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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 1 hour 21 minutes
episode 10: Carbo-nomics with Dr Denniss
We want Cooler climates. Are carbon and coal are burning us up? Economist Dr Denniss runs his ruler over the climate ledger with Dr Karl.
episode 11: Prevent Pandemics with Prof Holmes (280)
Viruses. We know where they come from. We know how they spread. Virologist Professor Holmes from Sydney University lays a three-point plan to stop them with Dr Karl.
episode 12: The natural way to cool our planet with Dr Zarin
Dr Daniel Zarin has spent his career studying and teaching the science of forests. In a conversation recorded at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo headquarters in New York City, Zarin tells Dr Karl why he recently left the...
episode 13: String Theories with professor Greene
Resolving subatomic particles in an expanding universe is complex. Can multi-dimensional maths help ? Dr Karl visits Prof. Greene to find out what string theory is and if there are answers.
episode 14: Sensing Gravity with Professor Tara Murphy #1 (283)
The 21st century has been huge for physics. We are now able to build experiments to test Einstein's theories. Professor Tara Murphy has been there and gives Dr Karl an insider's view of modern physics.
episode 15: Missing Gold with Prof. Tara Murphy
Once you find gravity waves, what's next ? Gold ! The most stable and heavy element we know of lies central to our interpretation of our cosmos. Coincidence ? Dr Karl consults Prof Murphy.
episode 16: Kilonovas with Professor Tara Murphy #3 (285)
Heard of Kilonovas ? Prof Murphy works with them all the time. What about Supernovas ? In an expanding universe do things always get bigger ? Dr Karl investigates.
episode 17: Dr Adrian Brown : An Australian on Mars (286)
Dr Karl talks with an Aussie who works full time on the surface of Mars. Meet Dr Adrian and his RC explorer "Percy". They are looking for water on the red planet and pushing the boundaries of science .
episode 18: Hunting Exoplanets with Prof. Glazebrook
Earth-like planets are rare but the hunt for more is on. Professor Glazebrook is Principal Investigator for the James Webb telescope and introduces Dr Karl to the world of infra-red observation.
episode 19: The Matter of Everything with Dr Suzie Sheehy (288)
Observe, Ask, Explain, Predict , Test. These are the steps scientists use to improve our knowledge. Dr. Suzie Sheehy is a particle physicist. She talks with Dr Karl about twelve significant experiments that changed the modern world.