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  • Wednesday 12th August 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 12th August 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 12th August 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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Electric shocks, bloody noses, sleep sneezing

Why does earwax taste bitter but snot doesn’t? Can Wi-Fi be harmful? If we were to replicate the big bang, how would we contain it?

National Geographic Kids

I Can See A Rainbow!

Dr Karl explores the magic of a rainbow. We love a good rainbow. But did you know that not all look the same? Some can be brilliantly bright and colourful and some can appear faint or dull. So when can you see the best ones? The clearest appear when the sun is shining brightly behind […]


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Snake bites, popcorn and nuclear devices

Why do we get dizzy when we get up really quickly? Why does hot water sound different to cold water when it comes out of the tap? Why do cold and flu symptoms always feel worse in the morning and at night?

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calories, catchy songs, sweat

Why do we feel like vomiting after rigorous exercise? Does distance or speed burn more calories? Plus, the movement of air pollution.