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  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Alice Matthews on ABC Canberra

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Jess Ong on ABC Darwin

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Prue Bentley on ABC Regional Victoria

  • Thursday 13th August 2026
    4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Ali Moore on ABC Melbourne


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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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Generic faces, slushie beers and 5G

Does spraying deodorant in your pits effect your health? Why don’t I dream? How can I tell if I’m a loud chewer?

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Chemical happiness, attractive bees and hot feet

How do you test sewerage for drugs? Did a hash brownie bring back my sense of smell? Why can’t I burp? These science questions get answered this week, by science journo Bianca Nogrady and Uni of Sydney researcher Dr Alice Motion.