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Triple J Science with Dr Karl

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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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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.

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Moon landing, fat birds, brighter LEDs

Why don’t birds have fat legs? Why are LED lights brighter then ever? Was the moon landing real? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with host Lucy Smith.


National Geographic Kids

What is a Sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science A sinkhole is a void in the ground caused by a collapse of the Earth’s surface layer. This usually occurs when the ‘stuff’ underground – limestone and gypsum – dissolves or shifts as a result of lots of moving water in one area. Heavy localised rainfall or large […]

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Farting, space messages and disappearing tastebuds

How much farting would kill someone? Has anyone replied to our space messages? Will my tastebuds disappear if i keep cutting off my tongue ulcers?