Dr Karl Podcast

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Exploding crockery, furry male allergies and female ejaculation test results Feb 23, 2012

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Why does crockery seem to randomly explode? Plus: Is it possible to be allergic to only male furry animals?; and a caller reports the results of his and his partner's female ejaculation tests.

Sex, multiple orgasms and curing a morning glory Feb 16, 2012

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As part of triplej's 'sex week', Dr Karl and Zan Rowe take talkback questions ranging from female 'squirting' to male morning glories and having sex during pregnancy.

Earbud headphones, jet-lag and funny trivial things Dec 08, 2011

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When using earbud-style headphones, why does the music's pitch seem lower when they're removed? Is there a way to reduce the effects of jet-lag?Why is it when you are extremely tired that trivial things seem very funny?

Head spins, granite cookware and bullets fired in the air Dec 01, 2011

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Why does your head seem to spin when you lie down if drunk? What are the differences between various cookwares and are any types dangerous? What happens to bullets that are fired into the air?

Celebrating 30 years of science talkback with Dr Karl Nov 24, 2011

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Previous 'Mornings' presenters drop by to share their favourite Dr Karl moments from the last 30 years on triplej. Plus: Karl's favourite organ; his first comments on radio re-enacted; and the five most-common science questions asked by listeners.

Cannabis use and psychosis, with Dr Matthew Large Nov 17, 2011

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In a special triplej listener talkback, Zan Rowe and Dr Karl discuss the link between mental illness and marijuana use with psychiatrist Dr Matthew Large, from the University of New South Wales.

Bad apples and the strange sounds our body can make Nov 10, 2011

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Does cold storage affect how food metabolises and germinates? Plus: why do some people's eyes squeak when they rub them?; and why can some people make their ears 'crack' when they press them?

Do snipers consider the Coriolis effect? Nov 03, 2011

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Do snipers need to take in to account the Coriolis effect when taking a shot? Plus: what happens if you pee on an electric fence?; and can babies breathe underwater?

Poltergeist phones and period cravings Oct 27, 2011

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Why do some mobile phones ring when they are switched off? And why do many women crave chocolate just before their periods?

Frozen wasps, projecting black and foggy windscreens Oct 20, 2011

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Why do wasps survive being frozen? If black is a shade of light, then how does a projector recreate it? Why does cold air clear a foggy windscreen better than warm air?

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