JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Sara Webb: Parker Solar Probe (Space News)

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Dr Sara Webb talks about the giant piece (500kg) of space debris that crashed into Kenya and the
the Parker Solar Probe, the fastest human object ever made, travels at almost 700,000 kilometres per second, reaching within 7 million kilometres of the Sun and touching its corona.

Guest: Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist from Swinburne University

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 ...