Policymakers should consider other solutions, such as prison diversion programs. Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockMethamphetamine use has been a major health problem in Australia for more than a decade, particularly since the heroin supply was severely restricted. Better availability and higher purity of “ice” have increased the...
Simplifying a problem can make it easier to solve.www.shutterstock.comChildren often find it difficult to solve problems in the classroom, which can lead to silly errors being made. But are these mistakes made because of carelessness? Or is there another reason to explain why this occurs?
A theory of learning known as “cognitive load...
Sam Dastyari unleashes with Michelle Grattan in Canberra's Muse wine bar and bookstoreIn The Conversation’s first live podcast, which took place in Canberra’s Muse wine bar and bookstore, Labor’s Sam Dastyari gives a candid insight into Labor’s strategy to win back government, the threat of the Greens and much more.
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Valuing the envWhen I worked at the Resource Assessment Commission in the early 1990s we were asked to conduct a contingent valuation study of the environmental value of Coronation Hill in Kakadu National Park. Although the proposed gold mine was small, the dispute over whether it should go ahead was fierce not least because the site works, with...
Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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