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29 Jan 2025

Associate Professor Hassan Vally: Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs?

Consumer Affairs, Science & Medicine

Have you ever noticed that most disinfectants claim to kill 99.9% of germs—but never 100%? In a world where science can achieve incredible things, why hasn’t anyone invented a disinfectant that wipes out every last microbe and what happens to the 1% that aren’t killed?

Guest: Associate Professor Hassan Vally, Epidemiologist at Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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27 Mar 2025

Jeff Hopkins: Leading inclusion in football (soccer)

Professional, Sports & Recreation

Melbourne Victory is gearing up for the third annual Pride Cup at AAMI Park, a match about celebrating inclusion in ...

27 Mar 2025

Dr Katie Ekberg: Hearing Aids

Consumer Affairs, Health, Technology

One in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, yet many still delay getting their hearing checked. Perhaps it ...

27 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Open for Pooing!

Consumer Affairs, Society & Culture

If you have ever bought or rented a home, you know how stressful and competitive inspections can be. But what ...