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Food and water security

Murray river aerial shot. Image credit to iStock.

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 7 
Access to food and water is set to become the next conflict horizon. So how do we secure the future of food and water for all?

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Renewable energy

Wind turbines with a cloudy sky

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 6 
Cracking the code – finding new ways to power our nation and drive the manufacturing economy.

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Pregnancy and parental health

Baby feet held by hands of two adults

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 5
The gift of life. How do we build healthy habits today, to give our children the best start in life.

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Artificial Intelligence

Industry Engagement Priorities

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 4
The rise of the machines – what does it mean for us today? And how will it change the way we live tomorrow?

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Professorial Lecture Series: Professor Paula Moynihan

Professor Paula Moynihan

Is sugar the demon it’s made out to be? Sugar Solutions – the Mouth and Beyond.

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Nutrition

Fruit and vegetables in paper bags

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 3
Forget fad diets – what should we be eating, and does this need to change as we get older?

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Climate change

Dry desert scene with tree

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 2
Climate change is here to stay. From devastating drought and bushfires, to floods and rising sea temperatures and levels - Australia is all too familiar with the extreme impacts of climate change. So what should we be doing today to live for tomorrow?

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COVID-19

COVID-19

The Discovery Pod | Season 1, Episode 1
Pandemic Panic - Why has COVID-19 been so devastating globally and what impact it is having on our younger generations? Is there light at the end of the tunnel and how do we create a new normal?

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Introducing The Discovery Pod

The Discovery Pod

Why has COVID-19 been so devastating? Why does music make us feel things? How do we secure the future of food and water for all? We're seeking answers to these questions (and more) in our newest University podcast series - The Discovery Pod.

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Professorial Lecture Series: Professor Joanne Wallis

Professor Joanne Wallis

Cognitive dissonance? Contradictions in Australia’s Pacific Islands policy and discourse.

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