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Listen as Dr Fiona Gray from Deakin’s School of Architecture & Built Environment explains what Melbournians love most about their city.

Does fat have a discernible taste? And how can this knowledge help combat the world’s growing obesity problem?

Psychologists and mental health experts at Deakin University have developed BlueWatch, an app to help manage anxiety, depression or low moods.

Here’s a look at where emoji came from, where it’s headed and why we won’t be able to live (or communicate) without it. Is this the future of language?

Senior Lecturer in media studies at Deakin University discusses David Bowie’s lasting contribution to music and culture.

Sports expert Deakin University Professor Chris Hickey discusses the AFL football doping scandal, as 34 Essendon players are suspended.

Aussie kids are less physically active than ever before. Deakin researchers discuss the negative affects this could have on their lives and ways to fix it

How shrewd marketing contributed to Star Wars’ overwhelming success.

Dr Sheila Nguyen looks to form a relationship between Australian sport stars and the environment.

Counter terrorism researcher, Professor Greg Barton, advises on what work can be done to counter violent extremism.