The Future Of

Mar 17 2025 133 ep. 28 mins 169
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The podcast where experts share their vision of the future and how their work is helping shape it for the better. Powered by Curtin University.

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Screen Time and Child Development

Mar 17 2025 20 mins  
Screens and digital technology are ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents – but what does this mean for child development?

eDNA | A. Prof Paul Nevill and Joshua Kestel

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
Insects pollinate 75% of all agricultural crops, yet many face extinction. Discover how a ‘Star Trek’ level tech called eDNA can help monitor vital insect pollinators and support global food security.

Global Futures | Professor Joe Siracusa

Feb 10 2025 32 mins  
We’re at a pivotal moment in time for humanity. Are we doomed to repeat past mistakes or can Global Futures help to better shape our tomorrow?

Toad Containment Zone | Professor Ben Phillips

Nov 25 2024 27 mins  
The cane toads are coming. Can a simple, but clever plan stop them from fully invading Western Australia and causing catastrophic damage?

Stonehenge | Anthony Clarke & Prof Chris Kirkland

Oct 21 2024 31 mins  
A new discovery brings us closer to understanding one of the world's greatest mysteries ... or does it? Find out on this episode of #TheFutureOf.

RapidGraphite | Dr Jason Fogg

Sep 30 2024 22 mins  
To unlock a more sustainable future, graphite is key. The issue: there’s a $14 billion shortage of the crucial resource on the horizon.

Sustainable Architecture | Zaid Osama

Sep 09 2024 34 mins  
The world's tallest timber building, digital twinning and biophilic design. Discover how sustainable architecture is revolutionising the places we live and work in.

Gut Health | Dr Hani Al Salami & Dr Armin Mooranian

Apr 08 2024 30 mins  
Imagine we could harness the power of good gut bacteria from healthy people to fight off stubborn gut infections in others. That's exactly what we're exploring today with a game-changing, and rather icky approach to gut health: faecal transplant capsules.

Multiple Sclerosis | Dr Virginie Lam

Mar 19 2024 20 mins  
Can MS be slowed down or even reversed? Find out on this week’s episode of #TheFutureOf

Equity In Education | Prof Ian Li

Mar 05 2024 25 mins  
How do we overcome barriers to education in Australia? Find out on this episode of #TheFutureOf