The vagus nerves, lightspeed travel and peripheral night vision
Is blood really a liquid? Can cats predict a period? And would a soft drink save your life in the wild? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer...
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Listen to Dr Karl Podcast, a Science & Medicine podcast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Stream 250 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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20 of 250 episodesRogue planets, dark matter and time dilation
When are we going to start time travelling? Why does our brain slow down in near-death experiences? And how do we know what it's like to lic...
Nose picking, dermatillomania and the weight of the world
What do we want from the moon? Are our feet faster than us? And what's Dr Karl's favourite flavour of milk? Dr Karl answers these questions...
Leech brains, animal instincts and echidna quirks
Is it bad to rub your eyes? What do birds get up to during migration? And which hair colour is the strongest? Zoe Kean answers these questio...
Artemis II, decomposition and breast milk
Do soap suds affect cleanliness? How does salt in the ocean form? How many mushrooms would it take to decompose a human body? Dr Karl answer...
Faster-than-light travel, the Van Allen Belt and AI space exploration
Why do we go to space? How do you design a rocket? And what movie about space gets it most right? Dr Karl and special guest Jaxon Liebeck an...
Super voids, satellite noise and asteroid navigation
Are black holes really holes? How heavy is a dark star? And what happens when we're mindful? Dr Karl and Dr Laura Driessen answer these ques...
Morning vs. motion sickness, sunburnt eyes and colour blind dreams
Does light travel forever? Why does the dancefloor get so sweaty? And can your friends match your freak? Dr Karl answers these questions and...
Share house smells, sleeping mosquitoes and multiverse supercomputers
Why are chocolate and coffee the perfect pair? What's the point of having hairy feet? And how do you make the perfect frozen marg? Dr Karl a...
Synesthesia, lime cordial v. bacteria & fusion reactors
Does a plucked hair grow back? Why does nicotine suppress your appetite? And how high is the sky? Dr Karl answers these questions and more o...
The Challenger Legacy - new Dr Karl podcast
Doctors, here's a sneak peek of a brand new podcast co-hosted by Dr Karl.
Murphy's Law, mouth ulcers and MSG
Where is the centre of the universe? What would happen if the speed of light increased? And what is Dr Karl's favourite maternity fact? Dr K...
Human buoyancy, acclimatising and syncing periods
Would we die without dioxygen? Where did spiders come from? And can you learn to hack the cold? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean (OAM!) answer these que...
Human cannonballs, outrunning the Sun and burning beds
Does Missy Higgins have geometrically impossible standards? How high do hot air balloons go? And how much is too much 'Sugar On My Tongue'?...
Hangovers, mosquitos and manifestation
What's the fastest way to cool down a room? How helpful is a stiff drink on a sick day? And is weeing in the shower good for you? Join Lucy,...
Bionic eyes, poop schedules and aphantasia
Does Halsey understand DNA properly? How long should we cryogenically freeze ourselves for? And can we learn how to remember everything? Joi...
The age of space, explosive planets and black hole portals
How much can a black hole consume? Would anything happen if we all jumped at once? And which planet would have the best gigs? Join Lucy, Dr...
Disappearing poos, capsaicin receptors and cane toads
What muscles are required for a yawn? How does jewellery affect our skin? And what's the connection between atoms and physical pain? Dr Karl...
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 snow hydrating? Dr Karl answers these questions an...
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? And what causes period shits? Dr Karl and Dr There...
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What type of podcast is Dr Karl Podcast?
Dr Karl Podcast is listed as a Science & Medicine show by Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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