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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 23rd September 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 23rd September 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 23rd September 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 24th September 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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Clean scars, ear plugs and sobering exercise

Why don’t scars get dirty the same way as the rest of your skin? Do noise-reducing ear plugs damage your ears if you wear them for too long? Can exercising after drinking alcohol help you sober up more quickly?

National Geographic Kids

How Do Birds Flock?

We still don’t understand how birds fly in flocks and make patterns that look so obviously organised.  After all, they don’t get together beforehand to agree on a series of manoeuvres once they reach altitude!   Nevertheless, this collective behaviour emerges from the combined actions of thousands of independent creatures. How? The birds follow three simple […]


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Swallowing flem, blue light glasses and fruit flies

Why does your dog rub itself in dirt right after you bath it? Do reverse cycle air conditioners have an impact on global warming? Why do you need to pee when it gets cold?

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Vaping, Sleep talking, CBD Oil

Would Superman outrun COVID-19? Why do I pee more when I’m camping? Do oranges actually help at half-time? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings, with host Lucy Smith.