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Curious Kids: if our bodies are happy at 37℃, why do we feel so unhappy when it’s too hot outside?

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University How come the inside of your body is happy at 37 degrees but when the outside temperature is 37 degrees your body is very unhappy? — Patrick, aged 8. Great question, Patrick! You’re right. Most people’s bodies ... <a title="Curious Kids: if our bodies are happy at 37℃, why do we feel so unhappy when it’s too hot outside?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/curious-kids-if-our-bodies-are-happy-at-37-why-do-we-feel-so-unhappy-when-its-too-hot-outside-159134/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: if our bodies are happy at 37℃, why do we feel so unhappy when it’s too hot outside?">Read more</a>

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Insecure housing and overcrowding risk children’s health. But we’ve found a way to help

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Ankers, PhD Candidate , Flinders University More than 19,000 Australian children were recorded homeless on census night in 2016. That’s about one in six of the nation’s homeless population. Many more children live in insecure housing, overcrowded spaces with a lack of privacy or security, or ... <a title="Insecure housing and overcrowding risk children’s health. But we’ve found a way to help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/insecure-housing-and-overcrowding-risk-childrens-health-but-weve-found-a-way-to-help-160692/" aria-label="Read more about Insecure housing and overcrowding risk children’s health. But we’ve found a way to help">Read more</a>

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The idea of ‘green growth’ is flawed. We must find ways of using and wasting less energy

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael (Mike) Joy, Senior Researcher; Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington As countries explore ways of decarbonising their economies, the mantra of “green growth” risks trapping us in a spiral of failures. Green growth is an oxymoron. Growth requires ... <a title="The idea of ‘green growth’ is flawed. We must find ways of using and wasting less energy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/the-idea-of-green-growth-is-flawed-we-must-find-ways-of-using-and-wasting-less-energy-160432/" aria-label="Read more about The idea of ‘green growth’ is flawed. We must find ways of using and wasting less energy">Read more</a>

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Friday essay: the guitar industry’s hidden environmental problem — and the people trying to fix it

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Gibson, Professor of Human Geography, University of Wollongong Musicians are often concerned about environmental problems, but entangled in them through the materials used in their instruments. The guitar industry, which uses rare woods from old-growth trees, has been a canary in the coal mine — struggling ... <a title="Friday essay: the guitar industry’s hidden environmental problem — and the people trying to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/friday-essay-the-guitar-industrys-hidden-environmental-problem-and-the-people-trying-to-fix-it-159211/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: the guitar industry’s hidden environmental problem — and the people trying to fix it">Read more</a>

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Cyber attacks can shut down critical infrastructure. It’s time to make cyber security compulsory

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Oloruntoba, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management & Supply Chain Management Lead, Curtin University On May 7, a pipeline system carrying almost half the fuel used on the east coast of the United States was crippled by a major cyber attack. The five-day shutdown of the ... <a title="Cyber attacks can shut down critical infrastructure. It’s time to make cyber security compulsory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/cyber-attacks-can-shut-down-critical-infrastructure-its-time-to-make-cyber-security-compulsory-160991/" aria-label="Read more about Cyber attacks can shut down critical infrastructure. It’s time to make cyber security compulsory">Read more</a>

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As Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun’s trial begins, his prospects remain bleak

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Walker, Vice-chancellor’s fellow, La Trobe University In Beijing, the secret trial on spying charges of Australian citizen Yang Hengjun will constitute another sour chapter in Australia-China relations, which remain locked in a downward spiral. Yang’s trial is set to begin this week with no family, friends ... <a title="As Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun’s trial begins, his prospects remain bleak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/as-australian-chinese-writer-yang-hengjuns-trial-begins-his-prospects-remain-bleak-161581/" aria-label="Read more about As Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun’s trial begins, his prospects remain bleak">Read more</a>

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Twin challenges of China and trans-Tasman migration loom over Scott Morrison’s New Zealand visit

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato Australian prime minister Scott Morrison’s flying visit to Queenstown this weekend will be unlikely to include jet boating or bungee jumping. But, given what’s up for discussion, you might still call it a form of adventure tourism. In fact, ... <a title="Twin challenges of China and trans-Tasman migration loom over Scott Morrison’s New Zealand visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/twin-challenges-of-china-and-trans-tasman-migration-loom-over-scott-morrisons-new-zealand-visit-160344/" aria-label="Read more about Twin challenges of China and trans-Tasman migration loom over Scott Morrison’s New Zealand visit">Read more</a>

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Seabirds are today’s canaries in the coal mine – and they’re sending us an urgent message

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Schoeman, Professor of Global-Change Ecology, University of the Sunshine Coast Just as caged canaries once warned coal miners of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, free-flying seabirds are now warning humanity about the deteriorating health of our oceans. Seabirds journey vast distances across Earth’s seascapes to ... <a title="Seabirds are today’s canaries in the coal mine – and they’re sending us an urgent message" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/seabirds-are-todays-canaries-in-the-coal-mine-and-theyre-sending-us-an-urgent-message-160279/" aria-label="Read more about Seabirds are today’s canaries in the coal mine – and they’re sending us an urgent message">Read more</a>

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John Hattie: why I support the education minister’s teacher education review

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hattie, Professor, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne Last month, Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge launched a six month review into teacher education. The review aims to attract and select high quality candidates into teaching and prepare graduates to be more effective teachers. ... <a title="John Hattie: why I support the education minister’s teacher education review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/john-hattie-why-i-support-the-education-ministers-teacher-education-review-160181/" aria-label="Read more about John Hattie: why I support the education minister’s teacher education review">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Closing embassy in Kabul reflects badly on Australia

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Despite Australian forces spending most of two decades in Afghanistan, at Tuesday’s Coalition parties meeting only one government backbencher questioned the closure of our embassy in Kabul. When the Liberals’ Dave Sharma, a former ambassador to Israel, expressed concerns about ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Closing embassy in Kabul reflects badly on Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/grattan-on-friday-closing-embassy-in-kabul-reflects-badly-on-australia-161661/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Closing embassy in Kabul reflects badly on Australia">Read more</a>

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Federal government changes vaccination advice in rush to protect Victorian aged care sector

May 28, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly on Thursday changed the medical advice as the government rushed to vaccinate those Victorian aged care residents and workers who remained unprotected. Kelly said they should receive COVID shots even if they have just had ... <a title="Federal government changes vaccination advice in rush to protect Victorian aged care sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/28/federal-government-changes-vaccination-advice-in-rush-to-protect-victorian-aged-care-sector-161687/" aria-label="Read more about Federal government changes vaccination advice in rush to protect Victorian aged care sector">Read more</a>

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It’s time for Australia to drop its phased approach to the vaccine rollout

May 27, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin University Australia’s vaccine rollout has attracted significant criticism for its slow pace. Around 13% of Australians have now received at least one vaccine dose, compared to, for example, 56% in the United Kingdom. We’ve heard reports of mass vaccine hubs in ... <a title="It’s time for Australia to drop its phased approach to the vaccine rollout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/27/its-time-for-australia-to-drop-its-phased-approach-to-the-vaccine-rollout-161584/" aria-label="Read more about It’s time for Australia to drop its phased approach to the vaccine rollout">Read more</a>