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19 Sep 2025

Dr Julian Koplin: Living Forever — Science, Ethics and the Immortality Question

Alternative Health, Health, Law, Natural Sciences, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science, Science & Medicine, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

From Putin’s talk of organ transplants to Silicon Valley billionaires chasing anti-ageing miracles, the quest to live forever is no longer just science fiction. Julian Koplin unpacks what’s possible, what’s ethical and whether immortality would really be a blessing.

Guest: Dr Julian Koplin, Research Fellow with the Biomedical Ethics Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Melbourne Law School

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...