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Why the 'perfect' office temperature is a myth

  • Written by: Fan Zhang, Lecturer in Architectural Science, Griffith University
Why the 'perfect' office temperature is a mythI don't know about you, but I'm not really feeling 22.Sucharas Wongpeth/Shutterstock.com

It might be blisteringly hot outside, but if you work in an office building, the chances are it’s always reassuringly cool (or cold, depending on your preference) once you walk inside.

In Australia and much of the rest of the world, it’s become...

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Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use instead

  • Written by: Mike Johnstone, Security Researcher, Associate Professor in Resilient Systems, Edith Cowan University
Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use insteadNo method is perfect, but physical security keys are a reliable form of multi-factor authentication.Shutterstock

When it comes to personal cybersecurity, you might think you’re doing alright. Maybe you’ve got multi-factor authentication setup on your phone so that you have to enter a code sent to you by SMS before you can login to your...

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Morrison campaigns with high-profile visit to Christmas Island

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

For all intents and purposes, the government is now in full campaign mode, although the May election won’t be formally called until next month.

Scott Morrison will re-elevate the border security issue on Wednesday with a visit to Christmas Island – taking a batch of media representatives from Canberra with him to ensure maximum...

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Why a proposed capital gains tax could mean tax cuts for most New Zealanders

  • Written by: Alison Pavlovich, Assistant Lecturer in Taxation, Massey University
Why a proposed capital gains tax could mean tax cuts for most New ZealandersNew Zealand is one of few countries without a capital gains tax and the proposal to introduce one prompted outrage.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SA

As part of a major review of New Zealand’s tax system, the government’s Tax Working Group recommended a comprehensive capital gains tax. New Zealand is one of few countries without a...

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  1. how to stop more Australian species going extinct
  2. Word games and virtue signalling as the stock exchange reworks its corporate governance code
  3. how much does a brain weigh?
  4. Meryl Tankard revisits Two Feet, the tragic story of a dancer's perfectionism
  5. Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
  6. we're more compassionate than 100 years ago, but more judgemental too
  7. Raw meat pet food may not be good for your dog, or your own health
  8. Ideas for a better country
  9. Lacrosse fire ruling sends shudders through building industry consultants and governments
  10. How the next Australian government can balance security and compassion for asylum seekers
  11. the rise in marine heatwaves is harming ocean species
  12. For the first time, we can measure the human footprint on Antarctica
  13. World's oldest tattooist's toolkit found in Tonga contains implements made of human bone
  14. The Uluru statement showed how to give First Nations people a real voice – now it's time for action
  15. Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers
  16. Rebuilding trust is vital, Morrison to tell business
  17. Virtual reality adds to tourism through touch, smell and real people's experiences
  18. Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them
  19. Ian McAllister on voters and issues in the coming election
  20. Doctors may be prescribing antibotics for longer than needed
  21. The Handmaid's Tale feels real in 2019, but the solution won’t come from novels
  22. Does the Suzuki method work for kids learning an instrument? Parental involvement is good, but other aspects less so
  23. From secret ballot to democracy sausage
  24. If Labor wins government, will an Australian republic finally take the crown?
  25. The sounds of Speechless, where words are superfluous
  26. We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?
  27. The ASX abandons push to require companies to have a social licence to operate. Was it only ever 'politically correct nonsense'?
  28. We can be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050, if we just get on with it
  29. National security is too important to be abandoned to the politics of fear
  30. how do shells get made?
  31. Townsville floods show cities that don't adapt to risks face disaster
  32. Why are Australian authors obsessed with killing off kangaroos?
  33. Fleeing ministers fray hayband round embattled government
  34. The firewood banksia is bursting with beauty
  35. Linda Reynolds appointed to defence industry and cabinet
  36. Michelle Grattan on Morrison's climate pitch to voters and Warringah votes research
  37. Dada Masilo's Giselle is a courageous retelling for our times
  38. Spill at a nuclear facility shows potential burn risks from a household chemical
  39. Should online users be bound by their privacy agreements?
  40. Cabinet ministers Pyne and Ciobo set to head out door
  41. More visits to the doctor doesn't mean better care – it's time for a Medicare shake-up
  42. How do we save ageing Australians from the heat? Greening our cities is a good start
  43. How a new breast cancer biomarker could help patients identify best treatment options
  44. Rugby league may finally have reached its tipping point on player behaviour and violence
  45. What do normal labia look like? Sometimes doctors are the wrong people to ask
  46. 2018-19 was Australia's hottest summer on record, with a warm autumn likely too
  47. 'is it normal for girls to masturbate?'
  48. The Chinese coal 'ban' carries a significant political message
  49. Street vendors' self-help strategies highlight cities' neglect of how the other half survive
  50. Nora Heysen, more than her father's daughter

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