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Month: February 2024

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How the weird and wonderful microbes in wastewater can make our cities more sustainable

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Krohn, Postoctoral Researcher, School of Science, RMIT University hans engbers/Shutterstock COVID-19 showed us how useful monitoring wastewater can be. But the genetic material in our wastewater, namely DNA and RNA, is a treasure trove of other useful information. It reveals the presence of thousands of different ... <a title="How the weird and wonderful microbes in wastewater can make our cities more sustainable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/how-the-weird-and-wonderful-microbes-in-wastewater-can-make-our-cities-more-sustainable-220850/" aria-label="Read more about How the weird and wonderful microbes in wastewater can make our cities more sustainable">Read more</a>

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Will abortion be the issue that swings the 2024 US presidential election?

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Flinders University Abortion is shaping up to be a central issue for both parties in the 2024 US presidential and Congressional elections. Nearly two years ago, the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark ... <a title="Will abortion be the issue that swings the 2024 US presidential election?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/will-abortion-be-the-issue-that-swings-the-2024-us-presidential-election-219495/" aria-label="Read more about Will abortion be the issue that swings the 2024 US presidential election?">Read more</a>

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Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger. How can parents keep children safe?

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marika Guggisberg, Senior Lecturer, Domestic and Family Violence, CQUniversity Australia SOK Studio/Shutterstock Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”. VR provides entry into computer-generated 3D worlds and games ... <a title="Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger. How can parents keep children safe?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/virtual-reality-grooming-is-an-increasing-danger-how-can-parents-keep-children-safe-221608/" aria-label="Read more about Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger. How can parents keep children safe?">Read more</a>

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A new government inquiry will examine women’s pain and treatment. How and why is it different?

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Chalmers, Senior Lecturer in Pain Sciences, University of South Australia Shutterstock The Victorian government has announced an inquiry into women’s pain. Given women are disproportionately affected by pain, such a thorough investigation is long overdue. The inquiry, the first of its kind in Australia and the ... <a title="A new government inquiry will examine women’s pain and treatment. How and why is it different?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/a-new-government-inquiry-will-examine-womens-pain-and-treatment-how-and-why-is-it-different-221747/" aria-label="Read more about A new government inquiry will examine women’s pain and treatment. How and why is it different?">Read more</a>

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Don’t lower the price: 3 more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Janet Hoek, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Associate Health Minister Casey Costello recently said she was concerned about the financial burden on people who smoke. She has requested advice on freezing the Consumers Price Index (CPI) adjustment applied annually to tobacco products, according to a ... <a title="Don’t lower the price: 3 more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/dont-lower-the-price-3-more-effective-ways-to-reduce-the-costs-of-smoking-222270/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t lower the price: 3 more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking">Read more</a>

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The promised big hits, sure disappointments, and hidden indie gems we’ll get from Hollywood in 2024

February 1, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia Dune Part Two is eagerly awaited, even if all the best actors were killed off in part one. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Last year was the worst for Hollywood cinema in my memory. The few ... <a title="The promised big hits, sure disappointments, and hidden indie gems we’ll get from Hollywood in 2024" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/01/the-promised-big-hits-sure-disappointments-and-hidden-indie-gems-well-get-from-hollywood-in-2024-219964/" aria-label="Read more about The promised big hits, sure disappointments, and hidden indie gems we’ll get from Hollywood in 2024">Read more</a>