Peer Revue

Why aren't there more solar eclipses? We'll find out.

In 2023 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has cancelled cough syrups containing Pholcodine because of a link to allergic reactions with general anesthetic. However other safe cough syrups, which have shaky evidence for their effectiveness can still be bought.

Alcohol, what does it do? It's bad for you, but is it good for you? Can science answer that question?

Tune in to learn about sexual fantasies, the right to a clean and sustainable environment, why the moon looks so big when it's on the horizon, and the new malaria vaccine. Recorded 4/10/2023

Article 3 of the IHR starts with:

“The implementation of these Regulations shall be with full respect for the dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons” this is planned to be replaced with:

“The implementation of these Regulations shall be based on the principles of equity, inclusivity, coherence and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities of the States Parties, taking into consideration their social and economic development.”

Does this mean that human rights will no longer be considered by the WHO? You could make a hypothesis like: "The changes made to the principles of the IHR will mean the WHO will not consider human rights when issuing health advice."

Will your answer be based on what is written or on your perception of the WHO and state responsibility?

Recorded 27 September 2023.

A stellar episode! We find out if aliens would be humanoid and how to get to Mars!

Recorded in September 2023.

Why does pickle juice help cramps? Why is no body doing the research to find this stuff out? There are some cool things that we can consistently observe even if we don't have a theory for why they occur.

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An eclectic episode that gives a brief overview of everything that has ever happened. I explain why Lord Kelvin thought the sun was 1000 times younger than it actually is because he thought the sun was burning (spoilers the sun doesn't burn fuel like here on Earth). I talk about Some of the cool things that are happening at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Did you know that soil is home to over half of the world's species? https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2304663120 Recorded in August 2023. Check out more on Instagram @Peer.revue

Security, is it worth your freedom? Having studied at Wuhan University, Pauline and I provide a unique perspective on the surveillance state of China. We also touch on how difficult it is to justify a moral panic in regards to Japanese VR porn.

Join James Roche, Pauline Ferraz, Nathan Munk and jarrod on Peer Revue (revue, noun: A form of entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied) while we talk about how important it is to be vaccinated and seamless transition to how copyright is a catch 22. We also touch on Elon Musk's Tweets, COVID-19 and Sonic the Hedgehog.  James' related blog: https://livehowyouwant.wordpress.com/2020/05/14/power-is-the-control-of-information/?theme_preview=true&iframe=true&frame-nonce=17c096f17d If you want help upholding your copyright go to https://www.dmca.com/ or check out creative commons: https://creativecommons.org.au/