Dr Karl on triplej

Bee stings, broken hearts and brain rot

Why is the dead of night so cold? Can the Earth generate its own electricity? And can we clear up whether water is clear? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Aphantasia, smelling to survive and bionic vision

Why is it colder the closer we get to the Sun? Are stiff drinks or soft drinks better for fighting sickness? And can we recreate the human brain? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Plastic sweat, alien life and how to be a morning person

How did a crackle of cockatoos figure out a water bubbler? Why do we get weak - literally - when we laugh? And would having an exoskeleton be all it's cracked up to be? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Colder temperatures, dog lookalikes and colour perception 

How scientifically accurate is Bee Movie? What would happen if the Earth had a twin? And what is Dr. Karl's favourite story? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Slow-mo animals, breathing powers and the science of cat scratches

Can we sniff our farts away? Are birthday twins just a coincidence? And why do menstrual cramps hurt more than stomach aches? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Bec Charlwood. 

The origins of BBQ, fecal bacteria and the Seven Sisters

Is it possible to turn into your roommates? How did the living DNA code come to exist? And when did we first start using kitchen utensils? Dr Karl and Zoe Kean answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Smoke alarms, airplane mode and chemtrails 

Does blending ingredients in a smoothie destroy their nutrients? How do we distinguish between phantom smells and real smells? And are infrared saunas safe? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Meat glue, cold remedies and roadkill 

What influences intelligence? Does the earth's rotation affect flight time? And what temperature will de-fog your windscreen? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Rollercoaster retirement, winking, and zombie stars

Why am I always running out of conditioner before shampoo? How come mozzies bite some people and not others? And does a dog's sense of smell give it a better memory? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-Ni…

Alien planets, sea sickness 101 and the perfect chocolate

Is it possible to breathe through our ears? Why do we always queue in a snake form? And what's hiding in the rest of the ocean?     Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen