Media
A selection of interviews, articles and collaborations exploring the fascinating science behind the human body.
Radio & Podcast Guest
I am a regular guest on ABC Radio, where I discuss the science behind everyday medical questions, body myths and wonderfully weird biology. I have also appeared as a guest on a range of science podcasts.
ABC Perth – Why Do We Hiccup?
Exploring the strange biology behind hiccups, including the only treatment ever shown to work in a clinical trial: digital rectal massage.
ABC Perth – The Science of Sneezing?
Why bright sunlight triggers sneezing in some people, why pepper isn't the only culprit, and whether it's really dangerous to hold one in.
ABC Melbourne – The Tongue Map Myth
Why your tongue doesn't have separate zones for sweet, salty, sour and bitter.
Everything Under the Sun is an award-winning children's podcast hosted by author and original QI researcher (‘QI Elf’) Molly Oldfield, where experts answer wonderfully curious questions from children around the world.
Something You Should Know is a popular educational podcast hosted by Mike Carruthers, exploring fascinating ideas with expert guests from around the world.
Print Media
I work with journalists, authors and publishers to explain medical science, answer health questions and ensure complex topics are communicated accurately and clearly.
Featured in The Age Good Weekend's ‘Life Lessons’ series, which asks experts to answer readers' everyday questions.
Everything Under the Sun – Molly Oldfield
Invited to contribute four entries on human biology to Everything Under the Sun, an award-winning children's reference book by original QI Elf Molly Oldfield, featuring expert contributors from science, history and the natural world.
Rewording the Brain – David Astle
Provided medical advice and neuroscience fact-checking for David Astle's fascinating exploration of language, memory and why cryptic crosswords are a workout for the brain.