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4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves

December 28, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grainne Cleary, Researcher, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Whether they’re stealing your chips or screeching at your picnic table, seagulls are a hallmark of Australian summers. But how much do you really know about them? In Australia, the most ... <a title="4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/4-facts-about-seagulls-that-will-make-you-love-these-relentless-chip-thieves-192092/" aria-label="Read more about 4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves">Read more</a>

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Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them

December 27, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Langley, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Griffith University Shutterstock Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practised for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. And ... <a title="Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/why-rituals-have-been-crucial-for-humans-throughout-history-and-why-we-still-need-them-193951/" aria-label="Read more about Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them">Read more</a>

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Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

December 27, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Watson, Research Associate, University of South Australia shutterstock Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently. During the school term, kids get up around 7am, get into their uniforms, make their way to school, ... <a title="Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/structured-school-days-can-keep-kids-healthy-how-can-we-maintain-it-over-school-holidays-189880/" aria-label="Read more about Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?">Read more</a>

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4 creepy crawlies you’ll see more of this wet summer – and one iconic beetle you’ll probably miss

December 27, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Siostrom, Associate Lecturer in Science Education, University of the Sunshine Coast Shutterstock For Australians, memories of childhood Christmas often include gifts, prawns and shooing uninvited buzzing guests away from the pavlova. But have you ever wondered why the air is full of bugs some years and ... <a title="4 creepy crawlies you’ll see more of this wet summer – and one iconic beetle you’ll probably miss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/4-creepy-crawlies-youll-see-more-of-this-wet-summer-and-one-iconic-beetle-youll-probably-miss-190915/" aria-label="Read more about 4 creepy crawlies you’ll see more of this wet summer – and one iconic beetle you’ll probably miss">Read more</a>

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Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: how keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way

December 27, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashley Jameson Eriksmoen, Senior Lecturer, School of Art & Design, Australian National University Shutterstock Driving home recently, I encountered a familiar sight: four dining chairs on the kerb waiting for some sucker to rescue them. Loading them into the car (sucker!) I wondered: how long were these ... <a title="Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: how keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/rethinking-the-big-spring-clean-chuck-out-frenzy-how-keeping-old-things-away-from-the-landfill-can-spark-joy-in-its-own-way-195568/" aria-label="Read more about Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: how keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way">Read more</a>

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Black Snow, a new pacy murder mystery, addresses the complicated legacy of slavery in Australia

December 27, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clare Corbould, Associate Professor, Contemporary Histories Research Group, Deakin University Stan In 1994, the Australian federal government finally extended recognition to Australian South Sea Islander people as a distinct cultural group. This recognition was important: racism put Australian South Sea Islanders at a disadvantage, yet there was ... <a title="Black Snow, a new pacy murder mystery, addresses the complicated legacy of slavery in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/black-snow-a-new-pacy-murder-mystery-addresses-the-complicated-legacy-of-slavery-in-australia-194347/" aria-label="Read more about Black Snow, a new pacy murder mystery, addresses the complicated legacy of slavery in Australia">Read more</a>

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We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done

December 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Bean, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Federation University Australia Shutterstock Drinking alcohol has been part of Australian culture for at least 240 years, and perhaps millennia prior. In recent years, however, there’s been a growing trend towards opting for low- and no-alcohol versions of ... <a title="We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/26/were-getting-really-good-at-making-alcohol-free-beer-and-wine-heres-how-its-done-193318/" aria-label="Read more about We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done">Read more</a>

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You can say you wish King Charles would die, but you can’t urinate on your back tyre: 8 common myths about Australian law

December 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rick Sarre, Emeritus Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia We’ve all been at a work or family gathering when someone has offered a seemingly authoritative statement about the way the law operates. Without some knowledge of the field of law, listeners may simply ... <a title="You can say you wish King Charles would die, but you can’t urinate on your back tyre: 8 common myths about Australian law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/26/you-can-say-you-wish-king-charles-would-die-but-you-cant-urinate-on-your-back-tyre-8-common-myths-about-australian-law-196663/" aria-label="Read more about You can say you wish King Charles would die, but you can’t urinate on your back tyre: 8 common myths about Australian law">Read more</a>

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Is there a ‘right to disobey’? From the Vietnam War to today’s climate protests

December 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jon Piccini, Lecturer in History, Australian Catholic University A rally to free John Zarb, December 1968. Search Foundation and the State Library of New South Wales One of the first moves of the newly elected Whitlam Labour government in December 1972 was to free seven men imprisoned ... <a title="Is there a ‘right to disobey’? From the Vietnam War to today’s climate protests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/26/is-there-a-right-to-disobey-from-the-vietnam-war-to-todays-climate-protests-193714/" aria-label="Read more about Is there a ‘right to disobey’? From the Vietnam War to today’s climate protests">Read more</a>

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Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Actually they are neither

December 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meg Elkins, Senior Lecturer with School of Economics, Finance and Marketing and Behavioural Business Lab Member, RMIT University Shutterstock Nudging – the idea that simple changes to how a choice is presented can lead people to make better decisions – has been one of the most popular ... <a title="Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Actually they are neither" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/26/are-nudges-sinister-psychological-tricks-or-are-they-useless-actually-they-are-neither-192496/" aria-label="Read more about Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Actually they are neither">Read more</a>

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5 great immersive experiences you can have this summer

December 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Ferris, Senior Lecturer, Media Arts & Production, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock What do you think of when you hear the word “immersive”? It conjures up different things for different people. For some, it’s a simple feeling you get hitting the beach, the pool or even ... <a title="5 great immersive experiences you can have this summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/26/5-great-immersive-experiences-you-can-have-this-summer-194158/" aria-label="Read more about 5 great immersive experiences you can have this summer">Read more</a>

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Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID

December 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Mathai, Associate Professor, Victoria University Pexels/Pixabay, CC BY The news of a hot chilli sauce shortages earlier this year – due to high temperatures and drought in agricultural regions – prompted warnings to stock up on supplies or forego adding this flavor to your food. But ... <a title="Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/23/addicted-to-chilli-heres-how-it-might-help-us-regain-our-sense-of-taste-after-covid-186819/" aria-label="Read more about Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID">Read more</a>