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29 Jan 2025

Associate Professor Hassan Vally: Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs?

Consumer Affairs, Science & Medicine

Have you ever noticed that most disinfectants claim to kill 99.9% of germs—but never 100%? In a world where science can achieve incredible things, why hasn’t anyone invented a disinfectant that wipes out every last microbe and what happens to the 1% that aren’t killed?

Guest: Associate Professor Hassan Vally, Epidemiologist at Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...