Shirtloads of Science
Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
- Website
- http://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/podcast
- Description
- Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2025-03-28 18:41
- last episode published
- 2025-03-23 01:00
- publication frequency
- 7.31 days
- Contributors
- Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
- Author
- Karl Kruszelnicki
- Owner
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 422
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- Detail page
- Categories
- Social Sciences Natural Sciences Science & Medicine
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Episodes
| Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-23 | Weight loss medicines are never easy. What happens when your brain says you're full? Dr Karl and Professor Clare Collins explore the promises and pitfalls plus the ones that occasionally kill. drkarl.com | |
| 2025-03-16 | Our warming world means more humidity. You can't see it but you can feel it. Professor Ollie Jay introduces Dr Karl to wet bulb thermometers, how sweating works and why humidity gets you down. DrKarl.com Prof Ollie Jay | |
| 2025-03-09 | Summer heat waves are increasing - so AC or fan what is best ? The answer becomes unclear when air temperatures are in the high 30s. Pressor Jay takes Dr Karl inside your sweat glands to discover the physics of keeping cool. DrKarl.com Prof Ollie J... | |
| 2025-03-02 | Physics on both galactic and personal scales are explored and answered with Dr Karl. drkarl.com . | |
| 2025-02-23 | We are so lucky to be alive. Dr Sara Webb's 'The Little book of Cosmic Catastrophes' looks at dangerous galactic neighbours. So what are the chances of finding Earth 2.0 ? drkarl.com dr sara webb | |
| 2025-02-16 | Dr Karl consults with circular economy expert, experienced waste manager, change maker and garbologist Belinda Chellingworth. Waste is expensive so well-designed product cycles makes it better for us all. drkarl.com BC Consulting | |
| 2025-02-16 | Dr Karl consults with circular economy expert, experienced waste manager, change maker and garbologist Belinda Chellingworth. Waste is expensive so well-designed product cycles makes it better for us all. drkarl.com BC Consulting | |
| 2025-02-09 | A shameless piece of cross promotion for ABC podcast 'What the Duck' with Dr Ann Jones about plant and animal reproduction. Contains names of body parts, fluids, graphic descriptions and one swear word. drkarl.com What the duck podcasts | |
| 2025-02-02 | Global Warming is caused by burning fossil fuels. "Slick: Australia's Toxic Relationship With Big Oil " is journalist Royce Kurmelovs' account of our role. Dr Karl explores how the science was silenced downunder. drkarl.com | |
| 2025-01-26 | Dr Karl talks with the Australian working on the surface of Mars, Dr Adrian Brown from NASA. Hear how AI saved "Percy" the Rover, what those leopard-spotted rocks could mean and Dust devil strategies. drkarl.com Dr Adrian J Brown |