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Triple J Science with Dr Karl

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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 8th July 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 8th July 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 9th July 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 9th July 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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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?

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Exploding stars, dark matter and meteor's

Can cats land on their feet in space? Why are planets round? What would happen to the earth if the sun moved closer?


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Protein powder, brain-freeze, carnivore diets

Is protein powder a waste of money? Do men poo more then women? Why does my fried keep getting brain-freeze? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith & special guest dietician Professor Clare Collins!

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Brown vs white rice, dairy acne and smelly food farts

Is brown rice actually better for you than white rice? When you eat ice cream does it leave your body as poo or wee? And how do different foods affect the smelliness of your farts? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.