Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 23 minutes
episode 4: Corey Tutt - NSW Young Australian
The Young Australian of the Year Award recognises 16- to 30-year-old Australians. It rewards their achievements and contributions. Dr Karl meets Corey Tutt, the NSW winner for 2020. Corey has already made an extraordinary difference with his Deadly...
episode 3: The Hubble Tension with Prof Geraint Lewis
The Hubble Space Telescope launched in 1990. It is named after the American astronomer who found our universe was expanding. Ninety years on, with much better kit, Hubble’s ideas still hold. The question is how fast are we inflating? This is the...
episode 2: Cats & "Toxo" - from Kitty Litter to the eyeballs with Professor Justine Smith
What is the science behind warning pregnant women to stay away from cat faeces ? It involves a parasite (called "Toxo" for short) that migrates between humans and their cats. The risk to unborn children is real and world renowned expert,...
episode 45: Women who Measured the Stars with Dava Sobel
Author Dava Sobel tells Dr Karl the hidden history of the women who built modern astronomy.
episode 44: Walking After Eating with Kyra Sim
Dr Kyra Sim treats takes Dr Karl through The benefits of exercise - after eating. @kyrasim
episode 43: Our Ice Ages (repeat 113) Tas Van Ommen
We are officially in an interglacial period - between ice ages. Dr Karl talks with Australian Glaciologist Dr Tas van Ommen about the times when Ice sheets were a kilometre thick. What caused them and how long did they last. Understanding our...
episode 42: Shark spotting with drones
Dr Karl and AI expert Dean Blumenstein from UTS Sydney discuss the application of drones being deployed on Australian beaches. Can deep learning improve on helicopter surveillance ? Could a drone save someone faster than lifeguards ? How safe in are...
episode 41: Australian Bird Bonding with Prof. Gisela Kaplan
Guardian Australia's 2017 bird of the year was the Magpie. They are notorious for swooping and pecking bike riders so why are they so popular ? Dr Karl joins Prof Kaplan in the cradle of bird life. Australia saved the birds and some of the smartest...
episode 39: Fasting - Just another Fad ? Dr Nick Fuller investigates (164)
Dr Nick Fuller investigates the claims behind fasting diets and why today, most of us will end up where we started and feeling Hangry. He and Karl go through a recent study to show how deceptive it can be. It's not willpower that lets us down but...