S22 Episode 1
Are We Killing Our Koalas?
Professor Tim Flannery investigates the story behind the headlines, meeting researchers working to understand the threats koalas face.
55 mins · Tue, 16 Feb 2021
S22 Episode 2
Kill or Cure: The Story of Venom
Australia is home to 66 venomous species, some so lethal they can kill a human in 30 minutes. Within the deadly cocktail of their venom lies a potential pharmacy of drugs that could save human life.
55 mins · Tue, 23 Feb 2021
S22 Episode 3
Mars: Our Second Home?
Astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke meet the Australian scientists on a mission to solve the many challenges of putting people on the Red Planet.
58 mins · Tue, 23 Feb 2021
S22 Episode 4
Mars: The Hunt for Life
Astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke explore the possibility of life on Mars.
57 mins · Tue, 2 Mar 2021
S22 Episode 5
The Truth About Fasting
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity, and aside from weight loss, there are claims it can improve our health. Dietician Dr Joanna McMillan tracks 5 people fasting to understand the benefits and impacts on our bodies.
30 mins · Tue, 27 Jul 2021
S22 Episode 6
The Wildlife Revolution
Australia is home to over a million species of plants and animals, but we're losing them at an alarming rate. In this race against time, Dr Ann Jones explores how technology can help protect our wildlife in bold new ways.
30 mins · Tue, 3 Aug 2021
S22 Episode 7
The Truth About Fasting
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity. To better understand the benefits and impacts of these diets on the body, dietician and fasting sceptic Dr Joanna McMillan tracks five Australians fasting over six weeks.
57 mins · Tue, 27 Jul 2021
S22 Episode 8
Doctor at the Door: The Kulkarnis
Dr Preeya Alexander meets two families in their homes. Over eight weeks she reshapes their lives, not with medication, but with lifestyle medicine.
1 h 0 mins · Tue, 24 Aug 2021
S22 Episode 9
The Grid: Powering the Future
Dr Niraj Lal meets Australians leading the biggest change to the electricity grid: the rise of renewable energy. Along the way, he explores the new technologies keeping the power on now and in the future.
59 mins · Tue, 10 Aug 2021
S22 Episode 10
Magic and the Brain: The Science of Illusion
Lily Serna explores the strange world of sensory perception, using magic and illusions to reveal the difference between how we perceive the world - and reality.
30 mins · Tue, 31 Aug 2021
