JOY Drive
22
2026
Dr Sara Webb: Inside Out Solar Systems, Giant Telescopes and the Mystery at the Centre of Our Galaxy
From a planetary system that appears to defy the rules to questions about Australia’s access to the world’s most powerful ...
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22
2026
Luke Hausler: A Rare Giraffe Birth at Melbourne Zoo
For the first time in nearly two decades, a giraffe calf has been born at Melbourne Zoo. Luke Hausler shares ...
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5
2026
Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts
Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...
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4
2026
Sean Dooley: How Birds Cope in Extreme Heat
Heatwaves do not just test people. They also push birds to their limits. Sean Dooley explains how extreme heat affects ...
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26
2026
Professor Fatima Yaqoot: Why You Wake Up Just Before Your Alarm
Waking a few minutes before your alarm feels mysterious, but it’s your body clock doing its job. Professor Fatima Yaqoot ...
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17
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: What the “Oatzempic” Trend Gets Wrong About Fullness
Blended oats are being promoted online as a shortcut to appetite control, but nutrition science tells a more complex story. ...
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17
2026
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Are You Really a “New Body” Every Seven Years?
The idea that our bodies fully replace their cells every seven years is everywhere, but it’s not quite true. Associate ...
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11
2026
Dr Rebecca Davies: Rogue Planets, Double Explosions and a Galaxy That Breaks the Rules
Space had a strange week, with headlines about a free-floating planet, a possible new kind of double explosion, and a ...
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2
2026
Dr Sara Webb: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS and What It Reveals About Our Galaxy
An interstellar comet has passed through our solar system, offering scientists a rare chance to study material from beyond our ...
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2
2026
Dr Nisa Salim: Storing and Protecting Winter Clothes
As winter clothes are packed away for summer, natural fibres like wool and silk can quietly deteriorate if they’re not ...
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