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  • Wednesday 18th March 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 18th March 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 19th March 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 19th March 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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Does cement make your nails grow? Are the hiccups hereditary? Why is the sound of a plane flying so loud when you’re outside it, but quiet when you’re inside it? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Can maths predict the future?

Can maths predict the future? What about lotto numbers? Plus, the question that stumped the nation!


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Does smoke benefit the soil? Plus, what can we expect to see in the future for fire prevention?

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Floating tanks, day light savings and holding in farts

What happens if you microwave a human? Is there anything wetter than water? What are the benefits of floating tanks?