancy.

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Earbud headphones, jet-lag and funny trivial things from 2011-12-08T14:12

When using earbud-style headphones, why does the music's pitch seem lower when they're removed? Is there a way to reduce the effects of jet-lag?Why is it when you are extremely tired that trivial t...

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Head spins, granite cookware and bullets fired in the air from 2011-12-01T14:12

Why does your head seem to spin when you lie down if drunk? What are the differences between various cookwares and are any types dangerous? What happens to bullets that are fired into the air?

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Celebrating 30 years of science talkback with Dr Karl from 2011-11-24T14:11

Previous 'Mornings' presenters drop by to share their favourite Dr Karl moments from the last 30 years on triplej. Plus: Karl's favourite organ; his first comments on radio re-enacted; and the five...

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Cannabis use and psychosis, with Dr Matthew Large from 2011-11-17T14:11

In a special triplej listener talkback, Zan Rowe and Dr Karl discuss the link between mental illness and marijuana use with psychiatrist Dr Matthew Large, from the University of New South Wales.

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Bad apples and the strange sounds our body can make from 2011-11-10T14:11

Does cold storage affect how food metabolises and germinates? Plus: why do some people's eyes squeak when they rub them?; and why can some people make their ears 'crack' when they press them?

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Do snipers consider the Coriolis effect? from 2011-11-03T13:11

Do snipers need to take in to account the Coriolis effect when taking a shot? Plus: what happens if you pee on an electric fence?; and can babies breathe underwater?

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Poltergeist phones and period cravings from 2011-10-27T14:10

Why do some mobile phones ring when they are switched off? And why do many women crave chocolate just before their periods?

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Frozen wasps, projecting black and foggy windscreens from 2011-10-20T13:10

Why do wasps survive being frozen? If black is a shade of light, then how does a projector recreate it? Why does cold air clear a foggy windscreen better than warm air?

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Blocking phone signals, vinegar-soothed sunburn and popping a yawn from 2011-10-13T13:10

Do microwave ovens block mobile phone reception? Will vinegar sooth sunburn? How can you 'pop' a yawn?

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Soft copper, blue tyres and compression pants from 2011-09-22T12:09

Can copper pipes be made hard again after they have been overheated then cooled? Why do new tyres sometimes leave a blue mark on the ground? Do sports compression shorts work?

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Farmer's tales, shaved-head hair, and quantum physics and God from 2011-09-15T13:09

What happens when fruit and vegetables cross-pollinate? Why does my hair appear to grow quicker now I shave my head? Does quantum physics imply the existence of a God?

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Clean scars, ear plugs and sobering exercise from 2011-09-01T12:09

Why don't scars get dirty the same way as the rest of your skin? Do noise-reducing ear plugs damage your ears if you wear them for too long? Can exercising after drinking alcohol help you sober up ...

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Green tomatoes, vegans and static shock from 2011-08-25T12:08

How do you get green tomatoes to ripen quickly? Can people on a vegan diet receive the same amount of nutrients as meat-eaters? Can static shocks through headphones be dangerous?

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Itchy ankles, swelling cheeks and bellybutton fluff from 2011-08-18T12:08

Why do some people get itchy legs when they exercise? Plus: what causes some people's cheeks to swell and tingle while eating cheese? And why is bellybutton fluff always blue?

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Seeing spots, white rainbows and ghosts from 2011-08-11T12:08

Why do some people see thousands of tiny spots when they look up at the sky or a bright light? What causes a white rainbow? And is there any science to explain ghosts?

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Space special with NASA astronaut Dr Gregory Chamitoff from 2011-08-04T12:08

What's it like to live in space for 183 days? NASA astronaut Dr Gregory Chamitoff joins Dr Karl to answer all your space questions.

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Workout music and rumbling stomachs from 2011-07-28T13:07

Why do some people work harder at the gym when they listen to a favourite tune? Plus: why does your stomach rumble when you are hungry? And why do your hands tingle after an orgasm?

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Upset apples, brain capacity and caffeine sickness from 2011-07-21T13:07

Why does a bruised apple taste differently to an unbruised one? Plus: is it possible to evaluate the capacity of the brain in gigabytes? And why does caffeine make you feel sick in the stomach?

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Sunburnt nipples and global warming from 2011-07-14T12:07

Why doesn't the skin around nipples get sunburnt? Would global warming interrupt the Atlantic conveyer current and cause an ice age in the northern hemisphere?

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Unmoving escalators, circumnavigating ash clouds and orange oranges from 2011-07-07T13:07

Why does it feel unusual when walking on a stationary escalator? Plus: why did the recent Chilean volcano ash cloud travel in the opposite direction to the prevailing winds? And why are oranges ora...

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