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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland A recent announcement by a Chinese health official suggested the new coronavirus might spread more easily than we thought, via an “airborne route”. The virus is now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), while ... <a title="There’s no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it’s still possible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/theres-no-evidence-the-new-coronavirus-spreads-through-the-air-but-its-still-possible-131653/" aria-label="Read more about There’s no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it’s still possible">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Harasti, Adjunct assistant professor, Southern Cross University Venture beneath the ocean and you’ll see schools of fish and other alien-like species that may take your breath away. But one species in particular is an enigma in the marine world: the shy, elusive seahorse. Approximately 50 species ... <a title="To save these threatened seahorses, we built them 5-star underwater hotels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/to-save-these-threatened-seahorses-we-built-them-5-star-underwater-hotels-130056/" aria-label="Read more about To save these threatened seahorses, we built them 5-star underwater hotels">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Pollard, PhD Candidate in climate change and sustainability, University of Melbourne The slogan “What you can measure, you can manage” has become a guiding principle for local climate action. There’s an accounting standard made for this purpose: the Global Protocol for Community-scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. ... <a title="New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locally" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/new-tools-help-communities-measure-and-reduce-their-emissions-locally-128627/" aria-label="Read more about New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locally">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW The health implications of the Wuhan coronavirus (now called “Covid-19”) outbreak are, obviously, deeply concerning. At the time of writing, it had infected more than 50,000 people and killed more than 1,300. Cities and cruise ships are in lockdown. Major trade ... <a title="Vital Signs: a connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/vital-signs-a-connected-world-makes-this-coronavirus-scarier-but-also-helps-us-deal-with-it-131662/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: a connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elfie Shiosaki, Lecturer in Indigenous Rights, Policy and Governance, University of Western Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people. In the quiet of the State Records Office, I have spent many hours searching for knowledge about my family. ... <a title="Friday essay: ‘I am anxious to have my children home’: recovering letters of love written for Noongar children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/friday-essay-i-am-anxious-to-have-my-children-home-recovering-letters-of-love-written-for-noongar-children-127809/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: ‘I am anxious to have my children home’: recovering letters of love written for Noongar children">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Nationals’ crisis is a political version of what social scientists call a “wicked problem”. It’s without any obvious solution, and every future course is fraught. This is a “wicked problem” not just for the minor coalition partner, but for ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Morrison can only look on as Nationals ‘wicked problem’ damages his government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/grattan-on-friday-morrison-can-only-look-on-as-nationals-wicked-problem-damages-his-government-131780/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Morrison can only look on as Nationals ‘wicked problem’ damages his government">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John L Hopkins, Theme Leader (Future Urban Mobility), Smart Cities Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology There are now more than 45,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus dubbed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, and the disease has caused at least 1,115 deaths. The impact of the ... <a title="High-tech shortages loom as coronavirus shutdowns hit manufacturers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/high-tech-shortages-loom-as-coronavirus-shutdowns-hit-manufacturers-131646/" aria-label="Read more about High-tech shortages loom as coronavirus shutdowns hit manufacturers">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Associate Professor | Program Director, Undergraduate Pharmacy, University of Sydney The Australian Rheumatology Association this week warned people not to take the supplement glucosamine for their osteoarthritis due to possible allergic side-effects. What’s the evidence behind this latest advice? And do you really need to ... <a title="I’m taking glucosamine for my arthritis. So what’s behind the new advice to stop?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/im-taking-glucosamine-for-my-arthritis-so-whats-behind-the-new-advice-to-stop-131648/" aria-label="Read more about I’m taking glucosamine for my arthritis. So what’s behind the new advice to stop?">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Wright, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University Throughout summer, Sydney’s water storage level fell alarmingly. Level 2 water restrictions were imposed and the New South Wales government prepared to double the capacity of its desalination plant. But then it began to rain, and rain. ... <a title="Heavy rains are great news for Sydney’s dams, but they come with a big caveat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/heavy-rains-are-great-news-for-sydneys-dams-but-they-come-with-a-big-caveat-131668/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy rains are great news for Sydney’s dams, but they come with a big caveat">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University Australia Post recently released a commemorative World of Sportset of stamps celebrating six Australian sportscasters. Billed as “household names in their respective sports”, they are all men. Richie Benaud, Reg Gasnier, Les Murray, Lou Richards, Jack Dyer and ... <a title="A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators – but only the male ones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/a-stamp-of-approval-for-legendary-sports-commentators-but-only-the-male-ones-131398/" aria-label="Read more about A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators – but only the male ones">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoff Cockfield, Professor of Government and Economics, and Deputy Dean, University of Southern Queensland The National Party turned 100 on January 22, but celebrations were overshadowed by leadership turbulence, with Barnaby Joyce challenging Michael McCormack for the leadership. The failed move to restore Joyce as leader of ... <a title="Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn’t change now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/nationals-have-long-valued-stable-leadership-and-being-strong-coalition-partners-this-shouldnt-change-now-131554/" aria-label="Read more about Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn’t change now">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siobhan O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, UNSW The numbers of vegans in Australia is on the rise – for many, ruling animal products out of their diet is a relatively straightforward decision. But deciding whether to eschew leather products can be more challenging. For non-meat eaters ... <a title="If you don’t eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/if-you-dont-eat-meat-but-still-wear-leather-here-are-a-few-facts-to-chew-on-127322/" aria-label="Read more about If you don’t eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on">Read more</a>
