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11 Jan 2026

Dr Rebecca Davies: Rogue Planets, Double Explosions and a Galaxy That Breaks the Rules

Natural Sciences, Science

Space had a strange week, with headlines about a free-floating planet, a possible new kind of double explosion, and a galaxy behaving in two conflicting ways at once. Dr Rebecca Davies explains what scientists are seeing, why uncertainty matters in discovery, and what these stories say about astronomy right now.

Guest: Dr Rebecca Davies, ARC DECRA Fellow and Faculty member at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology

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 ...