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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 4th November 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 4th November 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 4th November 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 5th November 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide

  • Thursday 5th November 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings


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National Geographic Kids

All About Pythons

Pythons, pythons, pythons! If you’re an animal, it’s easy to be a top predator! All you need is sharp eyes and ears, strong arms and legs and some scary weaponry such as big teeth, claws or talons. But what if you have no arms or legs, no ears, and no claws? How do you function as a […]

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Moon landing, fat birds, brighter LEDs

Why don’t birds have fat legs? Why are LED lights brighter then ever? Was the moon landing real? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.


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Dying suns, falling in love and earwax

What makes a planet a planet? Why haven’t we gone back to the moon? What’ll happen to the International space station when we’re done with it? Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist Bianca Nogrady is stepping in to be your science sherpa on triple j. Joining her today was Professor Lisa […]

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Earbud headphones, jet-lag and funny trivial things

When using earbud-style headphones, why does the music’s pitch seem lower when they’re removed? Is there a way to reduce the effects of jet-lag?Why is it when you are extremely tired that trivial things seem very funny?