Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

Jack Lovelock won New Zealand’s first Olympic athletics gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in a race witnessed by 120,000 spectators – including Adolf Hitler. · Before the games, Lovelock thought about competing in the 5000 m instead of the 1500 m. Team manager Arthur Porritt may have made the final choice. · The field for the 1500-m final included many of the top middle-distance runners against whom Lovelock had competed over the years. He…

Beef Stew with Dumplings is a hearty stew loaded with tender beef, vegetables, and a flavorful broth with large, plump homemade dumplings. It is the perfect comfort food based on my Crock Pot Beef Stew. One of those dishes that becomes an instant classic in your house! You could also make this stew with dumplings made in a slow cooker. · Ingredients · ▢ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil · ▢ 1 ½ pounds chuck roast, cut into cubes · …

Immigration is one the biggest issues facing Europe. It strikes at the core of contemporary European democracies, triggering public sensitivities. · It was one of the top issues at June’s European election where voter attitudes towards immigration dictated the various parties’ policies and revealed the discomfort in tackling an electorally sensitive and highly exploitable issue. · The “Integration of immigrants in the European Union” report by…

Enjoy this easy stew made with gammon and plenty of veg – it’s full of  goodness, delivering four of your five-a-day, and can also be cooked in a slow cooker · Ingredients · Ingredients · - 600g gammon - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 2 onions, roughly chopped - 2 carrots, chopped - 1 celery stick, chopped - 2 peppers, deseeded and chopped - 3 garlic cloves, crushed - 1 tbsp tomato purée - 2 tsp smoked paprika - ½ tsp chilli powder…

ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, getting it right only 49% of the time, according to a new study. The researchers say their findings show that AI shouldn’t be the sole source of medical information and highlight the importance of maintaining the human element in healthcare. · The convenience of access to online technology has meant that some people bypass seeing a medical professional, choosing to google their symptoms…

The ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers may have been even more ahead of their time than we thought. A new study suggests a currently unexplained ancient structure may have been part of a water purification system feeding a hydraulic lift to raise huge stone blocks to build a pyramid. · From our vantage point thousands of years later, the specific steps of how ancient wonders were built have been lost to time, leaving us with massive,…

Researchers have prototyped sensor-packed robot bugs that mimic biological digestive systems to meet energy needs, employ a Janus interface for a steady supply of nutrients and move on the water's surface like a water strider. · Back in 2017, DARPA proposed a program to develop and deploy thousands of floating sensors aimed at gathering environmental data like "ocean temperature, sea state, and location as well as activity data about commercial…

The explicit reason was to swiftly end the war with Japan. But it was also intended to send a message to the Soviets. · Ever since America dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945, the question has persisted: Was that magnitude of death and destruction really needed to end World War II? · A few days earlier, just 16 hours after the U.S. B-29 bomber Enola Gay shocked the world by dropping the first A-bomb known as…

Transitioning to 100% renewable energy globally would be cheaper and simpler using firebricks, a form of thermal energy storage with roots in the Bronze Age, to produce most of the heat needed for industrial processes, according to a new Stanford study. · Today’s industries require high temperatures for manufacturing, which are achieved largely by continuously burning coal, oil, fossil gas, or biomass. With much of the world focused on reducing…

Following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race, Kamala Harris is poised to become the first woman of colour to run as presidential candidate of a major political party in the US. · As the youngest presidential nominee since Barack Obama, Harris, 59, is comparatively youthful compared with Biden, 81, and Donald Trump, 78. · Her age is likely to make her more appealing and relatable for younger Americans. Polling has already found…