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Wednesday 11th March 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 amWednesday 11th March 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 amDr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville
Wednesday 11th March 2026
7:00 pm - 7:30 pmDr Karl joins Kelly Higgins-Devine on ABC Brisbane/Queensland
Thursday 12th March 2026
9:30 am - 10:00 amDr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide
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Decomposition, rigor mortis and coffins
Why do some people get hungry when around a dead body? Is your brain still active after you die? How long does it take for a body to decompose in a coffin?
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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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Synaesthesia, multiple moons, safe AI
What is happening in the brain when someone experiences synaesthesia? What would happen if we had more than one moon? How fast would you need to travel to keep up with the sun?
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Workout music and rumbling stomachs
Why do some people work harder at the gym when they listen to a favourite tune? Plus: why does your stomach rumble when you are hungry? And why do your hands tingle after an orgasm?
