How do we account for forces and events that paved the way for the emergence of Islamic State? Our series on the jihadist group’s origins tries to address this question by looking at the interplay of historical and social forces that led to its advent.
Today, historian Farhad Daftary debunks the idea that Islamic State is based on the...
Imagine if all these people were gathering valuable data for public benefit?Scott Cresswell/Flickr, CC BYWe can learn a remarkable amount of information about an individual, such as their health or safety, and about the surrounding environment simply by placing a tracking device on them.
For example, consider the recent Tianjin chemical warehouse...
Casuarina trees were the perfect metaphor for Blumann's life and the state of the world.Detail from Elise Blumann, On the Swan, Nedlands, 1942, Oil on composition board, 55.6x66.4cm. University of Western Australia.Elise Blumann first encountered the Casuarina trees and the tortured forms of the Melaleucas along the foreshore of the Swan River...
More than three in every four Medicare-billed pathology tests are analysed by one of two big corporations: Sonic Healthcare and Primary Health Care.Soda_O2/ShutterstockThe Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) set the cat among the pathology pigeons late last year. One of the government’s flagged changes, estimated to save around...
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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In Australia’s climate, where summer heat can be intense and winter chills are felt in many regions, air conditioning has become more than just a luxury; it’s an essential part of comfortable living. ...
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