As someone who grew up by the sea, my sworn enemy is without a doubt the humble seagull. I thought I was doomed to an eternity where no ice cream, chip or sandwich would be safe from the wrath of these evil beings, but it turns out there may be a solution, all thanks to an unexpected packaging design hack.
A study by researchers from the University of Exeter found that packaging bearing a distinct set of eyes can deter some gulls from swooping down to pinch your lunch. While the evaluation is still in its early phase, I, for one, am ready to enact a bit of friendly psychological warfare on these beasts for the future safety of my scran.
