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2 Jan 2026

Dr Nisa Salim: Storing and Protecting Winter Clothes

Environment, Natural Sciences

As winter clothes are packed away for summer, natural fibres like wool and silk can quietly deteriorate if they’re not stored properly. Nisa Salim explains what actually happens to these materials over time and why moth damage, moisture and residue pose such a risk.

Guest: Dr Nisa Salim, Director, Swinburne–CSIRO National Testlab for Composite Additive Manufacturing, Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

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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 ...