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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Dawson, Postdoctoral Research Associate in oceanography, University of Tasmania LouieLea, Shutterstock The remote icy wilderness at the bottom of the world is exposed to pollution and foreign organisms on floating ocean debris. Recognising the threat to Antarctica’s remote coastline and unique marine ecosystems, we wanted to ... <a title="Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/rafts-of-garbage-kelp-and-other-debris-could-transport-alien-invaders-to-a-warming-antarctica-237226/" aria-label="Read more about Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron Gilbert, Professor of Finance, Auckland University of Technology The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to ... <a title="Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/want-nz-banking-to-be-more-competitive-then-make-it-easier-to-switch-banks-237220/" aria-label="Read more about Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney petroleum man/Shutterstock Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas. It was on full display ... <a title="Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/which-future-japans-net-zero-vision-for-the-region-boosts-gas-and-threatens-green-exports-in-australia-236486/" aria-label="Read more about Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rita Matulionyte, Associate Professor in Law, Macquarie University Ascannio/Shutterstock The office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced this week it would be taking no further action against facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marked a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies in the ... <a title="Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/australias-privacy-regulator-just-dropped-its-case-against-troubling-facial-recognition-company-clearview-ai-now-what-237231/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Elvis Presley was said to have died of a heart attack while straining on the toilet. But is that true? Kraft74/Shutterstock If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name ... <a title="Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/constipation-increases-your-risk-of-a-heart-attack-new-study-finds-and-not-just-on-the-toilet-237209/" aria-label="Read more about Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Keogh, Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Strong men and women have been admired in many cultures for thousands of years, with stone lifting and carrying especially revered. Immensely strong humans have had a long history in the circus, with ... <a title="Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/strongman-used-to-be-seen-as-a-super-human-novelty-sport-now-more-women-and-novices-are-turning-to-it-233219/" aria-label="Read more about Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Czeslaw Tubilewicz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide When Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ team vetted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, his Midwestern roots and background as a teacher, coach and veteran distinguished him from the typical “coastal ... <a title="Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/republicans-believe-tim-walz-has-been-groomed-by-china-but-how-does-china-view-him-236867/" aria-label="Read more about Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney Tatiana Tochilova/Unsplash International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges. So how can Australians protect ... <a title="What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/what-is-sloth-fever-and-how-can-i-avoid-it-when-travelling-to-south-america-236883/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne-Marie Broudehoux, Professeure agrégée en design de l’environnement, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Every summer, Canada’s major cities come alive, with the addition of pedestrianized streets, al-fresco dining, parklets and other temporary installations. The ever-growing conversion of roadways into car-free public spaces allows citizens and tourists ... <a title="What makes a street ‘cool?’ These Canadian cities have the world’s coolest streets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/what-makes-a-street-cool-these-canadian-cities-have-the-worlds-coolest-streets-234354/" aria-label="Read more about What makes a street ‘cool?’ These Canadian cities have the world’s coolest streets">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Hu, Professor, University of Canberra Beijing Foreign Studies University’s West Campus. Wikimedia There are nearly 40 Australian studies centres in China’s universities and institutes. This is a greater number than anywhere else in the world, including in Australia itself. We estimate about 250 scholars are involved ... <a title="From Aussie politics to Henry Lawson: the story of how ‘Australian studies’ spread across China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/from-aussie-politics-to-henry-lawson-the-story-of-how-australian-studies-spread-across-china-236876/" aria-label="Read more about From Aussie politics to Henry Lawson: the story of how ‘Australian studies’ spread across China">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Essay by Keith Rankin. The occupation of the ‘Holy Lands’ by the Zionist state of Israel has an important precursor; Outremer. In particular the 1099 to 1187 version of the western outer kingdom, otherwise known as the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In the millennium year 1000 CE, the territory of Palestine was the home for various ... <a title="Keith Rankin Essay – Outremer in Palestine: Lessons from the Twelfth Century" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/keith-rankin-essay-outremer-in-palestine-lessons-from-the-twelfth-century/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Essay – Outremer in Palestine: Lessons from the Twelfth Century">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoffrey Miller, PhD Candidate in Politics, University of Otago Getty Images Tim Walz speaks Mandarin. But don’t expect to hear Kamala Harris’ running mate deploying his Chinese language skills on the US election campaign trail. While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a ... <a title="US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky for Harris and Trump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/us-voters-speak-many-languages-but-non-english-campaigning-remains-risky-for-harris-and-trump-237202/" aria-label="Read more about US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky for Harris and Trump">Read more</a>
