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  • Wednesday 25th February 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 25th February 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 25th February 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 26th February 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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Evolving dogs, coffee shakes and webbed toes

Have the planets ever lined up in the solar system? Why can some people whistle in tune, but not sing in tune? Can you water plants using hot water?

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Free electricity, sweaty palms and lion allergies

If you wrapped a wire around the world would you generate electricity? How does my partner make her hands sweat on cue? And if I’m allergic to housecats, would I be allergic to a lion?


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Talking dogs, DNA breakthroughs and mozzie bites

Can you teach your eyes to roll away from each other? Is it bad to cough on command? How do relaxation pods work? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Sand, facial hair & neuroplasticity

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; do stressful dreams affect sleep quality? Are there really morning and night people? Why do periods synch?