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14 Apr 2025

Professor James McAuley: Back Pain Study

Health, Science & Medicine

Back pain… even just hearing the words makes you want to wince. It is one of the most common reasons Australians see a Doctor. And when it strikes, most of us will try anything to get relief—drugs, devices, therapies and treatments. But what works, especially if you are trying to avoid medication or surgery?

Well, the largest review of the evidence has just been released, summarising results from 31 studies and over 97,000 people and it busts a few myths along the way.

Guest: Professor James McAuley, Director of the Centre for Pain IMPACT at UNSW

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 ...