Great Moments In Science - with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

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2023-05-23

  The Greatest Moment in Science

Dr Karl was first heard on the wireless in 1981 when he convinced Triple J that a talk about the space shuttle would be good listening because he had applied to be a NASA astronaut. The shuttle did (eventually) launch ... and along with it, the all-sci...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-23

  The Greatest Moment in Science

Dr Karl was first heard on the wireless in 1981 when he convinced Triple J that a talk about the space shuttle would be good listening because he had applied to be a NASA astronaut. The shuttle did (eventually) launch ... and along with it, the all-sci...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-16

  Why the 'marijuana munchies' make you feel good

We know that the drug called cannabis, or marijuana, increases the appetitecommonly called the 'Marijuana Munchies', and we are finally getting closer to knowing what makes it happen. Half-a-billion years ago a biological system evolved to make sure th...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-16

  Why the 'marijuana munchies' make you feel good

We know that the drug called cannabis, or marijuana, increases the appetitecommonly called the 'Marijuana Munchies', and we are finally getting closer to knowing what makes it happen. Half-a-billion years ago a biological system evolved to make sure th...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-09

  Insects fly to the light

The ancient Romans thought that insects were attracted to bright light, and then there’s the well-known phrase, “drawn like a moth to a flame”, so it seems like people over many years have spotted insects coming in to the lights, at night. But what's t...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-09

  Insects fly to the light

The ancient Romans thought that insects were attracted to bright light, and then there's the well-known phrase, "drawn like a moth to a flame", so it seems like people over many years have spotted insects coming into the lights, at night. But what's th...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-02

  Dreaming a diagnosis with Dr Karl

Some sleepers who act out their dreams are later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As Dr Karl explains, it's one of a few slightly odd new diagnostic tools.
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-05-02

  Dreaming a diagnosis with Dr Karl

Some sleepers who act out their dreams are later diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As Dr Karl explains, it's one of a few slightly odd new diagnostic tools.
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-04-25

  Sniffing out disease with Dr Karl

The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger.  In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnost...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2023-04-25

  Sniffing out disease with Dr Karl

The power of smell can't be understated — our noses don't just sniff out tasty treats, they can also alert us to danger.  In this episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl tells the story of a super-sniffer who might've unlocked a powerful diagnost...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author