Ian Connellan, the Editor-in-chief at The Royal Institution of Australia, joins John Stanley to chat about the latest science stories.

This week Ian discusses the science behind the world’s most famous doll, Barbie. 

For a doll that’s often considered superficial or vacuous, Barbie sure has certainly inspired a lot of research.

Whether it concerns body shape, gender stereotyping, consumerism, or spying on children, Barbie always seems to find herself centre-stage in toy controversies.

Ian Connellan, the Editor-in-chief at The Royal Institution of Australia, joins John Stanley to chat about the latest science stories.
This week Ian discusses the science behind the world’s most famous doll, Barbie. 
For a doll that’s often considered superficial or vacuous, Barbie sure has certainly inspired a lot of research.
Whether it concerns body shape, gender stereotyping, consumerism, or spying on children, Barbie always seems to find herself centre-stage in toy controversies.

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