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Cooling-off periods for consumers don't work: study

  • Written by: Paul Harrison, Senior lecturer, Deakin Business School; Director, Centre for Organisational Health and Consumer Wellbeing, Deakin University
image"Cooling-off" periods for purchases made in high-pressure selling situations like door-to-door sales don't help consumers, research shows. image from shutterstock.com

When customers are offered a “cooling off” period, they don’t change their minds, even when the alternative is considered subjectively better, our research finds. We...

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No politician can singlehandedly bring back coal – not even Donald Trump

  • Written by: Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
imageVirginia coalminers in the industry's 1970s heyday.Jack Corn/EPA/US Natl Archives & Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons

On the night Donald Trump won the US election, one of the many jubilant supporters featured in the media coverage was 67-year-old Doug Ratliff of Richlands, Virginia. An owner of struggling shopping malls in a region hit...

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Why coal-fired power stations need to shut on health grounds

  • Written by: David Shearman, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Adelaide

The Senate inquiry’s report into the planned closure of coal-fired power stations will no doubt shed light on the compelling health reasons to close them.

Coal-fired stations are a health hazard to their local communities and beyond due to the pollutants they emit. The resulting illnesses are a significant cost to health budgets. Climate...

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Health Check: why men wake up with erections

  • Written by: Sergio Diez Alvarez, Director Of Medicine, The Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle
imageMany men are not actually aroused when they wake up erect. from www.shutterstock.com.au

The morning penile erection, or as it is medically known, “nocturnal penile tumescence”, is not only an interesting physiological phenomenon, it can also tell us a lot about a patient’s sexual function.

Morning penile erections affect all males,...

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  27. Trump or NASA – who's really politicising climate science?
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  42. 2050 climate targets: nations are playing the long game in fighting global warming
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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...

Essential Steps to Handle Sudden Tooth Pain and Dental Crises

A sudden, throbbing toothache can totally stop your whole day, with no warning. When severe pain, ...