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Triple J Science with Dr Karl

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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 11th November 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 11th November 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 12th November 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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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.

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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Nail clippings, boobs, spicy food

Do you hear the voice in your head or do you think you think it? why does eating chilli make you feel good? does the sun rotate? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Submarines in space, lupis and nostril hairs

Can animals be allergic to humans? Why do people always go on holidays near water? Why do I sleep talk?