The science of Marathon running, Toxoplasmosis, and the psychology of rumours

Thursday, 20 April 2017 - 8:30am to 9:00am
Melbourne Run

Stu Looks into the science of running a marathon, and whether there are any health risks with thsi increasingly popular race. 

Manisha finds out more about a common and sometimes deadly parasite Toxoplasma gondii

Chris looks into a commonly quoted psychological study and finds it is often used in an ironically incorrect way by those using it as evidence.  

Claire, Chris & Stu
Thursday 8:30am to 9:00am
Entertaining news and discussion about research that has impact on society and providing a wide range of science and technology news. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns and Claire Farrugia and others.

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