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October 4, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine Horsfall, PhD Candidate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne Matthew Stanton, CC BY-NC A city street may seem an unusual place to save species found in critically endangered grasslands. My new research, though, shows we can use plants from these ecosystems ... <a title="How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/04/how-we-created-a-beautiful-native-wildflower-meadow-in-the-heart-of-the-city-using-threatened-grassland-species-240332/" aria-label="Read more about How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species">Read more</a>
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October 4, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Hay, Senior Lecturer, School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University Yanz Island/Shutterstock Since ChatGPT was released at the end of 2022, there has been a lot of speculation about the actual and potential impact of generative AI on universities. Some studies have focused on students’ ... <a title="71% of Australian uni staff are using AI. What are they using it for? What about those who aren’t?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/04/71-of-australian-uni-staff-are-using-ai-what-are-they-using-it-for-what-about-those-who-arent-240337/" aria-label="Read more about 71% of Australian uni staff are using AI. What are they using it for? What about those who aren’t?">Read more</a>
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October 4, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Will Visconti, Teacher and researcher, Art History, University of Sydney Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec At the Moulin Rouge – The Dance, 1890 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec/Wikimedia Commons When the Moulin Rouge first opened on October 6 1889, it drew audiences from across classes and countries. The Moulin offered an ... <a title="From cheeky thrill to grande dame – the Moulin Rouge celebrates 135 years of scandal and success" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/04/from-cheeky-thrill-to-grande-dame-the-moulin-rouge-celebrates-135-years-of-scandal-and-success-239849/" aria-label="Read more about From cheeky thrill to grande dame – the Moulin Rouge celebrates 135 years of scandal and success">Read more</a>
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October 4, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra This time a year ago, we were on the cusp of the October 14 Voice referendum. Most players were already aware it was doomed. Less understood was just how far-reaching would be the impact of what, in retrospect, was a ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: As the anniversary of the Voice vote nears, the high costs of Albanese’s misjudgement are clear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/04/grattan-on-friday-as-the-anniversary-of-the-voice-vote-nears-the-high-costs-of-albaneses-misjudgement-are-clear-240347/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: As the anniversary of the Voice vote nears, the high costs of Albanese’s misjudgement are clear">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Arrow, Professor of History, Macquarie University Brett Boardman Women have long turned to the past to understand their place in the present. Many “great women” of history have served as role models and sources of inspiration –though the specific women celebrated have changed over time. In ... <a title="Well-Behaved Women: this cabaret-esque celebration of women icons is musically delightful – but historically lacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/well-behaved-women-this-cabaret-esque-celebration-of-women-icons-is-musically-delightful-but-historically-lacking-238572/" aria-label="Read more about Well-Behaved Women: this cabaret-esque celebration of women icons is musically delightful – but historically lacking">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren T. May, Senior Lecturer and Group Leader, Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University Shutterstock Evidence is mounting that modern medicines present a growing threat to ecosystems around the world. The chemicals humans ingest to stay healthy are harming fish and other animals. ... <a title="The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature. Here’s what needs to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/the-medicines-we-take-to-stay-healthy-are-harming-nature-heres-what-needs-to-change-235012/" aria-label="Read more about The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature. Here’s what needs to change">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Skorzewiak/Shutterstock The International Monetary Fund has endorsed the Reserve Bank’s tough monetary policy – while warning rates might need to rise again if the fight against inflation stalls. A report after IMF staff visited Australia, issued on Thursday, says the ... <a title="IMF endorses RBA high interest rates and warns a further hike might be needed if the inflation fight stalls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/imf-endorses-rba-high-interest-rates-and-warns-a-further-hike-might-be-needed-if-the-inflation-fight-stalls-240443/" aria-label="Read more about IMF endorses RBA high interest rates and warns a further hike might be needed if the inflation fight stalls">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ran Porat, Affiliate Researcher, The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University When Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel this week in retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, some were surprised by Tehran’s forceful response. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... <a title="The long-feared Middle East war is here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/the-long-feared-middle-east-war-is-here-this-is-how-israel-could-now-hit-back-at-iran-240432/" aria-label="Read more about The long-feared Middle East war is here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Arnold, Senior lecturer, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, University of South Australia Slatan/Shutterstock Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair? Conventional wisdom tells ... <a title="How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/how-do-i-know-when-its-time-to-replace-my-running-shoes-238997/" aria-label="Read more about How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ran Porat, Affiliate Researcher, The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University When Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel this week in retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, some were surprised by Tehran’s forceful response. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... <a title="The long-feared Middle East war is now here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/the-long-feared-middle-east-war-is-now-here-this-is-how-israel-could-now-hit-back-at-iran-240432/" aria-label="Read more about The long-feared Middle East war is now here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shane Clifton, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Health Sciences and the Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney Sanit Fuangnakhon/Shutterstock It’s about time city councils did more to make our cities accessible. I recently tried to buy tickets to two Sydney Fringe Festival events, ... <a title="When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/when-even-fringe-festival-venues-exclude-people-with-disability-cities-need-to-act-on-access-239937/" aria-label="Read more about When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access">Read more</a>
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October 3, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato Getty Images “The climate crisis is a health crisis.” So says World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus. The World Economic Forum agrees. Its report this year highlighted how climate change is taking a toll on ... <a title="Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: 5 key health priorities for future disaster response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/03/lessons-from-cyclone-gabrielle-5-key-health-priorities-for-future-disaster-response-239392/" aria-label="Read more about Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: 5 key health priorities for future disaster response">Read more</a>
