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Sharks come in many different shapes and sizes. But they all follow a centuries-old mathematical rule

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jodie L. Rummer, Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University Rachel Moore From hand-sized lantern sharks that glow in the deep sea to bus-sized whale sharks gliding through tropical waters, sharks come in all shapes and sizes. Despite these differences, they all face the same fundamental challenge: ... <a title="Sharks come in many different shapes and sizes. But they all follow a centuries-old mathematical rule" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/sharks-come-in-many-different-shapes-and-sizes-but-they-all-follow-a-centuries-old-mathematical-rule-259050/" aria-label="Read more about Sharks come in many different shapes and sizes. But they all follow a centuries-old mathematical rule">Read more</a>

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We tracked Aussie teens’ mental health. The news isn’t good – and problems are worse for girls

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scarlett Smout, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use and Australia’s Mental Health Think Tank, University of Sydney skynesher/Getty Images We know young people in Australia and worldwide are experiencing growing mental health challenges. The most recent national survey ... <a title="We tracked Aussie teens’ mental health. The news isn’t good – and problems are worse for girls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/we-tracked-aussie-teens-mental-health-the-news-isnt-good-and-problems-are-worse-for-girls-259044/" aria-label="Read more about We tracked Aussie teens’ mental health. The news isn’t good – and problems are worse for girls">Read more</a>

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Australia could become the world’s first net-zero exporter of fossil fuels – here’s how

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University Photo by Jie Zhao/Corbis via Getty Images Australia is the world’s third largest exporter of gas and second largest exporter of coal. When burned overseas, these exports result ... <a title="Australia could become the world’s first net-zero exporter of fossil fuels – here’s how" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/australia-could-become-the-worlds-first-net-zero-exporter-of-fossil-fuels-heres-how-259037/" aria-label="Read more about Australia could become the world’s first net-zero exporter of fossil fuels – here’s how">Read more</a>

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Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University The Conversation, CC BY-NC The first term of the Albanese government was defined by its fight against inflation, but the second looks like it will be defined by a need to kick start Australia’s sluggish productivity growth. Productivity is essentially ... <a title="Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/would-a-corporate-tax-cut-boost-productivity-in-australia-so-far-the-evidence-is-unclear-258575/" aria-label="Read more about Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear">Read more</a>

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How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Hartigan, Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney rarrarorro/Shutterstock The tax cuts bill currently being debated by the US Senate will add another US$3 trillion (A$4.6 trillion) to US debt. President Donald Trump calls it the “big, beautiful bill”; his erstwhile policy adviser Elon Musk called it ... <a title="How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/how-high-can-us-debt-go-before-it-triggers-a-financial-crisis-258812/" aria-label="Read more about How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?">Read more</a>

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Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Cole, Composer and Lecturer in Screen Composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney Universal Pictures Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or the rustling of vegetation, our fear ... <a title="Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/jaws-at-50-how-two-musical-notes-terrified-an-entire-generation-258068/" aria-label="Read more about Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation">Read more</a>

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As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block

June 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert G. Patman, Professor of International Relations, University of Otago Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other leaders as advancing New Zealand’s best interests. But there is arguably a ... <a title="As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/as-luxon-heads-to-china-his-governments-pivot-toward-the-us-is-a-stumbling-block-259129/" aria-label="Read more about As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block">Read more</a>

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View from the Hill: Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting a setback on tariffs, AUKUS

June 17, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese’s failure to get his much-anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump is not the prime minister’s fault, nor should it be characterised as a “snub” by the president. There was always a risk of derailment by outside events, ... <a title="View from the Hill: Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting a setback on tariffs, AUKUS" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/view-from-the-hill-cancelled-albanese-trump-meeting-a-setback-on-tariffs-aukus-258968/" aria-label="Read more about View from the Hill: Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting a setback on tariffs, AUKUS">Read more</a>

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Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron

June 17, 2025

ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in PNG’s geopolitical relationships, driven by what appears to be a convergence of national interests. The “deepening relationship” is less about a single personality and more about a calculated alignment of ... <a title="Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/decoding-png-leader-marapes-talks-with-french-president-macron/" aria-label="Read more about Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron">Read more</a>

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There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?

June 17, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney On Monday, the federal government announced new rules to boost safety in the early childhood sector. From September there will be mandatory reporting of any allegations or incidents of child physical or sexual abuse within ... <a title="There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/theres-a-new-ban-on-vaping-in-childcare-centres-but-what-else-do-we-need-to-keep-kids-safe-259035/" aria-label="Read more about There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?">Read more</a>

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Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum

June 17, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University The timing and targets of Israel’s attacks on Iran tell us that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s short-term goal is to damage Iran’s nuclear facilities in order to severely diminish its weapons program. But Netanyahu has made clear another ... <a title="Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/regime-change-wouldnt-likely-bring-democracy-to-iran-a-more-threatening-force-could-fill-the-vacuum-259042/" aria-label="Read more about Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum">Read more</a>

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Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?

June 17, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Zala, Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations, Monash University Maxar satellite imagery overview of the Fordow enrichment facility located southwest of Tehran. Maxar/Contributor/Getty Images Conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, after Israeli airstrikes on key nuclear sites and targeted assassinations last week were followed by ... <a title="Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/why-is-there-so-much-concern-over-irans-nuclear-program-and-where-could-it-go-from-here-259052/" aria-label="Read more about Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?">Read more</a>