JOY Drive

11 Feb 2025

Associate Professor Luana Main: Cooling Blankets

Consumer Affairs, Health, Personal Safety, Social Media

If you have spent the night tossing, turning, and waking up in a pool of sweat, you’re probably running on caffeine right now. And maybe you have seen those ‘cooling blankets’ popping up on social media, promising a sweat-free, restful sleep.

But do they work, or are they just another overhyped trend?

Guest: Luana Main, Associate Professor in Applied Sport Science 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 ...