Certain crimes, such as robberies and sexual offences, have declined dramatically during the pandemic, while others, such as online fraud, domestic violence and homicides, have not.
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UVC radiation is effective for disinfecting objects and surfaces. It could help manage the coronavirus pandemic and fill gaps in PPE supplies.
Having longer top eyelashes can enhance our ability to express our feelings and communicate with others. But the most significant reason we have them is to protect our eyes.
Reports suggest people have been visiting their GPs for a certificate clearing them of COVID-19, at the request of their employer or school. But doctors can’t conclusively clear a person of the virus.
Boogers, snot, bogeys and boogies are the common names for mucus that’s dried in your nose. Mucus is very important as it protects the body from getting sick.
Feeling tired after endless Zoom meetings? You’re not alone. Research suggests video calls increase our cognitive load compared with face-to-face meetings.
At least two thirds of mobile phones are contaminated with bacteria or viruses, but most people never clean them.
There’s no guarantee a coronavirus vaccine will arrive, so we need research to understand the best ways to use facemasks, hand hygiene, and other interventions to control the spread of the disease
While there may be benefits to wearing face masks in some situations, the evidence doesn’t support wearing them all the time.
Coronavirus calls on police to ensure people are obeying the new rules, and to continue their essential function of keeping the peace.
Soap can dissolve the fatty envelope on the outer part of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, leading to the destruction of the whole virus particle.
The reason we’re seeing widespread panic around the coronavirus is probably because there are so many unknowns. But taking some simple steps can help us keep our anxiety under control.
The coronavirus outbreak could prove to be the tipping point for remote work arrangements to become the norm.
Rogue coffee cups and changing hairstyles can distract film audiences. Whose job is it to maintain continuity? And does it matter in the big picture?
New research estimates 24% of cancers in men that were detected in 2012 were overdiagnosed, meaning they never would have caused harm if left untreated.
The reasons the homicide rate is declining are complex, but a reduction in alcohol consumption and access to weapons are contributors.
Too often, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers exert influence in how their products are tested in the research phase and recommended in the clinic.
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health challenges we face today. But making a few small changes to the way antibiotics are prescribed could make a big difference in Australia.
The order requires Facebook, Twitter and Google to remove certain content globally, based on it being defamatory under India’s local law.
In three years, 173 people died from 17 ramming vehicle attacks worldwide. This week, Victoria police announced a policy supporting officers to shoot drivers of weaponised cars.
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Bond University
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Senior Teaching Fellow, Medical Program, Bond University
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Assistant Professor Psychology Department, Bond University
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Psychology researcher, Bond University
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
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Assistant Professor, Bond University
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Assistant Professor of Public Health, Bond University
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General Practitioner, PhD Candidate, Bond University
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Assistant Professor in Philosophy and History, Bond University
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Professor of Medicine, Bond University
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Bond University
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Marketing and Finance Academic, Bond University
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PhD Candidate, Bond University
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Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Bond University
