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The unassuming yet popular white button mushroom has cancer-fighting abilities, according to the results of a human clinical trial on the use of food as medicine. Not only does it slow tumor growth, but it also allows cancer-fighting immune cells to do their job effectively. Coined in 1989, the term nutraceutical, a portmanteau of ‘nutrition’ and ‘pharmaceutical,’ has become somewhat of a buzzword. Used to denote food, or parts of food, with…

There is dignity and value in work. You who live in America once knew this. You did not think lesser of a man because he got his hands dirty with honest toil. To the contrary, you thought it a grand thing to build and to create. But all that has changed. Author’s Introduction: Imagine if Homer, Virgil, Dante, Chaucer, and the other great poets of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages had been given the gift, not only to peer into the…

Donald Trump was elected to shake things up, to undo the damage that the left has been doing to our society, our culture, and our government. But when you staff a government with entertaining names, how does that affect the cause of effectively changing policy in a more positive, liberty-oriented direction? Cabinet members tend to be obscure. Quick—who is the Secretary of Health and Human Services? Who is the Secretary of Defense? People may…

In one of the most amusing citizen science projects we've ever come across, Australia's leading research agency the CSIRO is asking people across the nation to track their flatulence over three days through the free and purposely funny Chart Your Fart app. While there's a serious side – helping scientists better understand gut health of people aged 14 and over across the nation – it's hard to stifle a giggle, with the app asking participants…

Why not take advantage of all the lovely fresh strawberries around at the moment and whip up this delicious treat!  Strawberry Bombs are delightful treats that combine fresh strawberries with a luscious fresh cream filling, perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or as a sweet treat for yourself, these bite-sized delights are not only visually appealing but also packed with a flavorful punch.  INGREDIENTS 300g (2 cups) flour 1 egg …

Governor-General Sir Charles Fergusson opened Dunedin’s New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition on November 17, 1925. By the time the exhibition closed in May 1926, it had attracted over 3.2 million visitors, more than double New Zealand’s total population at the time. Promoted by the Otago Expansion League in response to the population and economic drift north, the exhibition site was on reclaimed land at Lake Logan, near the…

In the last decade, lithium-ion batteries have grown to power not just consumer electronics, but cars and even houses. As the renewable energy transition rolls on, societies are looking for ways to store more and more electricity to stabilise electrical grids, reduce power prices and to spread out daily peaks in demand. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly the go-to option: they are cheap and hold a lot of energy for their size and weight.…

It is becoming more common for people to check their phone's weather app before deciding what to wear, use Google Maps to navigate and ask ChatGPT to draft an email. These everyday AI interactions are becoming so seamless that they now extend our cognitive capabilities beyond natural limits. This phenomenon, identified by researchers from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, in a new multidisciplinary study published by Nature Human…

TVNZ’s chief content officer, Nevak Rogers, attended the Te Pāti Māori linked Toe Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi in opposition to ACT’s proposed Treaty Principles Bill, while on annual leave. Her posts on social media prompted questions from TVNZ staff. According to one source: “How appropriate is it… that the exec who could be heading up the news and content teams is posting from the hīkoi?” While TVNZ defended Rogers’ right to participate as a…

On November 16th, 1840, New Zealand officially became a separate colony within the British Empire, severing its link to New South Wales. North, South and Stewart islands were to be known respectively as the provinces of New Ulster, New Munster and New Leinster. William Hobson had been appointed Britain’s consul to New Zealand in 1839. He was instructed to obtain sovereignty over all or part of New Zealand with the consent of ‘a sufficient…

There is a paradox at the heart  of Israel’s tactics in Lebanon. While it steps up its bombing campaign in southern Lebanon, the assassination of senior Hezbollah leaders may actually pose a threat to its operational objectives.  By eliminating the old guard, Israel has lost a critical element highlighted by Sun Tzu in The Art of War: to know oneself, to know the battlefield, and to know the enemy. Israel now faces an unfamiliar enemy – a new…

Dunedin became the first New Zealand town with a daily newspaper when the first issue of the Otago Daily Times was published on November 15th 1861. The English-born Julius Vogel (who later became premier of New Zealand) had been recognised as a talented journalist in Victoria before arriving in Dunedin, which was gripped by gold fever. He soon formed a partnership with William Henry Cutten, editor of the weekly Otago Witness. Both men thought…

The UN climate conference kicks off this week amid serious headwinds: average global temperatures in 2024 are on track to be the highest on record, and future US support for climate action could be in serious jeopardy with the re-election of Donald Trump as president.  Extreme weather in the US, Europe, Southeast Asia and elsewhere has shown that the increasing intensity and frequency of storms, droughts, heatwaves and other events is part of…

The passage of the Social Security Amendment Act by Norman Kirk’s Labour government introduced a domestic purposes benefit (DPB) to New Zealand’s social welfare system on 14 November 1973, The creation of the new benefit was one of the recommendations of a Royal Commission on Social Security which reported in 1972. The DPB was primarily intended to help female New Zealand residents with a dependent child or children who had lost the support…

This isn’t called Forgotten Chicken because you’re going to forget about it. Quite the contrary, in fact,  once you try it you’ll remember it forever! It’s more that it’s so easy and hands off that you can forget about it if you needed to.  It’s a whole meal in a baking dish — flavorful rice and juicy chicken — and all you have to do is stir a few things together in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. Ingredients 2 cups rice 1 can cream…

For the first time, there's scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally having an effective sleep aid sourced from medical cannabis that's comparable to existing medications. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Lambert Initiative have provided much-needed scientific evidence that backs anecdotal claims that an…

David Seymour has criticised media coverage of a recent hīkoi (protest march), questioning why reports fail to mention the organiser’s political affiliations. In a tweet, Seymour noted that Eru Kapa-Kingi, the hīkoi leader, is employed by Te Pāti Māori in Parliament and was a candidate for the party in the 2023 election. Eru Kapa-Kingi, a well-known Māori activist from Te Aupōuri and Ngāpuhi serves as Vice-President Tāne and advisor for Te…

When a raging forest fire is approaching a community, a good rainfall greatly reduces the chances of the flames actually reaching the buildings. But if rain isn't in the forecast … well, that's where the RainStream tower is designed to come in. Manufactured by Canadian company Wildfire Innovations Inc, the device takes the form of a telescoping steel tower that lies on its side (and shortened down) on an integrated trailer when not in use. It…

It’s Divisive – Yeah Right Our Prime Ministerial puppet Christopher Luxon claims that there is nothing in the Treaty Principles Bill that he agrees with and in fact he claims it is over simplistic and will do great harm to the relationship between Maori and other races in New Zealand. I call him a puppet on purpose because surely he has to be spouting someone else’s views on this bill; he can’t possibly be dumb enough to really believe that…

These gourmet chocolate lava cookies have an irresistible molten chocolate center. They are rich and decadent, yet surprisingly straightforward to make. Make a batch today! Simply make the dough, stuff it with the ganache, and bake. Ingredients For the ganache ▢ 170 g semisweet chocolate bar finely chopped ▢ 160ml heavy cream For the cookie dough ▢ 226 g unsalted butter softened ▢ 1 ¼ cups  granulated sugar ▢ ½ cup light brown sugar…