
Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 681 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

Why do you get a full body shiver after using the toilet? Why is the sky a different colour in WA? And why are celestial orbits on the same horizontal plane?
Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a questi... more
How do one way mirrors work? Why do you need to sneeze when you look at the sun? And why does driving feel faster at night?
Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Sam Lane. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here http... more
How different would the environment be if the thylacine wasn't wiped out? Are animal sightings symbolic? And why do bower birds collect blue items?
Dr Karl and Deadly Science's Corey Tutt answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Luc... more
Why is red light more environmentally friendly? Which science fiction is the most realistic about our present and future? And what triggers thirst versus hunger?
Dr Karl and Sci_Burst’s Ella and Isabel answer these questions and more on triple j Mor... more
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I found this show when I was like 12 and fell in love with it! I do wish that there could be less guests on the show tho.
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This science-focused show features a legendary Australian science communicator and a poised co-host guiding conversations with a rotating roster of experts. Episodes span everything from death studies and bioethics to AI safety, space exploration, and everyday physics, all explained with curiosity, humor, and accessible demos. Guests range from university researchers and industry engineers to science writers, while listener questions drive practical explanations of health, technology, and the cosmos. A notable strength is the strong emphasis on clear, relatable science communication and real-world applications, often tying complex topics to daily life or current events. The format—live Q&A, deep-dive interviews, and audience-driven tangents... more
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