JOY Drive

15 Mar 2026

Dr Kenya Fernandes: Australian Wildflower Honey and the Surprising Fight Against Bacteria

Animals, Natural Sciences, Science, Science & Medicine

Honey has been used for healing for thousands of years, and new Australian research suggests there may be strong science behind that tradition. Dr Kenya Fernandes explains how honey made from native wildflowers can stop harmful bacteria like golden staph and E. coli, and why compounds inside Australian honey could help in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.

Guest: Dr Kenya Fernandes, Research Fellow, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney
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 ...