Episodes
Why do insects bite me and not my partner? What impact do wind farms have on marine life? How do underwater noises effect dolphins? Our special guest this week is Dr David Wachenfeld from the Australian Institute of Marine Science. He and Dr Karl answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.
Published 10/19/23
Why do we itch at random times? Will mining on the moon affect Earth? How do tracking dogs pick up people's scent? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.
Published 10/12/23
What causes colours in sunsets? Why can some people spin their eyes really fast? How much pollution is being emitted when a car sits at traffic lights? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Pip Rasmussen.
Published 10/05/23
Dr Lucy and Dr Karl are joined by special guest astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis to answer all your science questions inspired by movies! What's the most accurate time travel movie? How fast do you need to move to dodge bullets? When will we get hoverboards?
Published 09/28/23
Can Metalcore clear your throat? Can you make alcohol out of paper? Why is the ocean salty? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 09/21/23
What part of our nose do we use to smell? Will climate change effect evolution? Can you re-catch the sickness you gave to someone else? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 09/14/23
Where are we at with time travel? How come male seahorses give birth? Is it quicker to go up the stairs two steps at a time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 09/07/23
Can you burn more calories if you sing while exercising? What happens when your ears pop? How beneficial is pre-workout? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 08/30/23
Will another species evolve from humans? Is Jupiter a solid or a gas? If chickens eat redback spiders, do their eggs become poisonous?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest science writer Zoe Kean and guest host Ash McGregor!
Published 08/24/23
Do we have a new planet in our solar system? How does asparagopsis decrease methane gas from live stock? Can plants hear certain frequencies? Dr Karl, Tiahni Adamson and Peter Tuthill answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 08/16/23
Why are bubbles round? Is my vacuum cleaner haunted? Why do we facepalm?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 08/10/23
How do you measure the size of a galaxy? Will AI answer all the paradoxes in the world? How many times could you wrap your intestines around the globe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 08/03/23
How are bulls so toned if they only eat grass? How do astronauts navigate in space? Can you fart and sneeze at the same time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with guest host Ash McGregor.
Published 07/26/23
How come reptiles can bask in the sun and not get sunburnt? Why does pasta taste better as leftovers? What's the best way to clean grease? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 07/20/23
What does a mirror see when it looks in a mirror? How old can Sharks be? Are Sea levels equal? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 07/13/23
How does First Nations Astronomy differ? How do Wombats clean their pouch? How can we trick our memory? Dr Karl, Corey Tutt and Krystal De Napoli answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 07/06/23
Why do some people feel the cold more than others? What state is electricity? Where does all the sweat, bevvies and yucky stuff go after a music festival? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 06/29/23
Why do the deceased still get goosebumps? Can you smell sickness? And you'll meet, the Rainbow Chasers. Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 06/22/23
Where did snakes evolve from? Is it possible to be at a standstill in the universe? Could a human head survive if detached from the body? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 06/15/23
How much of the Ocean is undiscovered? Can our body become immune to Cold & Flu tablets? What on earth is Anti-matter?! Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 06/08/23
How do earthquakes work in Australia? How do testosterone levels affect our body? Why do we need to poo after coffee? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 06/01/23
Why do we close our eyes when we kiss? Where’s the best heating position in the microwave? How does alcohol breath testing work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 05/25/23
Why do we crave something sweet after dinner? Can supplements really affect our metabolism speed? Does cooking food affect the use by date? Dr Karl and special guest, Clare Collins, answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 05/18/23
Can our hearts sync to the music we're listening to? What's the speed of our nervous system? Can helicopters fly in space? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 05/11/23
Do all living things on earth sleep? Which alcohol is the worst for you? Does time ever skip a beat? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Published 04/27/23