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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 7th October 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 7th October 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 7th October 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thursday 8th October 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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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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Cement nails, beached whales and red hair changing colour

Does cement make your nails grow? Are the hiccups hereditary? Why is the sound of a plane flying so loud when you’re outside it, but quiet when you’re inside it? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.


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Life on another planet, dusk masks and solar sailing

How do we better our memories? What do people who were born blind dream about? How much material is used to make one screw? 

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Brown rain, Chinese fusion and wax wraps

What causes bags under your eyes? Why does the sound of metal change when it’s wet? Does classical music calm children? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with guest host Karla Ranby on triple j Mornings.