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Wee-Lemons, Life On Mars & Moon Balloons

Should you really be weeing on your lemon tree? How close are we to finding proof of life on Mars? And what would happen to a helium balloon in zero gravity? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith. 

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  The age of space, explosive planets and black hole portals

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  Disappearing poos, capsaicin receptors and cane toads

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  The speed of darkness, sticky spider webs and drinking snow

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  Hair loss, bone density and body glitter vs. sunscreen

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  Hair of the dog, photographic memories and shingles

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  Frozen vs fresh veggies, soap suds and nangs

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  Frisson, cryogenic freezing and thylacines

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  Pollen peaks, jump scares and alcohol vs mood

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  Butt breathing, plovers and flammable water

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  AI consciousness, sleep paralysis and onion tears

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  Motion sickness, 3I/ATLAS and cross-breeding

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  The science of cringe, meat juice & psychedelic shrimp

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  Fibre, the carnivore diet & drunk hamsters

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  Smelly sneezes, stress seizures & sound proofing

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  BONUS: Parmigianas, shopaholics and small talk