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beware the cyber risks of virtual meet-up apps like Houseparty

  • Written by: Mohiuddin Ahmed, Lecturer of Computing & Security, Edith Cowan University
beware the cyber risks of virtual meet-up apps like Houseparty

Social gatherings with friends and family are an essential part of being human. So it’s no surprise, with real-life gatherings limited to just two people, that people are flocking to apps that can keep us connected virtually.

The breakout hit has undoubtedly been Houseparty, which bills itself as a “face to face social network”,...

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How some Australian media are failing us on coronavirus

  • Written by: Stan Grant, Vice Chancellors Chair Australian/Indigenous Belonging, Charles Sturt University
How some Australian media are failing us on coronavirusShutterstock

On a recent episode of ABC’s Q&A, Commonwealth Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly tried to add some valuable context to the national outbreak of coronavirus. Australia’s testing is higher, he said, and the rates of infection lower than almost all other countries. In his words: we are not Italy. As he spoke, a tweet...

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how white roofs help to reflect the sun's heat

  • Written by: Nilesh Bakshi, Lecturer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.

If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, please send it to climate.change@stuff.co.nz

Does the white roof concept really work? If so, is it suitable for...

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National and state leaders may not always agree, but this hasn't hindered our coronavirus response

  • Written by: Narelle Miragliotta, Senior Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University
National and state leaders may not always agree, but this hasn't hindered our coronavirus responseALEX ELLINGHAUSEN/AAP

It is understandable why the different measures introduced across Australia to contain COVID-19 have caused confusion. It does seem inexplicable that the rules – and penalties for breaching them – are different depending on where one lives.

It is also understandable that the finger-pointing between the Australian...

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  13. Hotels are no 'luxury' place to detain people seeking asylum in Australia
  14. Trust in government is high in NZ, but will it last until the country's elections later in the year?
  15. Coronavirus debate turns to whether Australia should embrace 'elimination' strategy
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  18. Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response
  19. What should we do with 1 billion hours of time? Australia's COVID-19 opportunity
  20. The coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to view 'screen time' differently. That's a good thing
  21. Destitution on Australia's hardening border with PNG – and the need for a better aid strategy
  22. our good intentions usually fall short. Here are 4 ways to shop responsibly
  23. Trade apprentices will help our post COVID-19 recovery. We need to do more to keep them in work
  24. Headlines promise Australia's on the 'cusp' of defeating coronavirus. We're not and it's too soon to relax restrictions
  25. Coronavirus highlights the painful political truth about health inequality. Is social democracy the answer?
  26. today's grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose
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  30. With everyone stuck indoors, esports is poised for its time in the sun
  31. Open or else face funding cut – Minister Tehan's edict to independent schools
  32. Australia's coronavirus debate turns to the way out
  33. MPs Tim Watts, Fiona Martin, Clare O'Neil and Helen Haines talk about serving their electorates during the coronavirus crisis
  34. Michelle Grattan on Australia's exit out of coronavirus restrictions
  35. what causes a 'second wave' of disease outbreak, and could we see this in Australia?
  36. What to do if you've been fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions
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  40. Teachers could be called on to estimate year 12 student grades – this is fairer than it sounds
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  42. The psychology of lockdown suggest that sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues
  43. Most laws ignore ‘human-wildlife conflict’. This makes us vulnerable to pandemics
  44. Could coronavirus bring back our faith in experts?
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