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Weekly dose: the hard facts on Viagra

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageViagra was discovered by accident when participants in a study looking at a treatment for high blood pressure reported an interesting side effect.Felix E Guerrero/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Viagra is one brand name of a drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence): the inability to get, and maintain, an erection. It is also used in the...

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Do smart people tend to be more liberal? Yes, but it doesn't mean all conservatives are stupid

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageMany members of conservative political parties, like the Republican Party in the US, undoubtedly subscribe to the values captured by 'conservative syndrome'.Reuters/Mike Segar

Over the past decade, several studies have shown that people who tend to hold more conservative views score low on measures of intelligence. However, it now appears that...

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What if young people designed their own learning?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageImagine a school with no year levels or set curriculum – could it work?

The federal budget has been delivered and Australians are headed for the polls. In this series, Reform Revisited, we ask writers for innovative ways to tackle our reform agenda.


Imagine two teenagers. Let’s call them Jack and Alaysa. They go to Imaginary High School...

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  1. Indigenous reconciliation is hard, it re-opens wounds to heal them
  2. Experience and di Natale position the Greens as a formidable election force
  3. Antarctic ice shows Australia's drought and flood risk is worse than thought
  4. The herd driven housing bubble that could trigger an apartment bust
  5. Why we need environmental accounts alongside national accounts
  6. Is a story about heterosexual coupling the queerest film of the past year?
  7. Erectile dysfunction often has a psychological basis
  8. The DAO: a radical experiment that could be the future of decentralised governance
  9. Aspiring treasurer Chris Bowen looks fit for purpose
  10. Why nosebands should be loosened on dressage horses at the Olympics
  11. FactCheck: does Labor have a $19.5b black hole in its funding plan?
  12. What the Reserve Bank memo really says about negative gearing
  13. Call yourself a cosmetic surgeon? New guidelines fix only half the problem
  14. A Moon Shaped Pool and the unmistakable alchemy of Radiohead
  15. Lessons from living below the extreme poverty line on $2 a day
  16. Indonesia sets new rules for ride-sharing companies
  17. Why Bill Shorten 'stars' in both sides' election ads
  18. How your garden could help stop your city flooding
  19. Super contribution cap changes could end up benefiting the rich
  20. Comment moderation during the election
  21. Media picture of urban consolidation focuses more on a good scare story than the facts
  22. The Turnbull of old
  23. From donkey votes to dog whistles, our election language has a long and political history
  24. Queensland moves to control land clearing: other states need to follow
  25. Explainer: why we can't fix the structural deficit without tax and spending reform
  26. Memo to Michelle Guthrie: as local newspapers die, might the ABC help out?
  27. When the scrotum is empty: undescended testes don't only affect kids
  28. Blockchain is useful for a lot more than just Bitcoin
  29. Go target the Liberals, Albanese tells the Greens on his tail
  30. Rushed reform benefits no one in the end
  31. The Philippines: former sick man of Asia suffers relapse
  32. Five ways Reg Grundy changed Australian TV (for better or worse)
  33. Fraudulent loans point to due diligence problems at Australia's major banks
  34. #ausvotes Revisited: Social Media in the 2013 Australian Federal Election
  35. Health Check: how to get off the couch and into exercise
  36. The Logies: a yearly advertisement for Australian TV
  37. Tax reform might happen if we could see everyone's tax return
  38. Liberal divisions can be a source of strength, not weakness, in the election campaign
  39. Build in good services from day one for healthier communities: lessons from Selandra Rise
  40. Black Velvet: redefining and celebrating Indigenous Australian women in art
  41. Coalition gains slightly in post-budget polls
  42. We all live downstream – it's time to restore our freshwater ecosystems
  43. Towards a collaborative city: the case for a Melbourne Metropolitan Commission
  44. The NSW government is choosing to undermine native vegetation and biodiversity
  45. Fans deserve fair play in major sports, not cheating and corruption
  46. The off-topic Conversation #92
  47. Student loan caps must be part of total redesign of vocational funding system
  48. Lessons from history in how to run a good election campaign – or how to avoid a really bad one
  49. Rapid transition to clean energy will take massive social change
  50. What if tax reform was a fundamental human right?

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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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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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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

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

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...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...