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19 Sep 2025

Dr Charlotte Gupta: Quit Coffee, Wild Dreams — What Caffeine Does to Your Sleep

Diet and Nutrition, Health

Cutting back caffeine can turbo-charge your REM and turn dreams cinematic, but not for everyone. Sleep researcher Dr Charlotte Gupta explains the brain chemistry, timing tricks and how to keep your latte without wrecking your night.

Guest: Dr Charlotte Gupta, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Appleton Institute, CQUniversity

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 ...