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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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Exploding crockery, furry male allergies and female ejaculation test results

Why does crockery seem to randomly explode? Plus: Is it possible to be allergic to only male furry animals?; and a caller reports the results of his and his partner’s female ejaculation tests.

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Lunchbox discoveries, Coronavirus, tastebud balls

In this episode Dr Karl makes a brand new, ground breaking, mind blowing discovery that has changed his life. 


Australian Geographic

Why does your dog wag its tail?

Dr Karl uncovers the curious hidden meanings behind your dog’s tail wagging. THE DOG HAS been man’s best friend for thousands of years – so you’d think we’d know how to read its emotions. When the tail is stiff, the ears are tucked in and the body is held tight, most of us recognise it […]

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Cheese dreams, poo fungus, seeing stars

Why does cheese make you dream funny? Why is my dog’s poo growing fungus? Why do I see stars when I sneeze?