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15 Mar 2026

Dr Hayley O’Neill: Fast Metabolism, Slow Metabolism and the Myths About Weight

Diet and Nutrition, Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Natural Sciences

Many people attribute weight changes to a fast or slow metabolism, but the science behind metabolism is more complex than those labels suggest. Dr Hayley O’Neill breaks down what metabolism actually does in the body, why daily movement matters more than many people realise, and the habits that genuinely support energy use over time.

Guest: Dr Hayley O’Neill, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond 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 ...