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What is listeria and how does it spread in smoked salmon?

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Senior Lecturer and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Two people in Victoria and New South Wales have died after eating smoked salmon contaminated with listeria, health authorities report. Both were over 70 and had underlying health conditions. Health authorities are also investigating a non-fatal ... <a title="What is listeria and how does it spread in smoked salmon?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/what-is-listeria-and-how-does-it-spread-in-smoked-salmon-120967/" aria-label="Read more about What is listeria and how does it spread in smoked salmon?">Read more</a>

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Research Check: have scientists found the cause of endometriosis?

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mathew Leonardi, Gynaecologist and PhD candidate, Nepean Clinical School, University of Sydney Headlines over the past week have given false hope to the roughly 8–10% of women of reproductive age with endometriosis: Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called ... <a title="Research Check: have scientists found the cause of endometriosis?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/research-check-have-scientists-found-the-cause-of-endometriosis-120665/" aria-label="Read more about Research Check: have scientists found the cause of endometriosis?">Read more</a>

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Fudged research results erode people’s trust in experts

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gavin Moodie, Adjunct professor, RMIT University Reports of research misconduct have been prominent recently and probably reflect wider problems of relying on dated integrity protections. The recent reports are from Retraction Watch, which is a blog that reports on the withdrawal of articles by academic journals. The ... <a title="Fudged research results erode people’s trust in experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/fudged-research-results-erode-peoples-trust-in-experts-120881/" aria-label="Read more about Fudged research results erode people’s trust in experts">Read more</a>

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Morrison brings his own man in to head the Prime Minister’s department

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison has appointed his one-time chief of staff Phil Gaetjens to head the prime minister’s department. He replaces Martin Parkinson, who finds himself out of a top public service job for the second time under the Coalition government. Gaetjens ... <a title="Morrison brings his own man in to head the Prime Minister’s department" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/morrison-brings-his-own-man-in-to-head-the-prime-ministers-department-120973/" aria-label="Read more about Morrison brings his own man in to head the Prime Minister’s department">Read more</a>

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Training my dog taught me that it’s people who really need training

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ann Morrison, Honorary Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Queensland As I watched my hunting dog standing off the lead and lined up with all the other Kleiner Münsterländers, awaiting her turn to swim out and bring back the dead duck (an ... <a title="Training my dog taught me that it’s people who really need training" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/training-my-dog-taught-me-that-its-people-who-really-need-training-99443/" aria-label="Read more about Training my dog taught me that it’s people who really need training">Read more</a>

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Media watchdog’s report into Christchurch shootings goes soft on showing violent footage

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne Coverage of the Christchurch terrorism by Australia’s television channels raised “serious questions” about whether they had breached the television codes of practice, according to the broadcasting regulator, the Australian Communication and Media Authority ... <a title="Media watchdog’s report into Christchurch shootings goes soft on showing violent footage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/media-watchdogs-report-into-christchurch-shootings-goes-soft-on-showing-violent-footage-120577/" aria-label="Read more about Media watchdog’s report into Christchurch shootings goes soft on showing violent footage">Read more</a>

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We asked five experts: is whitening bad for teeth?

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexandra Hansen, Chief of Staff, The Conversation If you’re anything like me, celebrity smiles and Colgate ads make you feel guilty about your regular consumption of coffee, red wine, tea, and all the other fun things we’re told will stain our teeth. And the solution seems so ... <a title="We asked five experts: is whitening bad for teeth?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/we-asked-five-experts-is-whitening-bad-for-teeth-120828/" aria-label="Read more about We asked five experts: is whitening bad for teeth?">Read more</a>

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2,000 years of records show it’s getting hotter, faster

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben Henley, Research Fellow in Climate and Water Resources, University of Melbourne New reconstructions of Earth’s temperature over the past 2,000 years, published today in Nature Geoscience, highlight the astonishing rate of the recent widespread warming of our planet. We also now have a clearer picture of ... <a title="2,000 years of records show it’s getting hotter, faster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/2-000-years-of-records-show-its-getting-hotter-faster-120882/" aria-label="Read more about 2,000 years of records show it’s getting hotter, faster">Read more</a>

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Thrash not trash ?: why heavy metal is a valid and vital PhD subject

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Springer, Professor of Human Geography, University of Newcastle At first glance, heavy metal music and academia seem like odd bedfellows. The former is often looked on with a sense of derision for its assumed lack of refinement; the latter is seen as sophisticated. Not long after ... <a title="Thrash not trash ?: why heavy metal is a valid and vital PhD subject" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/thrash-not-trash-why-heavy-metal-is-a-valid-and-vital-phd-subject-120096/" aria-label="Read more about Thrash not trash ?: why heavy metal is a valid and vital PhD subject">Read more</a>

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A patchwork of City Deals or a national settlement strategy: what’s best for our growing cities?

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Burton, Professor of Urban Management and Planning & Director, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University Australia has no enduring tradition of having a national urban policy, unlike the UK, from where we sometimes import policies. The Commonwealth government has a long history of intervening in cities, from ... <a title="A patchwork of City Deals or a national settlement strategy: what’s best for our growing cities?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/a-patchwork-of-city-deals-or-a-national-settlement-strategy-whats-best-for-our-growing-cities-117839/" aria-label="Read more about A patchwork of City Deals or a national settlement strategy: what’s best for our growing cities?">Read more</a>

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From Star Wars to Apocalypse Now, director’s cuts are all the rage. But do they make the films any better?

July 25, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide Ridley Scott and James Cameron did it, and George Lucas never stops. Directors ceaselessly return to their work to tweak, tinker, chop and change. Extended Cut, Definitive Version, Special Edition: the list goes on. Apocalypse Now: Final ... <a title="From Star Wars to Apocalypse Now, director’s cuts are all the rage. But do they make the films any better?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/25/from-star-wars-to-apocalypse-now-directors-cuts-are-all-the-rage-but-do-they-make-the-films-any-better-120755/" aria-label="Read more about From Star Wars to Apocalypse Now, director’s cuts are all the rage. But do they make the films any better?">Read more</a>

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Vale Margaret Fulton: a role model for generations of Australian food writers

July 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donna Lee Brien, Professor, Creative Industries, CQUniversity Australia Legendary Australian food writer Margaret Fulton has died aged 94. At the news of her death, many are noting her long career and her influence on cookery and eating habits in Australia. With a professional life spanning well over ... <a title="Vale Margaret Fulton: a role model for generations of Australian food writers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/24/vale-margaret-fulton-a-role-model-for-generations-of-australian-food-writers-120897/" aria-label="Read more about Vale Margaret Fulton: a role model for generations of Australian food writers">Read more</a>