(C) The Conversation This unaltered story was originally published on TheConversation.com/us [1] License: Creative Commons - CC BY-ND 4.0 Attributions/No Derivities[2] ---------------- University of the Sunshine Coast on The Conversation By: ['Carmen Elrick-Barr', 'Dominique Potvin', 'Emily Ross', 'James Freeman', 'Javier Leon', 'Kayla Stefanidis', 'Kelly Hine', 'Laura Mills', 'Margaret Cook', 'Michelle Nicolls'] Date: 2022-03-17 19:04:20+00:00 Jason O'Brien/AAP March 10, 2022 Whether people prepare for natural disasters depends on how the message is sent Simply providing passive information is not enough. Governments must find better ways to deliver important messages about natural hazards. Darren England/AAP March 3, 2022 Why water inundates a home during one flood but spares it the next As history shows, many natural and human factors determine how water will behave during a flood. Shutterstock February 27, 2022 Music can help lift our kids out of the literacy rut, but schools in some states are still missing out Research shows the brain processes language as if it’s music, which helps explain the link between music education and gains in literacy. Unfortunately, not all states have heeded the evidence. Shutterstock February 21, 2022 Altruism in birds? Magpies have outwitted scientists by helping each other remove tracking devices It was the first time a bird has removed a tracking device, and the second time a bird species showed cooperative ‘rescue’ behaviour. Shutterstock February 16, 2022 Tailgating is stressful and dangerous. Our research examines ways it might be stopped We need to do more to curb tailgating, one of the most stressful and dangerous driving behaviours. Shutterstock January 26, 2022 Police location sites on Facebook are helping drivers avoid detection for drug driving Our results suggest police location groups and pages on Facebook are helping drivers avoid detection for drug driving - with potentially fatal consequences. Mario Tama/Getty Images January 10, 2022 Scientists call for a moratorium on climate change research until governments take real action What should climate scientists do in the face of ever rising emissions? They could continue providing more evidence, join climate activists – or stop work in protest against government inaction. Shutterstock January 9, 2022 What is the value of a wave? How changes to our coastline could wipe out surfing’s benefits Surfing’s benefits to well-being aren’t often studied in economics terms. This is a major gap in our knowledge we’re now trying to fill. Shutterstock December 16, 2021 Your kid is having a meltdown in the supermarket. In tough parenting moments, here’s what you can do Parenting means internal competition between three evolved responses: the threat, drive and soothing system. The threat light is on often, but it can be dampened by tapping into the soothing system. Dean Lewins/AAP December 15, 2021 Information is key to public support for police use of facial recognition technology Police forces around the world, including in Australia, are using facial recognition apps to identify persons of interest on the spot. The public, while wary, are generally supportive. Shutterstock December 14, 2021 First, it’s not an instruction manual: 3 things education ministers need to know about the Australian Curriculum The new version of the Australian Curriculum should be approved for use by 2022. With the ongoing controversy around the document, ministers must remember three crucial things. Shutterstock December 7, 2021 Liquid marbles: how this tiny, emerging technology could solve carbon capture and storage problems Critics say investing in carbon capture and storage means betting on technology that’s not yet proven to work at scale. Using liquid marbles could make a huge difference. Ubisoft December 6, 2021 Even in the colourful world of video games, most players demand historical accuracy 58% of players felt video game developers should minimise changes to history - as long as it doesn’t get in the way of fun. Shutterstock November 18, 2021 Why do Australian states need a national curriculum, and do teachers even use it? The draft version of the revised Australian Curriculum has caused much controversy since it was released in April this year. And many wonder what the point is of having a national curriculum at all. Sharon Ward October 1, 2021 Celebrating K’gari: why the renaming of Fraser Island is about so much more than a name Fraser Island was renamed to the original Butchulla name, K'gari. Returning to original place names is a significant step in First Nations people maintaining cultural identity in Australia. Shutterstock September 13, 2021 Climate change is coming for your snacks: why repeated drought threatens dried fruits and veggies Dried foods are a staple in many Aussie diets, but the industry is under threat as recurring drought makes fruit and vegetables harder to process. [END] [1] URL: https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-the-sunshine-coast-1068 [2] URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ TheConversation via Magical Fish Gopher New Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/theconversation/