Eye Stickers Keep Seagulls Away

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Seagulls are straight up these when it comes to snatching our food at beaches or parks, but they back off quick if they feel eyes on them. UK scientists at the University of Exeter zeroed in on that behavior and dropped a simple fix to keep your fries safe. Their trick involves sticking images of eyes right on your food bags or containers. Associate Professor Laura Kelly led the research. Keeping it works way better than plain designs. Folks dealing with dive bombing birds every summer are hyped about this no-cost hack. It taps into the goal's natural fear of predators, cutting thefts by a ton in tests. Follow-up trials showed even cartoon eyes do the job, making goals think twice before swooping in. No sprays or nets needed, just to stare down a luson. Grab some eye stickers next picnic and watch those feathered bandits scatter while you eat in peace.