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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Auto Brewery Syndrome – When the Gut Produces Alcohol

Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Science & Medicine

Auto brewery syndrome is a rare condition where microbes in the gut ferment carbohydrates into alcohol, leaving people feeling intoxicated without drinking. Associate Professor Vincent Ho explains how the condition works, why it can cause real-world consequences for those affected, and what it reveals about the complexity of the human gut microbiome.

Guest: Associate Professor Vincent Ho, Gastroenterologist and Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University

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 ...