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1. Chameleon belief blends into background
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The fancy knack of changing skin colour to suit the circumstances is one of the many fascinating things about the chameleon. Dr Karl has found the reason why, and the cold-blooded conclusions may make you change colour.
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public date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:54:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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2. Tipple's status topples over proof
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Alco-pops and other pre-mixed alcoholic drinks are cause for concern in the community. A century back it was absinthe that led the field in the social evil stakes. But Dr Karl reckons it's the same old problem.
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public date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:19:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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3. Redheads' 'extinction' explanation splitting hairs
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As if blondes and redheads don't get enough stick, now they're apparently facing extinction! But Dr Karl isn't so sure and has gone searching for the roots of the story.
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public date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:09:00 +1100 - (4 MB Type: MP3)
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4. Regrowth mystery reborn
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If you're only as old as you feel then are you as old as your body? The idea that body cells regrow every seven years should be an accurate guide, right? Wrong! Dr Karl can sense it in his bones.
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public date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:51:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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5. Deaf cats draw a blanc
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Black cats have a reputation for bad omens, that's hocus-pocus and hard to prove. But white cats also present a riddle that Dr Karl found easier to solve.
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public date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:51:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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6. Slipped disc myth sticks
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If you've ever experienced severe back pain you'll know that it's no laughing matter. But according to Dr Karl one common complaint associated with a 'bad back' is a misnomer.
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public date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:35:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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7. Mussel myth an open and shut case
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The habits of people choosing mealtime molluscs stick as tightly as a barnacle. Dr Karl applies some muscle power of his own to wrench open the facts.
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public date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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8. Wreckless Eric has Greenlanders seeing red
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The legend of Greenland's first colonies, and their demise due to ancient climate change, is widespread. But what truth is there to the tale? Dr Karl goes fishing for clues.
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public date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:25:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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9. Myth burns like moth to a flame
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Many creatures have nocturnal navigation, but the bright city lights send some into a spin. Dr Karl fixes his gaze to find out why.
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public date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:03:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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10. Prostate ignorance no wee problem
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The prostate gland is little understood by most men. Why this is so is a matter Dr Karl can't quite put his finger on.
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public date: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:53:00 +1100 - (3 MB Type: MP3)
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