The Science Show

The Science Show

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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.

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A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts? Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food. So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?

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  • 938 - Lab Notes: How Ozempic stops food cravings 
    Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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    Sat, 21 Jun 2025
  • 936 - Lab Notes: The tiny beetle ravaging Perth's trees 
    Tue, 17 Jun 2025
  • 935 - Professor Roger Short, reproductive biologist 
    Sat, 14 Jun 2025
  • 934 - Lab Notes: What makes Sydney's cockies so clever? 
    Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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