JOY Drive

4 Feb 2025

Dr Daniel Eldridge: Mosquito Repellants

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Personal Safety

Mosquitoes can leave behind itchy bites and, in some cases, can transmit serious diseases.

So, why do mosquitoes find some people more attractive than others? How do popular repellents like DEET and citronella work? And are those so-called “natural” alternatives effective?

Guest: Dr Daniel Eldridge, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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11 Jan 2026

Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...

11 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Libraries Are Booming Again

Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Libraries are busier than they have been in years, and they are no longer just about books. Associate Professor Lauren ...

11 Jan 2026

Tomáš Kantor: SUGAR at the 2026 Midsumma Festival

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

SUGAR is a bold one-person show about desire, money and pop culture fantasies, where glamour and pop songs sit alongside ...