The rise of Islamic State has led to much speculation about the group’s origins: how do we account for forces and events that paved the way for the emergence of the jihadist group?
Today, Aaron Hughes explains the amazing regional variation in Islamic practice to illustrate why Islamic State appeared where it did.
No religion is unified. How...
Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data impacting global economies.
This week: Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia, the last meeting of the US Federal Reserve; car sales in...
When the deadly Ebola virus struck West Africa last year, one thing that became clear was that the region lacked access to quick diagnostic tools that could help identify those infected and help contain the virus’s spread.
As the world swung into action to combat the emergency, one crucial factor that helped to curb the epidemic was the...
Chemistry is all around us.ShutterstockChemistry is the science of molecules: the basic building blocks of all known matter. In a way, this makes chemistry the science of everything.
Chemists have shown that all the substances around us – the Earth and indeed the universe as a whole – are composed of just 92 building blocks or elements...
Sales friction appears whenever buyers or sales teams face unnecessary obstacles in the buying journey. It can happen when information is hard to find, when messaging feels inconsistent, when product ...
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From busy CBD streetscapes to sprawling warehouse loading docks, bollards have become one of the most essential safety and security fixtures across Australia. Whether protecting pedestrians from veh...
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Modern marketing teams are expected to produce more content than ever before. They need to support websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social channels, product pages, sales enablement material...
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Whether you've been an Optus customer for years or you've just switched over, at some point you'll probably need to contact their support team. Maybe your bill looks different from what you expected. ...
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Sydney businesses are investing more in digital marketing than ever before. The intention is clear. More visibility should mean more leads, more customers, and steady growth. However, many business ...
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In environments where the ground itself is constantly shifting, breaking, and being reshaped, every component must be built to endure. Mining operations are among the most demanding in the industria...
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If you’re in business, you might have seen it before. A team of capable and smart people just suddenly slows down, and things start spiraling out of control. On paper, everything looks perfect, but ...
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Across Australia, a lot of tradies are busy. There’s no shortage of demand in industries like plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and building. But being busy doesn’t always mean running a smooth or...
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The defence sector has evolved far beyond traditional roles, opening doors to a wide range of opportunities across technology, engineering, intelligence, and operations. This is where defense industry...
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Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...
source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...
Car problems rarely appear without warning. In most cases, your vehicle gives clear signals before...
For businesses in Newcastle, a safe and fully functioning workplace remains a key part of day-to-d...
When it comes to managing waste efficiently, finding the right solution can save both time and eff...
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Choosing an engineering partner is rarely just about technical capability. Most businesses can fin...
Choosing a funeral home is rarely something families do under ideal circumstances. It often happen...
In hospitality, details shape perception long before a guest consciously evaluates them. Lightin...