The 20th anniversary of the storied intentional sinking of a former naval ship to become an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was celebrated May 17 in Key Largo. The 510-foot-long Spiegel Grove captured international interest when it sank prematurely May 17, 2002, and landed with its upside-down bow protruding above the ocean’s surface…
Divers Revisit Navy Ship Sunk to Make Artificial Reef in Florida Keys 20 Years Ago
Sen. Booker: ‘Under No Illusion’ Congress Will Pass Major Gun Reform Laws
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on May 29 that he’s under “no illusion” that Congress will pass possible gun-reform legislation following the mass shooting in Texas that left 21 dead. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that bipartisan negotiations regarding potential gun legislation are underway. They include expanding the federal gun background check system, laws around weapons storage, and red flag laws,…
Gardening Is Good for Your Microbes, Muscles, and Mood
May 30, 2022
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There are few activities more nourishing for both body and soul than planting and tending a garden. Gardeners have long known that the physical process of working with soil, water, and sunlight to coax a tiny seed through the miracle of growth and maturity has effects that go well beyond the pleasure of eating a…
Beijing Forced to Shelve Sweeping Pacific Security Deal
May 30, 2022
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A lack of consensus from Pacific nations has forced Beijing to shelve a sweeping security and economic deal with the region, following a meeting between foreign ministers on May 30. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is midway through an eight-nation tour of the region where Beijing has been attempting to tighten alliances with the island…
Girl Gets Emotional While Listening to the Song Her Sister Wrote for Her
Sometimes, it’s not the song itself that makes you cry, it’s the person you think of while listening to it. (Video courtesy of Caroline Manning) …
David Littleproud Becomes National Party Leader, Says Cutting Emissions Is ‘First Principles’
David Littleproud has been elected as the new leader of the conservative National party after a party room vote on Monday, ousting incumbent Barnaby Joyce and former minister Darren Chester. Senator Perin Davey from New South Wales will be the deputy leader. In his first press conference as leader, Littleproud said the Nationals, which is…
Do Australians Need a Bill of Rights?
Commentary One of the main arguments for the enactment of a national Bill of Rights in Australia is that they are effective mechanisms to protect fundamental human rights. For example, Craig Kelly, who lost his parliamentary seat in the last federal election, believes that a national Bill of Rights would “protect the rights of all…
Australia’s New Opposition Leader Pledges to Work for Small Businesses
New federal opposition leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal Party of Australia will focus its energies on winning over voters in suburban electorates and small businesses. Dutton made the comments in his first address after an internal party room elected him to represent the traditionally centre-right Liberal Party, replacing former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is…
South Australia to Double Cost of Living Concession
May 30, 2022
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The South Australian (SA) government is more than doubling the cost of living concession for 185,000 residents to relieve the cost of living pressures in the state. This means that home owner-occupiers eligible for the concession will receive a one-off payment of $449 (US$322) in the next financial year compared to the previous $217, while…
Solar Tech Powers Up: Researchers Develop Method of Harnessing Solar Energy at Night
May 30, 2022
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Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have discovered a way to generate electricity from solar energy at night, potentially overcoming the problem of intermittency in solar renewable power. During the day, the Earth heats up as sunlight hits the planet, and at night this heat radiates out into the cold outer space…
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