Shirtloads Of Science
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- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 144:20:14
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Synopsis
Dr Karls a curious optimist a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, its never too late for a happy childhood.
Episodes
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Hormones with Dr Vavrek (345)
16/07/2023 Duration: 24minAround 20 years ago a worldwide hormone scare took hold. Was it a media beat-up? Dr Natasha Vavrek takes Dr Karl through the experiment that caused it and numbers that were misreported. Today HRT is called MHT and is safe again. thebubbletasmania DrKarl
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Psychedelics and Therapy (344)
09/07/2023 Duration: 20minAustralia has implemented laws to permit the use of some psychedelic drugs in strictly controlled circumstances. Psychedelics researcher Dr Paul Liknaitsky and acclaimed author Heather Rose discuss the possibilities and complexities. #shirtloadsofscience This podcast will discuss topics of mental health. If you find parts of this content confronting or distressing contact Lifeline on 131114. Heather Rose Dr Paul Liknaitzky
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Neil deGrasse Tyson (343)
02/07/2023 Duration: 15minAstrophysicist, author, and speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Dr Karl to talk about science communication. Today needs global action based on solid science like never before - so how to frame it ? July 23 NZ-Au-Sg Tour dates Drkarl.com
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Healthy chewing and eating with Prof Collins (341)
19/06/2023 Duration: 24minHealthy eating begins in the mouth. How much should you chew food? What sized bites are best? Can Dental Health affect your gut? Dr Karl masticates these topics with Dietetics Professor Collins. drkarl.com
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Wind Physics with Dr Rosemary (340)
11/06/2023 Duration: 25minWind-powered turbines are powerful machines. So why only three blades? Dr Rosemary gives Dr Karl an introduction to the engineering and physics of getting electricity from air currents. drkarl.com
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Astro Units with Dr Laura (339)
04/06/2023 Duration: 23minHow can we measure space? Dr Karl consults a Radio Astronomer on units. Please note: Star Wars and Hans Solo references included. drkarl.com
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Radio Stars with Dr Laura (338)
28/05/2023 Duration: 25minCould a black hole photobomb a star? Dr Laura Driessen explains. drkarl.com
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Reionisation with Prof Lewis (337)
21/05/2023 Duration: 27minToo hot for synthesis ? Too cool to stick ? The early universe is a bog for electrons . Dr Karl gets the latest on Dwarfs vs Dwarves with Prof Lewis.
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Energy and Cars with Dr Bjorn Sturmberg (336)
14/05/2023 Duration: 27minElectricity is how Australians get to 43% net zero by 2030. Transport must be part of that plan. Dr Sturmberg has been testing strategies to put electric cars on the grid, in the home and out in paddocks. Recorded in Dec 2022 information was correct then. bjornsturmberg.com drkarl.com
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Dark Mythbusting with Prof Lewis (335)
07/05/2023 Duration: 23minMatter and Energy continue to raise shadowy questions in physics. Dr Karl tests some recent dark theories with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
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The Five Kilo conundrum with Dr Nick (334)
30/04/2023 Duration: 24minWhy do popular weight loss programs fail just when you feel they should work ? Dr Nick applies science to a healthy body and has good news. drkarl.com interval weight loss
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Cosmic matching with Professor Lewis (333)
23/04/2023 Duration: 28minIn dating shows there is always the promise of a perfect match. Can this idea be found in Astrophysics ? Dr Karl checks with Professor Lewis. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
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Quantum Computers with Dr Jessica (332)
16/04/2023 Duration: 29minWhat are quantum computers? Dr Jessica explains the world of quantum and what to expect in the decades to come.
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Cosmic Monsters with Dr Jessica (331)
09/04/2023 Duration: 25minWhat are the biggest black holes called? Supermassive. Dr Jessica Bloom talks about these cosmic monsters and the amazing technology used to photograph them.
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Chatting with a Bot & Professor Toby Walsh (330)
02/04/2023 Duration: 26minChatGPT launched for free in 2022. Like Google it devoured vast data but regurgitated it in human-like responses. Is it truly a marvel? Dr Karl and Prof Toby Walsh put ChatGPT to the test.
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Bioplastics with Dr Yi Shen (329)
26/03/2023 Duration: 27minFuture archaeology may see our time now as an "Age of Plastic". Already sedimentary rings are forming. Dr Karl discusses solutions with Bioplastics and Dr Yi Shen. drkarl.com
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Universe Now with Professor Geraint Lewis (328)
19/03/2023 Duration: 29minThe James Webb Space Telescope has expanded our Universal view. Where is it changing? Dr Karl gets an update from Professor Geraint. drkarl.com geraintflewis.com
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Parrot Thinking with Irene Pepperberg (327)
12/03/2023 Duration: 32minBird Brains are different. Irene Pepperberg has been probing their psychology for decades. What clues are there for communicating with aliens ? Alex the parrot
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Sino Moon Missions with Bradley Perrett (326)
05/03/2023 Duration: 14minChina has a Lunar landing program. It is as ambitious as NASA was in 1969. Dr Karl probes Space journalist Bradley Perrett on how soon we might see Chinese craft on the moon. drkarl.com
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Rocket Science 21C with Bradley Perrett (325)
27/02/2023 Duration: 17minNASA vs Space X vs Virgin vs China vs Russia. Today's Space Race is multi-dimensional and growing. Australia is about to start its own program. Dr Karl talks with space journalist Bradley Perrett about the road ahead. drkarl.com