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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 15 hours 17 minutes
episode 16: Quantum Computers with Dr Jessica
What are quantum computers? Dr Jessica explains the world of quantum and what to expect in the decades to come.
episode 17: Cosmic matching with Professor Lewis (333)
In dating shows there is always the promise of a perfect match. Can this idea be found in Astrophysics ? Dr Karl checks with Professor Lewis.
episode 18: The Five Kilo conundrum with Dr Nick
Why do popular weight loss programs fail just when you feel they should work ? Dr Nick applies science to a healthy body and has good news.
episode 19: Dark Mythbusting with Prof Lewis
Matter and Energy continue to raise shadowy questions in physics. Dr Karl tests some recent dark theories with Professor Lewis.
episode 20: Car Energy with Dr Bjorn Sturmberg (336)
Electricity is how Australians get to 43% net zero by 2030. Transport must be part of that plan. Dr Sturmberg has been testing strategies to put electric cars on the grid, in the home and out in paddocks. Recorded in Dec 2022 information was correct then.
episode 22: Radio Stars with Dr Driessen
Could a black hole photobomb a star? Dr Laura Driessen explains.
episode 23: Astro Units with Dr Laura
How can we measure space? Dr Karl consults a Radio Astronomer on units. Please note: Star Wars and Hans Solo references included.
episode 24: Wind Physics with Dr Rosemary
Wind-powered turbines are powerful machines. So why only three blades? Dr Rosemary gives Dr Karl an introduction to the engineering and physics of getting electricity from air currents.
episode 27: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist, author, and speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Dr Karl to talk about science communication. Today needs global action based on solid science like never before - so how to frame it ?
episode 28: Psychedelics and Therapy (344)
Australia has implemented laws to permit the use of some psychedelic drugs in strictly controlled circumstances. Psychedelics researcher Dr Paul Litnaitsky and acclaimed author Heather Rose discuss the possibilities and complexities....