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19 Sep 2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: 29 Minutes Underwater — How a Human Holds Their Breath

Health, Natural Sciences, Personal Safety, Science & Medicine

From pure-oxygen prep to CO₂ tolerance and iron-calm focus, Associate Professor Theresa Larkin breaks down the science behind a jaw-dropping freedive record. What’s possible, what’s dangerous and what it reveals about the body’s hidden limits.

Guest: Dr Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong

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 ...