Synopsis
Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Zan Rowe and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triplej listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers! Thursdays from 11am EST.
Episodes
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Hacking driverless cars, killer blackheads and the earth's heartbeat
27/03/2019 Duration: 35minDo 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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Submarines in space, lupis and nostril hairs
20/03/2019 Duration: 37minCan animals be allergic to humans? Why do people always go on holidays near water? Why do I sleep talk?
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Static shocks, amputees and glow-in-the-dark chicken.
13/03/2019 Duration: 37minWhy 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 Marigliano on triple j Mornings.
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Red beard hairs, living underwater and movies on airplanes
06/03/2019 Duration: 36minWhy 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
27/02/2019 Duration: 33minWhy 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 host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.
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Chemical happiness, attractive bees and hot feet
20/02/2019 Duration: 38minHow 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 Sydney researcher Dr Alice Motion.
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Live from Antarctica!
13/02/2019 Duration: 38minYour 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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Brown vs white rice, dairy acne and smelly food farts
06/02/2019 Duration: 38minIs 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 these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.
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Cement nails, beached whales and red hair changing colour
23/01/2019 Duration: 37minDoes 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 more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.
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Travelers constipation, freckles and dark energy
16/01/2019 Duration: 37minWhat 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
09/01/2019 Duration: 38minWhy 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 Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.
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Deja Vu, sleep sneezes and eating vegan
12/12/2018 Duration: 37minWhy 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
05/12/2018 Duration: 37minHow 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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Sleep paralysis, hallucinations and meeting aliens
28/11/2018 Duration: 37minDo you get sicker if you pick your nose? How do you know to breathe? Why doesn't plastic cheese burn?
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Brown rain, Chinese fusion and wax wraps
21/11/2018 Duration: 30minWhat 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 triple j Mornings.
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Flies in winter, seeing underwater and concussions from gigs
14/11/2018 Duration: 40minWhy do drug addicts like chocolate milk? Does donating blood burn calories? Where did the English language come from?
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Musical Stockholm Syndrome, chip sweats, asthma itches
07/11/2018 Duration: 37minComedian, 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 slower when hitting a pothole? Can you develop Stockholm Syndrome for music genres?
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Apple burps, dogs on the phone, the munchies
01/11/2018 Duration: 36minWhy 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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Chewing gum, tank water tea and plastic in fish
24/10/2018 Duration: 37minHave 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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Old people smell, farts in water, teeth whitening
17/10/2018 Duration: 38minSpecial guests Science Journalist Binaca Nogrady and Dr Alice Williamson join Linda Marigliano to answer your science questions.