JOY Drive

19 Dec 2024

Katie Lee: TikTok and Sunscreen

Alternative Health, Health, Science & Medicine, Social Media

Summer is nearly here, and while many of us are gearing up with hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, there’s a surprising new trend on TikTok urging people to ditch sunscreen altogether. Proponents claim going sunscreen-free is healthier and allows you to soak up the full benefits of sunshine. But what does the science really say?

Guest: Katie Lee, PhD Candidate, Dermatology Research Centre at the University of Queensland.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...