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26 Jan 2026

Professor Fatima Yaqoot: Why You Wake Up Just Before Your Alarm

Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Medicine

Waking a few minutes before your alarm feels mysterious, but it’s your body clock doing its job. Professor Fatima Yaqoot explains how circadian rhythms, hormones and routines shape early waking, and when it’s a sign of healthy sleep versus hidden stress.

Guest: Professor Fatima Yaqoot, pharmacist, epidemiologist, sleep scientist, and the director of the Let’s Yarn About Sleep program at the University of the Sunshine Coast

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 ...