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18 Oct 2025

Dr Dean Picone: Can Your Watch Spot High Blood Pressure?

Gadgets, Health, Technology

Apple says its new Series 11 Watch can alert you to possible hypertension, but can a wrist sensor really replace a blood-pressure cuff? Research fellow Dean Picone from the University of Sydney unpacks the technology, explains what those alerts really mean, and shares the safest ways to keep your heart health in check.

Guest: Dr Dean Picone, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

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 ...