Synesthesia, lime cordial v. bacteria & fusion reactors

About this episode

Dr Karl answers various science-related questions on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

Does a plucked hair grow back? Why does nicotine suppress your appetite? And how high is the sky? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Karl, Lucy Smith

Topics covered

• synesthesia
• health
• science
• bacteria
• fusion reactors

Keywords

• synesthesia
• lime cordial
• bacteria
• fusion reactors
• nicotine
• appetite
• sky

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Organizations: triple j

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