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From alumni starting game-changing businesses, to students (literally) kicking goals in sport, to research breakthroughs, there’s always something happening at Bond. See what Bondies have been up to and explore latest news from campus, the community and beyond.  

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Science behind well-rounded decisions in the Oval Office

The Oval Office's curved design and natural views positively influence creativity, well-being, and decision-making at the White House.

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The case against North Queensland secession

There are calls for North Queensland to secede from Queensland, but Dr Jacob Deem argues the focus should instead be on strengthening regional representation within the state's current political system.

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Budding opportunities in European cannabis market

Australia is poised to capitalise on the booming international medicinal cannabis market amid changing regulations and growing demand.

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Do you want science with that? A peek behind Maccas’ latest promo

No sooner had McDonald’s announced its first sales decline in almost four years than it revealed its Collector's Edition Glasses would be launching for customers.

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Research news

2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List

Institute for Evidence Based Healthcare professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have received Order of Australia awards in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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Queen’s Birthday honours for professors

Bond University professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have been appointed to the Order of Australia. Professor Glasziou was announced as an Officer of the Order (AO) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List while Professor Del Mar becomes a Member of the Order (AM).

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The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

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Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care

A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.

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Sporting news

Poole power: Ironman Matt Poole joins Bond swimming

Ironman champion Matt Poole joins the Bull Sharks.

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The grit test: ACLs in AFL

Riewoldt AFL Excellence Scholar, Charlie Adamson on the long journey back from a second knee reconstruction.

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Fab four muscle up for Maroons

Club Champion Shannon Nolan one of four Bull Sharks named in Queensland State side.

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Bull Sharks prevail in season defining win

AFL Rd 8 wrap: The Bull Sharks rain on Burleigh's parade in one of the club's great QFA performances.

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