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October 10, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leo S.F. Lin, Senior Lecturer in Policing Studies, Charles Sturt University David Herraez Calzada/Shutterstock The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both benefits and risk. One concerning trend is the misuse of voice cloning. In seconds, scammers can clone a voice and trick people into ... <a title="The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/the-dangers-of-voice-cloning-and-how-to-combat-it-239926/" aria-label="Read more about The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carina Truyts, Associate Research Fellow (Deakin) and Research Officer, Monash University Getty Images Women seeking publicly funded fertility treatment in New Zealand must have a body mass index (BMI) under 32, according to clinical priority assessment criteria for access to assisted reproductive technology. But as our in-depth ... <a title="New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is outdated and unethical. Here’s why it should go" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/new-zealands-bmi-threshold-for-publicly-funded-fertility-treatment-is-outdated-and-unethical-heres-why-it-should-go-240295/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is outdated and unethical. Here’s why it should go">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sergey Timonin, Research Fellow in Demography, School of Demography, Australian National University Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best performing countries. But during the last two decades, some high-income countries have reported stagnation or even declining life expectancy, particularly ... <a title="Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/our-new-study-shows-life-expectancy-is-stagnating-for-australians-under-50-240790/" aria-label="Read more about Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Abraham Leung, Senior Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University BikePortland/Flickr, CC BY Queensland has joined Tasmania as the second Australian state or territory to offer a A$500 rebate for buyers of new e‑bikes. The pre-election announcement includes a smaller $200 rebate for e‑scooters. The Queensland e‑mobility ... <a title="Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/rebates-for-buying-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-are-good-but-unlikely-to-greatly-boost-sustainable-transport-on-their-own-239939/" aria-label="Read more about Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Day, Postdoctoral research fellow, Early Start, University of Wollongong Allan Mas/ Pexels , CC BY Throughout our lives, we need to be able to manage our thoughts and behaviour. We need to do this to reach various goals and to get along with others – even ... <a title="How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/how-can-you-help-your-child-learn-to-self-regulate-240454/" aria-label="Read more about How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s parliament, the Diet, triggering a snap election for later this month. It’s ... <a title="Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/why-did-japans-new-leader-trigger-snap-elections-only-a-week-after-taking-office-and-what-happens-next-240888/" aria-label="Read more about Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University gerardaskes/Shutterstock The Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness. The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses ... <a title="The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/the-australian-government-has-introduced-new-cyber-security-laws-heres-what-you-need-to-know-240889/" aria-label="Read more about The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Senator Fatima Payman, launching her new political party Australia’s Voice, is pitching strongly at the large number of voters who are disillusioned with the big parties. “Australians are fed up with the major parties having a duopoly, a stranglehold over ... <a title="Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/fatima-paymans-new-australias-voice-party-to-appeal-to-the-unheard-240897/" aria-label="Read more about Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Finnerty, Postdoctoral research fellow in conservation, University of Sydney Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators. While this is good for elephants, it’s making life harder for humans who live near them. ... <a title="How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/how-do-you-stop-elephant-herds-from-trashing-crops-and-trees-target-sensitive-nostrils-with-a-scent-fence-239593/" aria-label="Read more about How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yvette Grant, PhD (Dance) Candidate and Dance History Tutor, The University of Melbourne SDC/Pedro Greig Artistic director Rafael Bonachela’s latest work for the Sydney Dance Company, momenta, had its Melbourne premiere on October 8 at the Playhouse Theatre in the Arts Centre. Bonachela says that he wanted ... <a title="Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/sydney-dance-companys-momenta-a-breathtaking-study-in-perpetual-motion-240320/" aria-label="Read more about Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Asha Bowen, Team Lead, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention, Telethon Kids Institute Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time. Skin sores are a highly contagious ... <a title="How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/how-we-partnered-with-local-communities-to-halve-skin-sores-among-aboriginal-children-in-remote-wa-240663/" aria-label="Read more about How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jill Colton, Program Director: Secondary Programs and Senior Lecturer: English and Literacy Education, University of South Australia Arrowsmith2/Shutterstock Many Year 12 students are preparing for final exams throughout October and November. What happens if something unexpected happens that makes final preparations or performance on the day more ... <a title="What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/what-is-special-consideration-for-exams-how-does-it-work-240441/" aria-label="Read more about What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?">Read more</a>
