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Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, what is dark matter and what would happen if flies don’t exist?


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Dying suns, falling in love and earwax

What makes a planet a planet? Why haven’t we gone back to the moon? What’ll happen to the International space station when we’re done with it? Dr Karl is away for the month, so science journalist Bianca Nogrady is stepping in to be your science sherpa on triple j. Joining her today was Professor Lisa […]

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Musical Stockholm Syndrome, chip sweats, asthma itches

Comedian, actor and science enthusiast Bill Bailey helps Dr Karl answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings! Why do I get an itchy chin when I have asthma? Should we drive faster or slower when hitting a pothole? Can you develop Stockholm Syndrome for music genres?