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  • Wednesday 17th June 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

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    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 17th June 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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Why does it feel unusual when walking on a stationary escalator? Plus: why did the recent Chilean volcano ash cloud travel in the opposite direction to the prevailing winds? And why are oranges orange?