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15 Mar 2026

Dr Sara Webb: Blood Moon, Exploding Stars and the Mystery of Space Snowmen

Natural Sciences, Science

A rare blood moon lights the sky, a massive star that could explode, and strange asteroids shaped like cosmic snowmen. Dr Sara Webb breaks down the science behind these space stories, what we can see in the sky this week, and how these discoveries help astronomers understand how our solar system formed.

Guest: Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist, Swinburne University of Technology

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 ...