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Hand dryers can circulate germs - so why are they still used everywhere?
Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places. Most adults visit the bathroom around 8-10 times a day. With an average hand-drying time of 30 seconds, we can expect between 4-5 minutes of daily dryer use per person (and more for people with an overactive bladder or similar disorders). In an attempt to facilitate the hand washing process, are hand dryers adding to the filth by blowing contaminants around? And if so, why are they still common?
Read more about Hand dryers can circulate germs - so why are they still used everywhere?Bond graduates top employer satisfaction survey
For the third year running, employers are more satisfied with Bond University graduates than those from any other university in Australia. Lucy Callister graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor of Communication in 2020 and has secured her dream job working for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation.
Read more about Bond graduates top employer satisfaction surveyVC award boosts Ruby's business ambitions
Her career ambition is to be a CEO – and Marion woman Ruby Liptak has taken another step towards making that a dream a reality, after being awarded a Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship at Bond University.
Read more about VC award boosts Ruby's business ambitionsNew research examines prevention of shark attacks
Bad news for the mayor of fictional Amity Island, immortalised in Jaws: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to preventing shark attacks. The good news for water users: the risk of being bitten can be reduced if control measures are tailored to a range of local factors including the species of shark and beach conditions.
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Plucky Bull Sharks eye future
Netball Round 14 match review: a final-round match-up with South Brisbane Wildcats delivered mixed results but there’s still lots to be optimistic about.
Read more about Plucky Bull Sharks eye futureBull Sharks clinch QAFLW finals berth
Round 13 wrap: Women lead the way in club’s clean sweep of matches.
Read more about Bull Sharks clinch QAFLW finals berthSting operation against Hornets, Roos
AFL round 13 preview: Bull Sharks at top of their game but aiming higher.
Read more about Sting operation against Hornets, RoosIndigenous girls take flight with Woomeras
Best young football talent trains at Bond ahead of matches that could be a stepping stone to an AFLW contract.
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