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Shirtloads of Science

Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

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. https://drkarl.com/
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Shirtloads of Science episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Shirtloads of Science for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Shirtloads of Science episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Shirtloads of Science - SportsMaths 1 with Dr Tom Crawford (394)
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07/28/24 • 23 min

Playing sport on a rotating planet has advantages. Dr Tom Crawford gives Dr Karl tips on using Maths to score more goals and break records.

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Shirtloads of Science - The natural way to cool our planet  with Dr Zarin (281)
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03/20/22 • 34 min

Dr Daniel Zarin has spent his career studying and teaching the science of forests. In a conversation recorded at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo headquarters in New York City, Zarin tells Dr Karl why he recently left the philanthropic sector to become Executive Director for Forests and Climate at WCS and why trees are the asset we need to revalue today.

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Shirtloads of Science - Dark Mythbusting with Prof Lewis (335)
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05/07/23 • 23 min

Matter and Energy continue to raise shadowy questions in physics. Dr Karl tests some recent dark theories with Professor Lewis.

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Shirtloads of Science - The Nymphageddon with Dr. Trebicki (381)
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04/28/24 • 22 min

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.

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A dietary study in Europe reveals a connection between processed foods (and drinks) and cancers. 8 years of research they tried to eliminate factors such as socioeconomic and diet preferences from the data but the link remains strong. What does it mean for you ? Doctor Karl and Professor Claire Collins discuss.

https://theconversation.com/research-check-will-eating-ultra-processed-foods-give-you-cancer-91984

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Shirtloads of Science - Avian Intelligence with Professor Gisela Kaplan (94)
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08/05/18 • 22 min

The original "AI" could be Avian - and from Australia. Professor Gisela Kaplan with Dr Karl of her research on why Australian birds are smarter than their Northern cousins. NOTE = Professor Kaplan is highly qualified with vast experience treating wild birds. Do NOT attempt her methods at home. The talons of birds of prey can result in serious injury.

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Shirtloads of Science - Solid State Logic  with Dr Lang (380)
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04/21/24 • 19 min

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.

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Shirtloads of Science - Dr Driessen decodes (383)

Dr Driessen decodes (383)

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05/12/24 • 27 min

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/

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Shirtloads of Science - Drilling for Clues with Dr Tas van Ommen  (134)
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05/19/19 • 27 min

Geology reveals deep history. For recent history , 1 to 2 million years, glaciology has answers. The bubbles buried in ice in Antarctica are like a time machine for our atmosphere. Earth's Ice Ages are out of kilter and we need to know why. Dr Karl and Dr Tas van Ommen talk about the next 4 Antarctic summers of drilling required to discover what is really going on.

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Shirtloads of Science - Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks  (379)
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04/14/24 • 24 min

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.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Shirtloads of Science have?

Shirtloads of Science currently has 390 episodes available.

What topics does Shirtloads of Science cover?

The podcast is about Earth Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Physics.

What is the most popular episode on Shirtloads of Science?

The episode title 'SportsMaths 1 with Dr Tom Crawford (394)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Shirtloads of Science?

The average episode length on Shirtloads of Science is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Shirtloads of Science released?

Episodes of Shirtloads of Science are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Shirtloads of Science?

The first episode of Shirtloads of Science was released on Oct 20, 2016.

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