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Tuesday, 10 December 2013 4
Great Moments in Science Gold originally came from exploding stars, but there are many layers to the story of how this precious metal found its way into eucalyptus trees. Dr Karl unearths more golden nuggets of geochemistry.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013 17
Great Moments in Science The story of gold involves exploding stars, asteroids, bacteria, earthquakes and lots of geology. Dr Karl digs back in time to when it all started.
Tuesday, 26 November 2013 37
Great Moments in Science Dr Karl sheds some light on a strange phenomenon called the photic sneeze reflex aka the ACHOO syndrome.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013 39
Great Moments in Science It's not okay to eat food that's fallen on the floor even if you pick it up within five seconds. Dr Karl explains why the 'five-second rule' doesn't pass the test of truth.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013 47
Great Moments in Science Cutting back calories can help you maintain a healthy weight. But not all calories are equal in the energy equation, explains Dr Karl.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013 18
Great Moments in Science We spend a lot of our lives asleep, but it's a mystery why we need so much shuteye. Dr Karl looks at the latest theories.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013 10
Great Moments in Science Choosing the right men's cologne could save your life in the Nicaraguan jungle. Dr Karl's sniffs out a connection between jaguars and Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013 15
Great Moments in Science Haystacks have a lot in common with the Titanic, minus the ice. Dr Karl explains the phenomenon of spontaneous combustion.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013 2
Great Moments in Science Dr Karl weighs up research that has found challenging your brain to think about balance can affect the shopping choices you make.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013 102
Great Moments in Science If you're only looking for evidence of warming in our atmosphere you're missing 95 per cent of the actual warming of our planet. Dr Karl sets the record straight on claims global warming is over.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013 84
Great Moments in Science Dr Karl outlines a series of studies that show the wealthier you become, the more unethically you behave.
Monday, 23 September 2013 34
Great Moments in Science Do you like milk in your coffee? It's likely that your ancestors were cattle herders many thousands of years ago, says Dr Karl.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013 75
Great Moments in Science How did we end up with a situation that two thirds of adults on our planet can't comfortably drink milk? Dr Karl goes in search of an answer.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013 119
Great Moments in Science The Paleo-diet is based on a very primitive understanding of our ancestors and what they ate. Dr Karl picks through the evidence.
Tuesday, 3 September 2013 7
Great Moments in Science Can you say 'pleasant mother pheasant plucker' without slipping up? Dr Karl explains how tongue twisters tie your brain in knots.