Best Sciencepodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Exceptional Moons with Kate Howells (389) 26:39

1d ago26:39

26:39

Which planetary moons are the best? Space fanatic Kate Howells puts Dr Karl in orbit around some of our most interesting lumps of stuff. How will Earth's moon rate ? @SpaceKateH Drkarl.com

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Long Covid (Part 2) with Professor Steven Faux (388) 29:38

5d ago29:38

29:38

A shadow of Covid-19 lingers for many. Dr Karl continues his discussion with front-line clinician Professor Steven Faux. Good diagnosis and management offer some a healthy future. drKarl.com Long Covid

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Long Covid (Part1) with Professor Steven Faux (387) 23:13

14d ago23:13

23:13

Poor health lingers after some Covid-19 infections. Dr Karl discusses the symptoms and solutions with a front-line Australian clinician as they delve into his book 'Long Covid’. drKarl.com Long Covid

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Seeing through doubles with Caitlin Thurn (386) 30:02

21d ago30:02

30:02

Physics experiments, two centuries old, can still be used to probe matter and energy. Caitlin Thurn takes Dr Karl through the simple yet extraordinary results.

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Corrections with Prof Lewis (385) 24:31

28d ago24:31

24:31

Dr Karl fact checks with Professor Lewis. What is the current understood state of the Universe and how close is the end ? Geraint F Lewis Dr Karl.com

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Blood Pressure with Prof Collins (384) 18:00

1M ago18:00

18:00

Professor Clare Collins explains her ongoing research into one of the world's big killers - blood pressure. Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl

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Dr Driessen decodes (383) 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

Dr Karl visits a list of stellar phenomena with interpretive help from radio astronomer Dr Laura Driessen. Topics include brown dwarfs, proper motion, Jumbos and Universal wobbles. https://astrolaura.com/ drkarl.com

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Fart Busting with Prof Collins (382) 17:19

2M ago17:19

17:19

Dr Karl investigates the science of rear emissions with a dietetics Professor Clare Collins. How much per day? What makes them smell? What makes them feel hot? Prof Clare Collins Dr Karl

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The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381) 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Crops under attack, falling nutrition, viruses spread by Insects. Dr.Trebicki researches agriculture on a warming planet and the news is not great. Dr Karl addresses the myth that Carbon Dioxide is good for all plants. @PiotrTrebicki Dr Karl

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Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380) 19:27

2M ago19:27

19:27

Silicon chips are everywhere. Will they continue to multiply ? Does meeting carbon reduction targets rely on Solid State efficiency ? Dr Karl talks benefits and costs with Dr Lang. Dr Karl Dr Lang

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Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks (379) 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution. DR kARL Dr Sirks

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Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378) 18:07

3M ago18:07

18:07

There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia. Dr Sanchez-Bayo Dr Karl

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iFasting with prof Varady (377) 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful. Dr Karl Prof Krista Varady

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Viral History with A/Prof Morgan (376) 22:22

3M ago22:22

22:22

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

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Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375) 18:29

3M ago18:29

18:29

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 Dr Sonya Brown

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Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374) 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

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 Professor James

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Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373) 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

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

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Cleaner Air with Dr King (372) 26:35

4M ago26:35

26:35

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 Dr Bronwyn King

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The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371) 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

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.Avoid brain pain and listen to part 1 first . Dr Karl Professor Geraint Lewis

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The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370) 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

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 Professor Geraint Lewis

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Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369) 24:58

5M ago24:58

24:58

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 simonchapman6.com

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Vaper Trails pt 1 with Prof. Chapman (368) 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

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 simonchapman6.com

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Sleep with Professor Siobhan Banks (292)RPT 27:52

5M ago27:52

27:52

There are many sleep myths. Dr Karl clears up some with sleep researcher Professor Banks. So are there links between bad sleep and inflammatory disease? drkarl.com

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Creatures with Professor Dieter Hochuli (302)RPT 31:10

5M ago31:10

31:10

Creatures surround us . All we have to do is look. Professor Dieter Hochuli shows us a living world right on our doorstep. https://www.urbanfieldnaturalist.org/book drkarl.com @dieterhochuli

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Medical Cannabis with Dr Bahceci (299)RPT 20:20

6M ago20:20

20:20

Medicinal use of cannabis is a big deal. How many cannabinoid chemicals are there? How receptive is the human body? Can you drive a car after CB pain relief? The answers vary. Dr Karl and Dr Bahceci have the Australian science. Always check with your local authorities on the law. @DilaraB_PhD drkarl.com…

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Exceptional Moons with Kate Howells (389) 26:39

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Long Covid (Part 2) with Professor Steven Faux (388) 29:38

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Long Covid (Part1) with Professor Steven Faux (387) 23:13

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Seeing through doubles with Caitlin Thurn (386) 30:02

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Corrections with Prof Lewis (385) 24:31

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Blood Pressure with Prof Collins (384) 18:00

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Dr Driessen decodes (383) 27:14

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Fart Busting with Prof Collins (382) 17:19

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The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381) 22:03

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Solid State Logic with Dr Lang (380) 19:27

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Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks (379) 24:04

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Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378) 18:07

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iFasting with prof Varady (377) 23:18

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Viral History with A/Prof Morgan (376) 22:22

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Safe Design with Dr Sonya Brown (375) 18:29

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Decoding Chaos #2 with Professor James (374) 21:47

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Decoding Chaos #1 with Professor James (373) 19:31

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Cleaner Air with Dr King (372) 26:35

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The Standard pt 2 with Professor Lewis (371) 25:42

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The Standard pt 1 with Professor Lewis (370) 20:20

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Vaper Trails pt 2 Prof. Chapman (369) 24:58

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Vaper Trails pt 1 with Prof. Chapman (368) 20:30

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Sleep with Professor Siobhan Banks (292)RPT 27:52

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Creatures with Professor Dieter Hochuli (302)RPT 31:10

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Medical Cannabis with Dr Bahceci (299)RPT 20:20

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