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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Dr Karl joins Lucy Smith on ABC Triple J Science Mornings

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026
    2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Joel Rheinberger on ABC Hobart


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Static shocks, amputees and glow-in-the-dark chicken.

Why do people have different eye colours? Why don’t plastic containers dry properly in the dishwasher? What is glow-in-the dark chicken? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Bad apples and the strange sounds our body can make

Does cold storage affect how food metabolises and germinates? Plus: why do some people’s eyes squeak when they rub them?; and why can some people make their ears ‘crack’ when they press them?


Australian Geographic

Australian breakthroughs: the invention of wi-fi

Dr Karl looks at the story behind how Australian black hole researchers invented wi-fi. “IF WE KNEW what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called research, would it?” Albert Einstein allegedly said. One example of a totally unexpected outcome from science is the story of how the search for black holes earned Australia about $1 billion in […]

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Green tomatoes, vegans and static shock

How do you get green tomatoes to ripen quickly? Can people on a vegan diet receive the same amount of nutrients as meat-eaters? Can static shocks through headphones be dangerous?