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Month: March 2022

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Better AI, unhackable communication, spotting submarines: the quantum tech arms race is heating up

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stuart Rollo, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney Zhu Jin Quantum technology, which makes use of the surprising and often counterintuitive properties of the subatomic universe, is revolutionising the way information is gathered, stored, shared and analysed. The commercial and scientific potential of the quantum revolution is ... <a title="Better AI, unhackable communication, spotting submarines: the quantum tech arms race is heating up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/better-ai-unhackable-communication-spotting-submarines-the-quantum-tech-arms-race-is-heating-up-179482/" aria-label="Read more about Better AI, unhackable communication, spotting submarines: the quantum tech arms race is heating up">Read more</a>

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Racism is still an everyday experience for non-white Australians. Where is the plan to stop this?

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fethi Mansouri, Professor/UNESCO Chair-holder; Founding Director, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University Flavio Brancaleone/AAP Australia’s political leaders often talk about its multicultural credentials, making sweeping statements about its unmatched success in diversity. According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia is the “most successful” multicultural ... <a title="Racism is still an everyday experience for non-white Australians. Where is the plan to stop this?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/racism-is-still-an-everyday-experience-for-non-white-australians-where-is-the-plan-to-stop-this-179769/" aria-label="Read more about Racism is still an everyday experience for non-white Australians. Where is the plan to stop this?">Read more</a>

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Our population is expected to double in 80 years. We asked Australians where they want all these people to live

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julian Bolleter, Deputy Director, Australian Urban Design Research Centre, The University of Western Australia Shutterstock Australia’s population is projected to grow to over 50 million people by 2101. This will have enormous implications for the country’s long-term infrastructure planning and prized livability, particularly in the capital cities ... <a title="Our population is expected to double in 80 years. We asked Australians where they want all these people to live" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/our-population-is-expected-to-double-in-80-years-we-asked-australians-where-they-want-all-these-people-to-live-176889/" aria-label="Read more about Our population is expected to double in 80 years. We asked Australians where they want all these people to live">Read more</a>

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Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Lee, Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne), Curtin University Shutterstock With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits. We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more people are trying to cut back or quit. ... <a title="Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/trying-to-cut-back-on-alcohol-heres-what-works-179664/" aria-label="Read more about Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works">Read more</a>

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Indigenous peoples across the globe are uniquely equipped to deal with the climate crisis – so why are we being left out of these conversations?

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Janine Mohamed, Distinguished Fellow and CEO, The Lowitja Institute The urgency of tackling climate change is even greater for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and other First Nation peoples across the globe. First Nations people will be disproportionately affected and are already experiencing existential threats from ... <a title="Indigenous peoples across the globe are uniquely equipped to deal with the climate crisis – so why are we being left out of these conversations?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/indigenous-peoples-across-the-globe-are-uniquely-equipped-to-deal-with-the-climate-crisis-so-why-are-we-being-left-out-of-these-conversations-171724/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous peoples across the globe are uniquely equipped to deal with the climate crisis – so why are we being left out of these conversations?">Read more</a>

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Roadside trees stitch the ecosystems of our nation together. Here’s why they’re in danger

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock You may know of marvellous tree-lined roads that lead into your favourite rural and regional towns. Sometimes they have an arched, church-like canopy, while others have narrow ribbons of remnant vegetation. But have you noticed they’ve changed ... <a title="Roadside trees stitch the ecosystems of our nation together. Here’s why they’re in danger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/roadside-trees-stitch-the-ecosystems-of-our-nation-together-heres-why-theyre-in-danger-175337/" aria-label="Read more about Roadside trees stitch the ecosystems of our nation together. Here’s why they’re in danger">Read more</a>

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As borders open and international travel resumes, will New Zealand’s sky-high aviation emissions take off again?

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University Phil Walter/Getty Images After two years of entry restrictions, New Zealand is re-opening its borders. Already, New Zealanders can re-enter the country without quarantine; they will be followed by Australians on April 12 and the rest of the world ... <a title="As borders open and international travel resumes, will New Zealand’s sky-high aviation emissions take off again?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/as-borders-open-and-international-travel-resumes-will-new-zealands-sky-high-aviation-emissions-take-off-again-179941/" aria-label="Read more about As borders open and international travel resumes, will New Zealand’s sky-high aviation emissions take off again?">Read more</a>

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This budget, amid talk of deficits, consider the lessons we ought to have learned

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steven Hail, Adjunct Associate Professor, Torrens University Australia A decade ago, and years before Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised a budget that was “back in the black”, Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised the same thing. At that time, in the lead-up to the 2012 budget, unemployment was higher ... <a title="This budget, amid talk of deficits, consider the lessons we ought to have learned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/this-budget-amid-talk-of-deficits-consider-the-lessons-we-ought-to-have-learned-179310/" aria-label="Read more about This budget, amid talk of deficits, consider the lessons we ought to have learned">Read more</a>

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Budget to give $49.5 million boost for aged care training, but what about wages?

March 29, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Tuesday’s budget will provide $49.5 million for aged care training for existing workers and people who want to work in the sector. With aged care beset by a shortage of staff as well as an under-trained workforce the funding, over ... <a title="Budget to give $49.5 million boost for aged care training, but what about wages?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/29/budget-to-give-49-5-million-boost-for-aged-care-training-but-what-about-wages-180133/" aria-label="Read more about Budget to give $49.5 million boost for aged care training, but what about wages?">Read more</a>

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Hidden away in a museum, we found the skull of a rare armoured dinosaur that roamed Queensland 105 million years ago

March 28, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Frauenfelder, PhD Candidate in Palaeontology, University of New England Author provided You might think all important dinosaur “discoveries” are made as soon as fossils are collected in the field – that palaeontologists instantly know the significance of what they’ve found. This is often true. But sometimes, ... <a title="Hidden away in a museum, we found the skull of a rare armoured dinosaur that roamed Queensland 105 million years ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/28/hidden-away-in-a-museum-we-found-the-skull-of-a-rare-armoured-dinosaur-that-roamed-queensland-105-million-years-ago-175317/" aria-label="Read more about Hidden away in a museum, we found the skull of a rare armoured dinosaur that roamed Queensland 105 million years ago">Read more</a>

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Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

March 28, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it. Is it the best film ... <a title="Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/28/oscars-2022-5-experts-on-the-wins-the-emotions-the-music-and-the-bold-frocks-on-the-runway-179668/" aria-label="Read more about Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway">Read more</a>

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Want to avoid a bluebottle sting? Here’s how to predict which beach they’ll land on

March 28, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amandine Schaeffer, Senior lecturer, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock If you’re among the one in six Australians to experience the bitter pain of a marine stinger such as a bluebottle, you’ll know how quickly they can end a fun day at the beach. We can’t stop the summer winds ... <a title="Want to avoid a bluebottle sting? Here’s how to predict which beach they’ll land on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/28/want-to-avoid-a-bluebottle-sting-heres-how-to-predict-which-beach-theyll-land-on-179947/" aria-label="Read more about Want to avoid a bluebottle sting? Here’s how to predict which beach they’ll land on">Read more</a>