Dr Karl

@DoctorKarl

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki ~ an answer looking for a question.
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Australia drkarl.com Joined February 2009

111 Following 303K Followers 63K Posts

Latest posts 5

"Wikipedia: which truth emerges through transparent debate, rather than algorithmic opacity or corporate interests. Every edit is logged, every discussion archived -despite AI hallucinations, black-box algorithms and widespread disinformation, "
nature.com/articles/d4158…

www.nature.com The academic community failed Wikipedia for 25 years — now it might fail us Nature - Artificial-intelligence systems are feeding on Wikipedia without giving back, and academic indifference is threatening the survival of what is arguably the most widely used reference work...

Dr Karl @DoctorKarl Jan 18

" smart windows, most depend on external power, sensors, or control systems, adding cost & complexity.
This operates as a passive system, adjusting visible light transmission based on temperature without requiring electricity or electronic components"
interestingengineering.com/innovation/tra…

interestingengineering.com Transparent wooden smart window regulates light and blocks 100% UV Researchers develop transparent wood windows that regulate light, block UV rays, and cut energy use without electricity.

Dr Karl @DoctorKarl Jan 11

" insecure/uncomfortable when they don’t know all the answers/don’t grasp that some situations are complex, multidimensional, & puzzling even to experts→ more likely to sign on to conspiracy theory → an easy answer, even if wrong/oversimplification."
futurism.com/health-medicin…

futurism.com Researchers Just Discovered Something Extremely Unflattering About People Who Believe Conspiracy... A group of researchers studied the personality traits most common in conspiracy-brained people, discovering insecurity might be to blame.

Dr Karl @DoctorKarl Jan 11

"Ancient scientists understood the importance of deferring to specialists and listening to expert advice. However, they were also keen for their readers to understand where scientists acquire knowledge and how scientific facts can be verified."
theconversation.com/5-lessons-abou…

theconversation.com 5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists Ancient thinkers struggled to tell facts from falsehoods just like we do – and their strategies are still relevant today.

Dr Karl @DoctorKarl Jan 11

" rest of world is still deciding how far and how fast to push. Automakers are lining up fresh metal for 2026, from mass-market crossovers to high-end flagships - a lot of what’s coming looks directly aimed at buyers in cold, EV-dense markets like Norway."
autoblog.com/news/norway-ju…

www.autoblog.com Norway Just Reached 96% Electric Car Sales and Gas Is Basically Over Norway closed 2025 with 96% of new cars fully electric, a record that gave Tesla its best year yet there and turned combustion models into statistical outliers.