ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 22, 2026.
Bondi Royal Commission: A ‘slippery slope to eroding our freedoms’
The “insidious fallout” of Australia’s Bondi Royal Commission is upon us. Before the Commission has even reported, the “slippery slope to eroding our freedoms has begun”, writes Jeffrey Loewenstein for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Jeffrey Loewenstein As Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism grinds through its 9th and final “Hearing Block”, one is now able
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.
Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
How the re-elected government uses its new dominance will influence Zambian politics well beyond this election.
Jason Arday press coverage: the volume of articles on this story should make editors reflect
New analysis of articles about Arday show the volume of coverage he faced in the final weeks of his life.
China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use
As geopolitical turmoil forces ships to find new trade routes, melting Arctic ice offers a tempting shortcut.
Can baby monitors protect children without data security risks?
Connected devices could expose more data than parents expect.
Classical music lovers can be as fanatical as Swifties – just read their letters
Classical music lovers might think they’re different from pop music stans but letters show their love and devotion run just as deep.
‘Tree of justice’ protest: how Vietnamese youth are mobilising online to hold the powerful to account
What started with the death of young woman in a traffic accident has escalated into a general protest about a lack of accountability for the powerful.
The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought
Ecologists thought the largest trees would be most vulnerable to drought. The reality is more complex, with some forest giants unexpectedly resilient.
Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained
Social media claims a special walking technique can boost your lymphatic system. Here’s what’s actually backed by evidence.
Why the probe into Nigel Farage’s finances didn’t hurt him at the ballot box
Scandals do not always have the impact that we might expect.
What three female figures in the Bayeux tapestry reveal about medieval women
The women of the Bayeux tapestry tell a story as compelling and important as the main depiction of the battle.
‘The Sun was dark and its darkness lasted for 18 months’ – what we can learn from worst volcanic eruptions in history
A volcanic eruption in 536 kicked off ‘the worst year to be alive’.
16% of Pennsylvania teens have considered suicide – but everyday connection may help
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026
Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.
Antarctic krill fishing is now concentrated in the exact pattern conservation rules were designed to prevent
With location regulations no longer in force, fishing boats are harvesting thousands of tons of krill from very few areas, increasing competition with penguins, seals, whales and other marine life.
After a wildfire Britain’s moors and heaths can be green again within weeks – but the real recovery takes much longer
An ecologist explains what happens next.
The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do
Educators can confront AI head on by distinguishing its pattern-recognition skills from its inability to daydream, embody other people and authentically express itself.
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.