In 2015 our observable universe unofficially added a new dimension. Dr Karl talks with ANU Professor Susan Scott about why she had to keep the discovery of gravitational waves a secret. Also how gravitational waves are helping us understand black holes so much better. @ozgravityguru drkarl.com

Gravitational  Waves & Black Holes with Professor Susan Scott (248)

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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. Dr Karl Dr Lang

Solid State Logic  with Dr Lang (380)

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. DR kARL Dr Sirks  

Ballooning for Dark Matter with Dr Sirks  (379)

There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia.  Dr Sanchez-Bayo  Dr Karl  

Neonicotinoids  with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

One of the most popular diets today was studied by professor Varady over 20 years ago. She now teaches in Chicago. Dr Karl finds out why intermittent fasting is so successful.  Dr Karl  Prof Krista Varady

iFasting with prof Varady (377)

Cat ladies, Australians and Chickens have all helped to advance our knowledge of Viruses and their link with Cancer. Dr Gregory has investigated the history and written a book about how we got where we are.  dr Karl   A/Prof Morgan  X: @DrGMorgan   Threads: @dr.gregory.morgan   Blue Sky Social: @drgregorymorgan.bsky.social 

Gravitational Waves & Black Holes with Professor Susan Scott (248)

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