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12 Oct 2025

Dr Davinia Beaver: The Science and Story in Every Eye

Natural Sciences, Science, Science & Medicine

From deep browns to shifting greens and impossible blues, no two eyes are ever the same. Dr Davinia Beaver from Bond University explains how light, genetics and melanin combine to create our eye colour and why those tiny differences tell such a powerful human story.

Guest: Dr Davinia Beaver, Postdoctoral Researcher, Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Bond 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 ...