Dr Karl on triplej

Heterochromia, cold water therapy and time of death

How does our body tell us we're thirsty? Do trees get cancer? And if the entire world flooded, could we all turn into fish people?   Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Patternicity, lemon tree wees and static electricity

Where is wind going? Are ants able to predict rain? And why do sportspeople train at higher altitudes? Bianca Nogrady answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Taste vs. smell, doomscrolling and insulated drink bottles

Why does the contraceptive pill affect your dreams? Can your pet watch you weld? And is there a science behind the tension shifting in a room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Beached whales, earworms and the 'city killer' asteroid

What are the most effective ways to decrease exposure to microplastics? Is there a link between planet alignment and weather patterns? And what would happen if an asteroid hit the earth? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings …

Panic attacks, dark matter and melting ice creams 

What’s the next step in human evolution? Are there any land animals that produce electricity? How do bees select their flowers? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Cross-wiring, poison vs. venom and travelling farts

What's the difference between AM and FM radio? Why does plucking our eyebrows make us sneeze? And how do you stop a fart from following you into the next room? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Satellites, spicy breastmilk and noise-cancelling headphones

Is time an illusion? Do our brains lie to us after a late-night shift? And why did our bodies decide we don't need hairy feet? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Solar urticaria, the mirage effect and friction explained

What would it take to shift the Earth's axis? How does the body process radiation from the sun? And is memory an innate skill or something we learn? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

Cat containment, cane toad consumption and the toxic male technique

What invasive species tastes the best? What would happen if we eradicated feral cats? And how does your body respond when you start eating meat again after years of being vegetarian?  Dr Karl and special guest Professor Phill Cassey answer these que…

Olfactory fatigue, genetic diseases and Facebook myths

How long can humans survive without food? Why does coffee taste different when it goes cold? And will quantum computing and AI be the end of humanity?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.