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Triple J Science with Dr Karl

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Next up on the Radio

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Alice Matthews on ABC Canberra

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Jess Ong on ABC Darwin

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Prue Bentley on ABC Regional Victoria


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National Geographic Kids

What is a Sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science A sinkhole is a void in the ground caused by a collapse of the Earth’s surface layer. This usually occurs when the ‘stuff’ underground – limestone and gypsum – dissolves or shifts as a result of lots of moving water in one area. Heavy localised rainfall or large […]

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Observable universe, new elements and black holes

Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist Bianca Nogrady is stepping in to be your science sherpa on triple j. And joining her today was Dr Jess Bloom, astrophysicist from the University of Sydney.


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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.

In the News

ABC News 24: 2016 Nobel Prize Winners in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine

Dr Karl talks about the 2016 Nobel Prize Winners in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine