The Future Of

Mountain biking, an exhilarating outdoor adventure, is taking the world by storm. From conquering rugged trails to exploring diverse terrains, it offers a fantastic cardiovascular workout, enhancing …

As one of the world’s rarest mammals, the iconic echidna has developed surprising ways to adapt to a warming climate.

In this episode, David Karsten was joined by Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin’s Sch…

Why are experts turning to cryo-preservation to combat plant extinction threats? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Ricardo Mancera and Dr Bryn Funnekotter to discuss the role…

Traumatic brain injuries are becoming more widely discussed, with more sports stars revealing their health issues after repeated episodes of concussion. But what about the lesser injuries, which cumu…

Our children today navigate a world where the boundaries between digital and physicals worlds are increasingly blurred. As they tap, swipe, and interact, Australian parents wonder: How does this digi…

Is this Australia's pivotal moment? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker to discuss the upcoming Australian referendum on recognising the First Nations peo…

In the face of cyber threats, how do nations and organisations safeguard personal data and secure the digital systems we rely on? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr Nickson Karie, a …

Could Australia legalise recreational cannabis use while avoiding the same profit-driven pitfalls that have occurred with tobacco and alcohol? 

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Simon Lent…

Digital disruption, AI, automation and changing views about work-life balance are going to transform our workplaces. A Deloitte Access Economics report forecasts that four out of five jobs created be…

With rising interest rates, dwindling housing supply and a rental market in crisis, what is happening to Australian housing affordability, and is there any relief in sight?

In this episode, David Kars…

What is ‘the manosphere’, what has it got to do with masculinity, and why are high school teachers concerned by teenage boys’ attraction to it? In this episode, our guest presenter Associate Professo…

Whether you love it, hate it, don’t get it or your grandma’s trending on it, TikTok is a cultural phenomenon. But how did it become so popular and should we be worried by its reach?

Join our host Sara…

Western Australia's mining sector is the lifeblood of the state, but it's not without scrutiny. Learn how the industry is using research to undergo a cultural revolution to ensure the safety and well…

It's been half a century since humans travelled to the moon when astronauts explored an area of the moon known as the Taurus-Littrow Valley in 1972. Now, NASA's Artemis space program could resume tra…

Is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos, or is there still time to act and protect these majestic birds? 

With their distinctive call and striking feathers, black cockatoos are beloved by ma…

Curtin researchers are trialling a medication that could help preserve the cognitive function of people with Alzheimer’s. 

In this episode, Sarah Taillier is joined by Professor John Mamo and Dr Virgi…

Grief and dying are among the most underdiscussed topics in society. How does this impact our wellbeing, and does our understanding about grief need to change? 

To explore this topic, Sarah is joined …

Will Twitter ever be the same since Elon Musk’s takeover? And what impact will his changes have on users, free speech and (dis)information?     

Twitter is one of the most influential speech platforms…

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Chris Moran, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at Curtin University and John Curtin Distinguished Professor Fran Ackermann, to discuss the future of unive…

Is green hydrogen the key to a carbon-free energy future?