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Triple J Science with Dr Karl

Triple J Science with Dr Karl
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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 14th October 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 14th October 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 15th October 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 15th October 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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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?

National Geographic Kids

How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

A cloud is made up of many, many tiny ‘clumps’ of water, either liquid or frozen. The liquid droplets are about 0.002mm across – smaller than the thickness of a human hair. Some of these tiny droplets are so small that it would take a million of them to make a single raindrop! Different clouds […]


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Love at first sight, killer rabbits, pig orgasms

Why do dead people still get goosebumps? What happens if two black holes collide? Why do you feel worse after a long nap? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.

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Rollercoasters, plasma & wormholes

Dr. Karl answers all your science questions, including; what do flies want? How do bullets kill people? Why does dog poo turn white?