Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

About

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.
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361 episodes

Viral History with A/Prof Morgan (376)

Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowlege of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the histoy and written a book about how we got where we are.  dr Karl https://drkarl.com  A/Prof Morgan * X: @DrGMorgan * Threads: @dr.gregory.morgan * Blue Sky Social: @drgregorymorgan.bsky.social

22m
Mar 24
Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375)

When Aircraft accidents happen we investigate how and why. Dr Sonya Brown tells Dr Karl about the process of improving safety and the importance of learning from incidents.      DrKarl.com https://drkarl.com Dr Sonya Brown  

18m
Mar 17
Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374)

The observed Universe is very binary and occasionally poly. Professor James takes Dr Karl inside a collapsing star and suggests how the last ray of starlight will shine. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com Professor James https://twitter.com/drcrj

21m
Mar 10
Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373)

How should we explain bumps in the obsevations of Stars? Cosmology is full of intangible forces. Professor Renee James explains "Helium Flash", why it is mostly invisible us and when density matters. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com twitter@drcrj  

19m
Mar 03
Cleaner Air with Dr King (372)

Lung Disease is killing more of us each day.  As temperatures rise, why is our air more contaminated ?  Dr King explains how it's happening and what to do about it. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com Dr Bronwyn King

26m
Feb 25
The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371)

In part 2,  Prof Lewis introduces Dr Karl to Quarks, Leptons and Bosons. It's a messy subatomic zoo and still our Standard Model of everything. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com Professor Geraint Lewis https://www.geraintflewis.com/  

25m
Feb 18
The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370)

The Standard Model for everything ... is full of weird names and strange numbers. In part 1,  Prof Lewis explains to Dr Karl how we got into this mess and why this mess still holds true. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com Professor Geraint Lewis https://www.geraintflewis.com/

20m
Feb 11
Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369)

Vapes are 21st century inventions but the science of smoking and its dangers are well known. Prof. Chapman tells Dr Karl how Vapes are likely to be worse than tobacco, why "Puff Parameters" lead to such conclusions, and how lung cancer became a top killer. Dr Karl.com https://drkarl.com simonchapman6.com

24m
Feb 04
Vaper Trails pt 1 with Prof. Chapman (368)

On Jan 1st , Australians have new buying restrictions for vapes. Prof Chapman guides Dr Karl through the Science of Nicotine addiction, how to battle Big Tobacco and why access rules must change. Dr Karl.com https://drkarl.com simonchapman6.com

20m
Jan 28
Bee Genes #2 with Dr Remnant (367)

Epigenetic jellies did not help. Feral bees made it worse.  When a species-jumping parasite landed in Australia, our biosecurity controls ultimately failed. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains to Dr Karl how we lost round one against Varroa and the battles now being planned. DrKarl.com Dr. Remnant  

27m
Dec 17, 2023
Bee Genes #1 with Dr Remnant (366)

Human prosperity has risen on the wings of bees - until recently. A species-jumping parasite has landed in Australia. Bee geneticist Dr Remnant explains  to Dr Karl how and why this is so risky. DrKarl.com https://drkarl.com Dr. Remnant  

20m
Dec 10, 2023
Repair & Recovery with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (365)

Space hardware needs to be reliable, affordable and repairable.  Recycling rockets and reprogramming helicopters are all part of a day's work for support staff.  Adrian Brown Dr karl https://drkarl.com

25m
Dec 03, 2023
Martian Bath Rings with Dr Adrian Brown from NASA (364)

Salts prove Mars once had water. The rings tell us more about how and when this happened. Also the story of the lost chopper and how they found it. Dr Karl with firsthand accounts from Percy's driver.  Adrian Brown https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ Dr Karl https://drkarl.com

24m
Nov 26, 2023
Billion-LY Bubble with Prof Lewis (363)

Dr Karl gets a detailed briefing on a giant starry bubble just announced. Professor Lewis includes CMB, BAOs and traces of Dark Matter in his explanation. DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis  

22m
Nov 19, 2023
G-Bombs with Prof Lewis (362)

There are F Bombs in the Oppenheimer movie but no mention of G Bombs. Dr Karl probes Prof Lewis for the original source of atomic energy . The answer is surprising.  DrKarl.com Geraint F Lewis   

23m
Nov 12, 2023
Knot Maths with Professor Lisa Piccirillo (361)

Dr Karl meets Professor Lisa Picarillo who unravelled an age-old knotty problem with four dimensional topology.  Professor Picarillo will deliver the Simon Marais Memorial Lecture at The University of Sydney on 7 November, register here. Dr Karl https://drkarl.com Professor Lisa Piccirillo

20m
Nov 05, 2023
Cosmic Ticks #2 with Prof Lewis (360)

How far can we "see" through Space-Time? Professor Lewis takes Dr Karl to a place where everything is in Slo-Mo (relatively). The discussion naturally cxoncludes with Time Machines. DRKARL.COM GERAINT F LEWIS

17m
Oct 29, 2023
Cosmic Ticks #1 with Prof Lewis (359)

How do Cosmologists measure Space-Time? Professor Lewis explains Einstein's clocks and the new cosmic ticks.  DRKARL.COM GERAINT F LEWIS

20m
Oct 22, 2023
Space Law 102 with Duncan Blake (358)

What governs the resources, risks and rewards on the Moon. Mars and beyond?  Dr Karl gets a booster shot of Space law. with specialist lecturer Duncan Blake.   Drkarl.com https://drkarl.com Duncan Blake https://twitter.com/dunc4nbl4ke

26m
Oct 15, 2023
Space Law 101 with Duncan Blake (357)

What are the rules for human behaviour in Space ?  Dr Karl gets an introduction to Space Law history with specialist lecturer Duncan Blake.   Drkarl.com https://drkarl.com Duncan Blake https://twitter.com/dunc4nbl4ke

23m
Oct 08, 2023
Soot & Seaweed with Prof. Tuthill + Tiahni Adamson (356)

Stars+Cows with Prof Tuthill & Tiahni Adamson (356)  

25m
Oct 01, 2023
Busting big nicotine with Dr King (355)

The story of how a local oncologist took a pledge against big Tobacco to the United Nations and had it passed. Dr Karl talks with Dr. Bronwyn King about her crusade against the merchants of preventable disease through Tobacco free portfolios. drkarl.com https://drkarl.com tobaccofreeportfolios.org    

25m
Sep 24, 2023
Tyre Chemistry with Dr Linda (354)

Meet Tyre nerd and chemist Dr Linda Mitchell. She works in stewardship - trying to improve our recycling of rubber.  How many old Australian tyres are exported and burned each year? Way too many and Dr Mitchell know how we can do better. DrKarl.com TSA https://www.tyrestewardship.org.au/ Lindylulu77  

23m
Sep 17, 2023
Cosmic Ripples with Professor Davis (353)

Professor Davis and Dr Karl delve into the universal tensions and cosmic ripples.  Are there frozen clumps at regular intervals leading back to the Big Bang? drkarl.com @tamarastro

25m
Sep 10, 2023
Green Chemists Paul Anastas & John Warner (352)

Dr Karl meets two Green Chemists. For 30 years they have been encouraging sustainable and cleaner chemical processes.  DrKarl.com https://drkarl.com Dr Paul Anastas John Warner https://www.johnwarner.org/about/    

26m
Sep 03, 2023
Night Sky Lights with Prof Harvey Smith (351)

Auroras, fireballs and space junk. They are all visible.   Prof Lisa and Dr Karl discuss how and where you might spot them. Also, how you can get your name into space. drKarl.com lisaharveysmith.com

22m
Aug 27, 2023
Starry Gravity with Professor Lewis (350)

Will 2023 be the year that we both see and feel more gravity waves ? Dr Karl probes Prof Lewis about what is so exciting about linking LIGO with Pulsars. DRKARL.COM GERAINT F LEWIS

19m
Aug 21, 2023
Fusion Power with Professor Wilson (349)

Meet a scientist working to build and test a fusion power plant. Fusion Professor Howard Wilson has intimate knowledge of plasma -the stuff inside stars- and what is needed to safely contain it on earth. Prof. Wilson *SCIENCE WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT!* SEE 'DR KARL AND FRIENDS' LIVE AT THE SYDNEY TOWN HALL. THURS 17 AUGUST AT 6:30PM. FREE REGISTRATION AT DRKARL.COM

22m
Aug 13, 2023
Star Shine with Kirsten Banks (348)

PhD student Kirsten Banks tells Dr Karl of deep of a journey toward a new candle standard. Stellar seismology and the search for exoplanets may make galactic maps more accurate. @ASTROKIRSTEN *SCIENCE WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT!* SEE 'DR KARL AND FRIENDS' LIVE AT THE SYDNEY TOWN HALL. THURS 17 AUGUST AT 6:30PM. FREE REGISTRATION AT DRKARL.COM  

26m
Aug 06, 2023
Gene Therapies with Professor Alexander (348)

Gene Therapies are being approved for a growing number of conditions. Professor Alexander takes Dr Karl on how they work and the decades of testing to made them safe. Prof. Ian Alexander Dr. Karl https://drkarl.com

31m
Jul 30, 2023