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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Hot Water Health Claims and What the Science Actually Says

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

A daily cup of plain hot water has become the latest social media health trend, with claims it can help with weight loss, skin, sore throats and even menstrual cramps. Evangeline Mantzioris unpacks what the science really shows about hydration, why warm drinks can feel soothing when we are unwell, and why many viral health hacks are often just ordinary habits with better marketing.

Guest: Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...