Getaway presents an insight into both the energetic and tranquil sides of local life in Jiading District, Shanghai. Check out over 500 species of lotus leaves, including a new species of astronaut plants, at the Guyi Garden, and enjoy some of the juiciest grapes around in China's "hometown of the grape", Malu. Car enthusiasts can salivate over some of the world's rarest antique cars at the Shanghai Auto Museum, or even try their hand at driving a lap around the Shanghai International Circuit. Tune in for all this and more in this episode of Getaway.

Michelle Garnaut is a pioneer venturing into the Shanghai fine dining restaurant business and has been rewarded with success. She also gives back to the city and the country by committing herself to cultural and charity causes.

For hundreds of years, human skin colour has been used as a marker of race. Now, science is uncovering the intricate relationship between skin colour and environment. When our ancient ancestors in Equatorial Africa lost their body hair and ventured out into the open savannah, their skin had to become dark to resist strong UV radiation. Perfectly adapted to the environment, the black skin of Africans is one of Nature's greatest achievements for the survival of the human species. This may not sound new, but in 2000, Penn State University anthropologist Nina Jablonski proposed a startling new explanation as to why human skin has so many colours. Her study suggested that pigmentation did not evolve to prevent skin cancer, but primarily to help the human body maintain the right balance of two crucial vitamins essential for reproduction and body development. As a result, skin colour developed as a perfect compromise: allowing enough sunlight to stimulate the production of Vitamin D, but screening the body from harmful rays that destroy folic acid - a vitamin necessary for reproductive success.

Peter Wilkins presents the latest sports news, features and discussion with contributions from the ABC's popular radio and television sporting commentators and leading sports figures.

News from Australia, Pacific, Asia, and India including local reports from Australia Network News reporters in the region.

Australia Network's flagship current affairs program, providing analysis of major news events around the region and the world. Hosted by Jim Middleton, Newsline features interviews, in-depth reports and insights into the issues affecting your world.

Hosted by Tony Jones, Q&A encourages Australians to engage, form, consider and express opinions on topical issues. The program has introduced a new form of interactive discussion to Australian television audiences and proved that they are keen to watch and engage in lively, wide-ranging and intelligent debates.

Immunisation - we often hear stories about side effects, so how safe is it really? Question: If you're a woman, what are you more likely to die from: breast cancer or heart disease? There's a link between the density of men's bones and their prostate gland, which has given researchers have a clue that could give them the ability to predict high risk prostate cancer - 20 years before it occurs.

If you struggle to get your teen out of bed in the mornings and off the computer at night, it's not necessarily their fault. A number of research projects have found that teenagers experience a delay in their sleep phase timing which makes them want to go to sleep, and wake up later. Still, teenagers generally don't get enough sleep which can lead to obesity, bad memory & poor grades, as well as mood disorders and potentially more serious mental health issues. Graham Phillips reports on the biological changes that turn teenagers into night owls.

For hundreds of years, human skin colour has been used as a marker of race. Now, science is uncovering the intricate relationship between skin colour and environment. When our ancient ancestors in Equatorial Africa lost their body hair and ventured out into the open savannah, their skin had to become dark to resist strong UV radiation. Perfectly adapted to the environment, the black skin of Africans is one of Nature's greatest achievements for the survival of the human species. This may not sound new, but in 2000, Penn State University anthropologist Nina Jablonski proposed a startling new explanation as to why human skin has so many colours. Her study suggested that pigmentation did not evolve to prevent skin cancer, but primarily to help the human body maintain the right balance of two crucial vitamins essential for reproduction and body development. As a result, skin colour developed as a perfect compromise: allowing enough sunlight to stimulate the production of Vitamin D, but screening the body from harmful rays that destroy folic acid - a vitamin necessary for reproductive success.