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Wednesday 17th June 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 amWednesday 17th June 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 amDr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville
Wednesday 17th June 2026
7:00 pm - 7:30 pmDr Karl joins Kelly Higgins-Devine on ABC Brisbane/Queensland
Thursday 18th June 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 amDr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide
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Australian Geographic Australian breakthroughs: the invention of wi-fi
Dr Karl looks at the story behind how Australian black hole researchers invented wi-fi. “IF WE KNEW what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called research, would it?” Albert Einstein allegedly said. One example of a totally unexpected outcome from science is the story of how the search for black holes earned Australia about $1 billion in […]
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Sex, multiple orgasms and curing a morning glory
As part of triplej’s ‘sex week’, Dr Karl and Zan Rowe take talkback questions ranging from female ‘squirting’ to male morning glories and having sex during pregnancy.
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Tides, psychopaths & sweat
Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; why is it hard to breathe in humid weather? Why do we twitch while falling asleep? Can caffeine shakes be permanent?
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Creating gold, clicking and skin flaps
Are there different species of humans? Is the earth getting heavier? Why can i put my dreams on hold? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest host Karla Ranby on triple j Mornings.
