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  • Wednesday 12th November 2025
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 12th November 2025
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Kelly Higgins-Devine on ABC Brisbane/Queensland

  • Thursday 13th November 2025
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 13th November 2025
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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National Geographic Kids

Ants Are Strong and Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour Did you know that ants can only lift or drag a heavy load? They don’t do a lot of pushing… So how do they manage to manoeuvre a big piece of tasty food back to their nest so efficiently? Let’s consider an ant stumbling across a cat’s dinner. […]

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Brown vs white rice, dairy acne and smelly food farts

Is brown rice actually better for you than white rice? When you eat ice cream does it leave your body as poo or wee? And how do different foods affect the smelliness of your farts? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.


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Big dinosaurs, sun flames, four seasons in one day

How does addiction work? Why were dinosaurs so big? Does stress shorten your life?

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Eating boogers, wasp stings, noise cancelling headphones

Dr Karl is back at it, answering all your science questions on triple j Mornings. Why do noise cancelling headphones cut out on the train? Why don’t spiders get stung by wasps? Is eating boogers healthy?