What causes hiccups?

Great Moments in Science Hiccups seem to have no purpose in adults. Dr Karl explains the anatomy of this really annoying phenomenon.moreWhat causes hiccups?
Tuesday, 28 August 2012Tags: anatomy, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

When did humans first use fire?

Great Moments in Science Human society could not exist without fire. Dr Karl sniffs out the site of the world's oldest campfire barbeque.moreWhen did humans first use fire?
Tuesday, 21 August 2012Tags: archaeology, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Dial 'D' for dearest

Great Moments in Science Men and women are best friends until a younger woman comes along. Dr Karl calls up phone records to show how relationships change over time. moreDial 'D' for dearest
Tuesday, 14 August 2012Tags: anthropology-and-sociology, relationships, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Cancer a fact of long life

Great Moments in Science Dr Karl explains why the death rate from cancer has tripled in the last 100 years.moreCancer a fact of long life
Tuesday, 07 August 2012Tags: diseases-and-disorders, cancer, older-people, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

How dangerous is rubber dust?

Great Moments in Science Rubber dust is an environmental and health hazard. Dr Karl shares some dirty facts about particle pollution.moreHow dangerous is rubber dust?
Tuesday, 31 July 2012Tags: pollution, air-pollution, respiratory-diseases, environmental-health, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

A year without food

Great Moments in Science One man went to enormous lengths to reduce the width of his girth. Dr Karl weighs up the effects of fasting on the body.moreA year without food
Tuesday, 24 July 2012Tags: obesity, anatomy, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Marshmallows a sweet test of success

Great Moments in Science What's the link between marshmallows, money and the munchies? Will power and self-control, says Dr Karl.moreMarshmallows a sweet test of success
Tuesday, 17 July 2012Tags: psychology, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Breast milk is full of surprises

Great Moments in Science Breastfeeding nutures and protects babies and their mums in many ways, but Dr Karl discovers breast milk still has plenty of secrets to spill.moreBreast milk is full of surprises
Tuesday, 10 July 2012Tags: breast-feeding, animal-behaviour, breastfeeding, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Fertile cues make women sexier

Great Moments in Science A study of female lap dancers shows men are more attracted to women who are ovulating. Dr Karl searches for the subtle signs that boost a woman's sex appeal.moreFertile cues make women sexier
Tuesday, 03 July 2012Tags: reproduction-and-contraception, psychology, social-sciences, relationships, anatomy, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts

Obeying the law is a relative thing

Great Moments in Science Not all is as it seems when it comes to obeying the law. Dr Karl looks at a case where physics helped a scientist get out of hot water with the authorities.moreObeying the law is a relative thing
Tuesday, 26 June 2012Tags: death, psychology, greatmomentsinscience, drkarl, podcasts