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Why do we have some of our best ideas in the shower? Do towels dry better in a machine or in the sun? And how do fizzy drinks...get fizzy? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

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Why do farts follow you? When riding a bike, how do you gain speed without pedalling? And why do we experience itchiness? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

How do bandages affect bruising? Can bunions return after surgery? And why does a sauna feel hotter when you chuck water on the coals? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Do fish have feelings? Does Shark Tale stack up scientifically? And how can you get involved in marine science? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do we dance when we hear music? Can you smell someone's sickness? And why do cats always land on their feet? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

How is it possible to day dream? Can screen time and AI impact how you age? And what makes the colours of the sunset? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why does cola taste different when it's in a can? How come we shouldn't reheat meat more than once? And why do we sneeze when we get into hot cars? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Tanya Bunter. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why is the sun so good at removing tomato stains? Why do plants change colour in response to cold weather? And are we getting closer to what was portrayed in the movie Avatar?  Dr Rose Kerr and Dr Clancy Lester answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

When will Australia have a total solar eclipse? What determines the life cycle of a star? And why does our body go into 'survival mode'?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Why do our ears produce wax? What is the storage capacity of the human brain? And will we ever run out of music combinations?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Does sneezing cure nausea? Why do brown paper bags ripen produce? And how does aromatherapy work?  Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Is nicotine a laxative? Are mental health conditions hereditary? And can you retrain gut bacteria? Dr Kate Thomas, Dr Caitlin Thurn and Dr Karl answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

What does space smell like? Why does a beer taste different with breakfast? And why is the 'feels like' temperature different to the actual temperature? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl

Does sex get rid of a headache? If you're on hormonal contraception, do you still release an egg each month? And when you eat corn, why does it come out the other end in one piece?  Dr Naomi Koh Belic and Dr Theresa Larkin answer these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. Got a question for Dr Karl - submit it here https://ab.co/askKarl