Milk boosts muscles after a workout

Great Moments in Science What you eat or drink just after you finish pumping iron is crucial to laying down muscle. Dr Karl weighs up the best way to bulk up.moreMilk boosts muscles after a workout
Tuesday, 08 May 2012Tags: exercise-and-fitness, diet-and-nutrition, anatomy, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Why are eggs egg-shaped?

Great Moments in Science Not too round, not too square ... Dr Karl cracks the reasons why eggs are exactly the right shape to fit snugly in nests and cartons.moreWhy are eggs egg-shaped?
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Tags: biology, evolution, physics, weird-and-wonderful, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Sun makes slow light

Great Moments in Science The sun puts on a big flashy light show on the surface, but deep down the pace is much lazier, says Dr Karl.moreSun makes slow light
Tuesday, 24 April 2012Tags: astronomy-space, physics, weird-and-wonderful, stars, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Lazy Sun is less energetic than compost

Great Moments in Science It might be the major source of life and energy for our planet, but the sun is a lightweight in the energy stakes, says Dr Karl. moreLazy Sun is less energetic than compost
Tuesday, 17 April 2012Tags: astronomy-space, physics, weird-and-wonderful, stars, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Why firewalking is a fraud

Great Moments in Science Firewalking is not as hot as it sounds. Just a little basic science will stop you getting burnt, says Dr Karl.moreWhy firewalking is a fraud
Tuesday, 10 April 2012Tags: religion-and-beliefs, physics, weird-and-wonderful, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Do firewalkers get burnt?

Great Moments in Science Walking over fire has long been present in human culture. Dr Karl rakes over the hot coals to find out the secret to firewalking. moreDo firewalkers get burnt?
Tuesday, 03 April 2012Tags: religion-and-beliefs, physics, weird-and-wonderful, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Can a full Moon affect behaviour?

Great Moments in Science Many believe that the phases of the Moon can cause all manner of lunar lunacies. Dr Karl howls at such a waning theory.moreCan a full Moon affect behaviour?
Tuesday, 27 March 2012Tags: mental-health, the-moon, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts, moon

Why is it dark at night?

Great Moments in Science Why daytime is bright and night-time dark is not as simple as black and white. Dr Karl explains why the vast canopy of stars we see can't light up the night sky.moreWhy is it dark at night?
Tuesday, 20 March 2012Tags: astronomy-space, planets-and-asteroids, the-universe, space-exploration, stars, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Cigarettes as radioactive as x-rays

Great Moments in Science Peering through the propaganda smokescreen, Dr Karl finds out why smoking cigarettes can be as radioactive as a daily x-ray. moreCigarettes as radioactive as x-rays
Tuesday, 13 March 2012Tags: cancer, smoking, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Can solar storms unleash communications chaos?

Great Moments in Science The more reliant we become on electronic gadgetry, the more vulnerable we are to a solar superstorm. Dr Karl tries to look on the sunny side.moreCan solar storms unleash communications chaos?
Tuesday, 06 March 2012Tags: planets-and-asteroids, spacecraft, solar-energy, stars, consumer-electronics, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts