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    9:30 am - 10:00 am

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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.

Australian Geographic

Australian breakthroughs: the cervical cancer vaccine

Dr Karl looks at how scientists have combated cervical cancer since the early 20th century. WAY BACK IN medical school I decided that my favourite organ was the uterus. That’s because it does its amazing job with a very high success rate – and only very occasional assistance from us. The cervix forms the bottom […]


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Tongue flaps, pressure points and seal knees

Why do we need to pee when we get into water? How long would humans last on earth if the sun disappeared? Where do false memories come from?

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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.