Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

Caption - A schematic illustration of the oxygen-breathing in the new crystal, SrFe0.5Co0.5O2.5. The scientists have developed a special type of crystal with oxygen-breathing abilities, which could be used in clean energy technologies and next-generation electronics. Credit: Prof. Hyoungjeen Jeen from Pusan National University, Korea · Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) can help extend the range of electric cars using a range of fuels, and run…

If you’re not a fan of CrossFit classes and the aching knees wouldn’t cope with a run, your health is not doomed. In fact, there’s another way to add years to your life without ever wearing trainers or setting foot in a gym. Daily movement, from digging the garden to vacuuming the house, is akin to a “longevity jab”, says research published in BMJ. So by increasing physical activity, we can add up to 11 years to our lifespan. · It’s not the…

The purpose of human conversation is not limited to pragmatic ends, as if we only spoke in order to learn new recipes and get salient tips on what stocks to invest in. A good conversation is always a discovery of the person who reveals himself in speech. · So much fighting concerning AI is really no more than that preliminary chest-thumping, prior to blows, in which combatants square off and say “you wanna go?” and (a little confusedly) “you…

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has refused to front the Royal Commission’s public hearings into the COVID response. · While Ardern has submitted evidence in private, she declined to appear in public alongside former ministers Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall, who also all declined, prompting the inquiry to cancel the planned week-long public session altogether. · Judith Collins called the refusal “gutless and…

The ANZUS Treaty is America’s instrument of political, diplomatic, and military coercion. And it is a clear and present danger to the strategic security of Russia and friends of the Russian people. · Introduction · Since the end of the Second World War and the then Soviet Union’s unprecedented victory over Nazi Germany, the international political landscape has been continuously changing. The Soviet Red Army was attacked by Nazi Germany in June…

Lemons are abundant at this time of the year, and you can usually find at least one neighbour's tree, if you don't have one of your own, that is bursting with ripe, juicy lemons ready for the taking. (just make sure to ask first!) · If you love the bright, tangy burst of lemons, then Italian Lemon Jam is a must-have in your kitchen. Unlike store-bought spreads filled with preservatives, this homemade citrus delight is rich in authentic lemon…

In the United States, federal government agencies have been told to remove all records related to employees’ COVID vaccination status, exemption requests, or any previous noncompliance with vaccine mandates. · The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed agencies that vaccination status must no longer be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, discipline, or termination. · OPM director Scott Kupor said, “Things got…

A Treasury briefing has laid bare the scale of Labour’s overspending during the COVID pandemic, revealing a $66 billion cost over six years. · This is equivalent to 20 percent of New Zealand’s GDP. · The report warns that the previous government’s uncontrolled spending spree has left the country saddled with soaring debt and weakened its ability to respond to future crises like natural disasters and biosecurity threats. · Despite early advice…

Traybakes are an effortless way to prepare a whole meal in just one pan.  · This simple dish is made with classic Mediterranean vegetables roasted with garlic, lemon, herbs and salmon. · Ingredients · - 2 red peppers, deseeded and thickly sliced - 300g baby courgettes, halved lengthways - 1 garlic bulb, broken into cloves but left unpeeled - 1 lemon, cut into wedges - 2 rosemary sprigs - 2 tbsp olive oil - 2 salmon fillets, skinned -…

The idea of the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a global health enforcer set to override national sovereignty by imposing mandatory vaccines, lockdowns, or travel restrictions is not supported by the amended International Health Regulations (IHR). · The WHO remains an advisory body without legal power to force any country, including New Zealand, to take specific health measures. · The key legal text in Article 22 makes it clear that the WHO…