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Science or Snake oil: do Band-Aids really 'heal cuts twice as fast'?

  • Written by: Nick Santamaria, Professor of Nursing Research, Skin Integrity and Wound Care, University of Melbourne
imageDon't believe the hype. Band-Aids might protect minor cuts but there's no publicly available evidence they speed up healing.Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd/The Conversation

Everyone wants wounds to heal quickly, whether it’s a paper cut or a grazed knee. So it’s easy to be swayed by marketing claims on packs of adhesive bandages,...

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Guilt-free online shopping: can parcel deliveries ever be truly carbon-neutral?

  • Written by: David M. Herold, Sustainable Logistics Researcher, Griffith University

Whether you’re a fashion junkie or a reluctant shopper, there is no denying that buying online is hugely convenient – a couple of clicks and your order is on its way to your door. But we are all aware that these goods need to be transported, and that a delivery involving planes, ships and trucks will produce greenhouse gases and...

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Expert culture has killed the innovator in workplaces

  • Written by: Joshua Krook, Doctoral Candidate in Law, University of Adelaide

Over the last few decades, the Western world has had an increasingly specialised workforce, with workers trained in narrow skills, for increasingly narrow positions. However, the more narrow our jobs have become, the less capable we have become in inventing new technologies, products and ideas.

Innovative ideas tend to come, not from specialised...

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Ratings agency S P keeps Australia's AAA rating but doubtful about government's surplus timetable

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageShadow Treasurer Chris Bowen told the National Press Club that a Labor government would "show the ratings agencies the quality of our plans."Mick Tsikas/AAP

Standard and Poor’s Global reaffirmed a negative outlook and is questioning the government’s projection about when the budget will return to surplus, but has still maintained...

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  1. Physicists use Einstein's 'spooky' entanglement to invent super-sensitive gravitational wave detector
  2. This South Pacific island of rubbish shows why we need to quit our plastic habit
  3. White House under siege as scandal follows scandal – and it won't end any time soon
  4. The ABC's Ask the Doctor sends mixed messages about obesity
  5. Guy Ritchie's King Arthur – a triumph of modern spectacle
  6. Scrounging for money: how the world's great writers made a living
  7. Research shows the banks will pass the bank levy on to customers
  8. Biophilic urbanism: how rooftop gardening soothes souls
  9. The Belt and Road Initiative: China's vision for globalisation, Beijing-style
  10. Violence against nurses is on the rise, but protections remain weak
  11. Curious Kids: why are some shells smooth and some shells corrugated?
  12. Sidelining God: why secular climate projects in the Pacific Islands are failing
  13. Shadow Brokers promise release of more NSA hacks to be used against the world
  14. Coalition fails to get post-budget boost predicted by commentariat
  15. Nick Greiner favourite to become Liberal federal president
  16. How do we decide which disease to prevent next? Long-term studies help
  17. What the underground market for ransomware looks like
  18. Can support for the jailed former Jakarta governor bring change in Indonesia's blasphemy law?
  19. Australia risks missing out on China's One Belt One Road
  20. How resilience can break the link between a 'bad' childhood and the youth justice system
  21. Banning early evening gaming ads on TV is like being 'a little bit pregnant'
  22. Why rent bidding apps will make the rental market even more unaffordable
  23. The Sydney Barrier Reef: engineering a natural defence against future storms
  24. Is Melbourne the music capital of Australia? Sydney or Adelaide might pip it to the post
  25. How to rein in the widening disease definitions that label more healthy people as sick
  26. The other Eurovision star hunt: Australia joins with Europe to explore the universe
  27. Australia should stop beefing up its steroid laws – that won't help users
  28. Why 2℃ of global warming is much worse for Australia than 1.5℃
  29. The budget is the government's Plan B, but what's Plan C if polls stay bad?
  30. WannaCry hackers had no intention of giving users their files back even if they pay
  31. Wondering if health fund premium rises are justified? Don't look to Bupa's accounts for answers
  32. Shifting the tax burden to middle-income earners will undermine jobs and growth
  33. After 'WannaCrypt', should governments stockpile software vulnerabilities? Experts respond
  34. What types of people will lead our great energy transition?
  35. 'Show me the sole': the exhilarating sight of sneakers on show
  36. Helping drug users get back to work, not random drug testing, should be our priority
  37. The off-topic Conversation #123
  38. Why do some graziers want to retain, not kill, dingoes?
  39. Navigating the post-truth debate: some key co-ordinates
  40. Los Angeles Overnight – one of the best films you will (probably) never see
  41. Coalition two-party vote slips in post-budget Newspoll
  42. From 'white flight' to 'bright flight' – the looming risk for our growing cities
  43. The gender pay gap is hurting productivity
  44. Why bad moods are good for you: the surprising benefits of sadness
  45. Terahertz spectroscopy: the new tool to help detect art fraud
  46. Fairytale no more: when love turns to hatefully ever after
  47. Australia’s biggest emitters opt to 'wait and see' over Emissions Reduction Fund
  48. Fireworks, feelings, and fraught relations at Eurovision 2017
  49. Massive global ransomware attack highlights faults and the need to be better prepared
  50. Former FBI director James Comey very likely caused Trump's win

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...