Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
The universe is a strange and wonderful place and, in his Great Moments, Karl has scaled the highest peaks as well as turned over the pebbles to see what's underneath.
Tags: [add tags]
10 Episodes of this Podcast:
Painful wee issue worse for women
Published: 2009-11-16 19:05:00Modern medicine has made giant leaps in treating life's little nasties. But Dr Karl says there are still some simple infections we can't get rid of.
...MORE
Earth measurement given some stick
Published: 2009-11-09 20:00:00Could you measure the circumference of the Earth using only a stick, a ruler and some simple maths? Dr Karl recounts an ancient tale of someone who could.
...MORE
Good-natured lifestyle nurtures cancer-fighting DNA
Published: 2009-11-04 00:52:00Dr Karl continues his look at epigenetics and how the latest research into DNA is helping fight cancer.
...MORE
Bee gene research solves royal riddle
Published: 2009-10-27 00:01:00Dr Karl continues his look at the amazing world of epigenetics and the inner workings of your DNA.
...MORE
Ladder of life mysteries amaze
Published: 2009-10-20 23:02:00Dr Karl looks at the amazing world of epigenetics, the things that are going on near your DNA.
...MORE
DNA spit tests need polish
Published: 2009-10-12 19:03:00It seems you can buy just about anything over your mobile phone, even a DNA test! But Dr Karl warns you may be hard-pressed getting your money's worth.
...MORE
Genetics maps path to pain-free future
Published: 2009-10-05 09:00:00If you're in terrible pain, then the medical drugs collectively known as opiates will have been prescribed to you. But the dosage for one might not be right for another, and Dr Karl explains why.
...MORE
Medicine for the masses not for everyone
Published: 2009-09-29 19:24:00The world is a kinder place thanks to modern medications. But Dr Karl thinks you should know that a medicine that works well for some, won't work for all.
...MORE
Choleric waters still run deep with disease
Published: 2009-09-22 20:00:00With 884 million people globally not having access to clean drinking water, it comes as no surprise that cholera keeps on killing. Dr Karl explains arguably the most important medical discovery of the 20th century.
...MORE
Killer cholera begins where other diseases end
Published: 2009-09-15 22:08:00Dr Karl continues his examination of the causes, effects and treatments for cholera.
...MORE
Copyright info: Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
All syndicated content presented here is property of the original publisher
