Podcast

Shirtloads of Science

Author: Karl Kruszelnicki
Feed episode count: 469
Official site: http://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/podcast
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Summary

Dr Karl's a curious optimist. Join him as he explores the latest developments in science with leading researchers and communicators. And remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. Series Producer: Isabelle Benton Technical Producer: Maya Cook Contact: [email protected]

Episodes

Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

In Dedication: Richard Scolyer on Risk, Hope and Radical Cancer Treatment (483)

Duration seconds: 1961
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/in-dedication-richard-scolyer-on-risk-hope-and-radical-cancer-treatment-483

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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

Beasts Behaving Badly with Dr. Ann Jones (482)

Duration seconds: 1912
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/beasts-behaving-badly-with-dr-ann-jones-482

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Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

Seaweed! The Humble Organism Fighting Climate Change with Assoc. Prof. Alex Campbell (481)

Duration seconds: 1548
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/seaweed-with-dr-alex-campbell-481

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

Why Weight Loss Drugs Don't Work On Their Own Dr. Nick Fuller (480)

Duration seconds: 1447
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/why-weight-loss-drugs-dont-last-without-lifestyle-change-with-dr-nick-fuller

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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

Inside Microsoft's Global Research Lab With Dr. Peter Lee (479)

Duration seconds: 2044
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/head-of-research-at-microsoft-with-dr-peter-lee-479

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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

The (Not So) Boring Billion with Prof. Dietmar Müller (478)

Duration seconds: 1694
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-boring-billion-with-prof-dietmar-mller-478

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Jun 6, 2026 · not_requested

Solving a Cosmic Radio Signal Mystery with Kovi Rose (477)

Duration seconds: 1792
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-discovery-of-the-cosmic-rosetta-stone-solving-a-radio-signal-mystery-with-kovi-rose

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

Coffee & Blood Pressure Explained with Prof. Clare Collins (476)

Duration seconds: 1071
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/does-coffee-lead-to-high-blood-pressure-with-prof-clare-collins-476

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May 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Hidden Health Benefits of Honey with Prof. Clare Collins (475)

Duration seconds: 1844
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/benefits-of-honey-with-clare-collins-475

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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

The Hunt for Dark Matter with Dr. Theresa Fruth (474)

Duration seconds: 1692
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/detecting-dark-matter

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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Human Cost of One Degree with Prof. Ollie Jay (473)

Duration seconds: 1960
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-human-cost-of-one-degree-with-prof-ollie-jay

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May 3, 2026 · not_requested

Incidental Exercise with Prof. Emmanuel Stamatakis (472)

Duration seconds: 1864
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/accidental-exercise-with

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Apr 25, 2026 · not_requested

Dumb Stuff In Space with Assoc. Prof. Michael Brown (471)

Duration seconds: 1988
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/dumb-stuff-in-space-with-assoc-prof-michael-brown-471

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Apr 18, 2026 · not_requested

Using Soundwaves To Measure The Sun with Prof. Conny Aerts (470)

Duration seconds: 1867
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/astroseismology-with-prof-connie-aerts

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Apr 11, 2026 · not_requested

How To Die in the 21st Century with Dr. Hannah Gould (469)

Duration seconds: 1834
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/how-to-die-in-the-21st-century-with-dr-hannah-gould-469

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Apr 4, 2026 · not_requested

How Two Students Fixed the Focus of James Webb from Earth with Prof. Peter Tuthil, Dr. Louis Desdoigts & Max Charles (468)

Duration seconds: 1739
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/how-two-students-fixed-the-focus-of-james-webb-in-space-with-prof-peter-tuthil-dr-louis-desdoigts-max-charles-468

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Mar 28, 2026 · not_requested

Forensic Science: Fact, Fiction, and Failure with Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde and Hannah Jarman (467)

Duration seconds: 1594
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/forensic-science-fact-fiction-and-failure-with-dr-linzi-wilson-wilde-and-hannah-jarman-467

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Mar 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Wellness Woo Economy with Kate Thomas (466)

Duration seconds: 1852
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-wellness-woo-economy-with-kate-thomas-466

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Mar 14, 2026 · not_requested

The Hidden Health Impact of Microplastics with Prof. Michaela Lucas (465)

Duration seconds: 1904
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/prof-michaela-lucas-465

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Mar 8, 2026 · not_requested

Deepfakes Online and The Future of Truth with Dr. Anna Broinowski (464)

Duration seconds: 1998
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/deeepfakes-online-and-the-future-of-truth-with-dr-anna-broinowski-464

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Feb 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Rise In Nitrous Misuse with Assoc. Prof. Angela Chiew (463)

Duration seconds: 1675
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/nitrous-oxide-with-assoc-prof-angela-chiew-463

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Feb 21, 2026 · not_requested

Will AI Take Our Jobs? Part Three of the Great AI Safety Debrief with Dr. Petr Lebedev (462)

Duration seconds: 1724
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/will-ai-take-our-jobs-part-three-of-the-great-ai-safety-debrief-with-dr-petr-lebedev-462

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Feb 14, 2026 · not_requested

Is AI Outsmarting Us? Part Two of the Great AI Safety Debrief with Dr. Petr Lebedev (461)

Duration seconds: 1434
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/ai-debreif-with-petr-lebedev-part-two-461

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Feb 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Great AI Safety Debrief Part One with Dr. Petr Lebedev (460)

Duration seconds: 1450
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/intelligence-from-sand-the-great-ai-debrief-with-dr-petr-lebedev-part-one-460

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Jan 31, 2026 · not_requested

The Milky Way's Mysterious Glow with Prof. Geraint Lewis (459)

Duration seconds: 1948
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-milky-ways-mysterious-glow-with-prof-geraint-lewis-459

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Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

Food Additives: What's Safe, What's Not? with Prof. Clare Collins (451) [REPEAT]

Duration seconds: 1707
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/food-additives-whats-safe-whats-not-with-prof-clare-collins-451

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Jan 17, 2026 · not_requested

Staying Safe Online Part 2 with Troy Hunt (439) [REPEAT]

Duration seconds: 1621
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/part-2-troy-hunt-440

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Jan 10, 2026 · not_requested

The Human Side of Misinformation Part 2 with Assoc. Prof. Marian-Andrei Rizoiu (445) [REPEAT]

Duration seconds: 1553
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-human-side-of-misinformation-part-2-with-assoc-prof-marian-andrei-rizoiu-445

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Jan 3, 2026 · not_requested

Rethinking Laundry for the Planet With Dr Holly Kaye Smith (430) [REPEAT]

Duration seconds: 1304
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/rethinking-laundry-for-the-planet-with-dr-holly-kaye-smith-430

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Dec 27, 2025 · not_requested

Climate Overshoot: The World Beyond 1.5 Degrees with Dr. Andy Reisinger (458)

Duration seconds: 1801
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/climate-overshoot-the-world-beyond-15-degrees-with-dr-andy-reisinger-458

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Dec 20, 2025 · not_requested

More Everyday Consumer Good Facts Part 2 with Ashley Iredale (457)

Duration seconds: 1060
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/with-ashley-iredale-457

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Dec 13, 2025 · not_requested

Cooking Dinner In Your Dishwasher?! & Other Fun Facts with Ashley Iredale (456)

Duration seconds: 1115
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/cooking-dinner-in-your-dishwasher-other-fun-facts-with-ashley-iredale-456

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Dec 6, 2025 · not_requested

The Discovery That Changed Astrophysics with Prof. Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (455)

Duration seconds: 1921
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/the-discovery-that-changed-astrophysics-with-prof-dame-jocelyn-bell-burnell-455

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Nov 29, 2025 · not_requested

Sunscreen Safety in Australia with John Staton (454)

Duration seconds: 1469
Source: https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/sunscreen-safety-in-australia-with-john-staton-454

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