Quote of the day by Keanu Reeves Only a few public figures speak about grief with the quiet honesty of Keanu Reeves. His life has been marked by losses that happened before he became one of Hollywood’s most admired actors. His close friend River Phoenix died in 1993. Six years later, Reeves and his partner…
New analysis identifies US employers offering H-1B workers salaries more than 50% above the national median. A small group of US employers is paying H-1B visa holders far above the national median salary, according to a new analysis of federal labour data, highlighting strong demand for highly skilled professionals in sectors such as healthcare, technology…
Australia’s catastrophic rabbit invasion sparked by a few dozen British bunnies Six kilometres south of Norfolk Island lies a striking volcanic island with red cliffs, where one of the Pacific’s most impressive environmental recoveries is taking place.Phillip Island, part of Norfolk Island National Park, was left almost completely bare after 150 years of grazing by…
Green roofs offer a solution to urban heat by absorbing sunlight and releasing water. Vegetation shades surfaces and evapotranspiration naturally cools surrounding areas. These living roofs also manage rainwater and provide habitats for urban wildlife. Extensive and intensive systems cater to different building needs and budgets. Cities worldwide are adopting green roofs to combat rising…
Detroit was once built for two million residents, but the population today stands at under a million. That shift left behind a vast amount of unused space, and rather than let it sit idle, residents began reclaiming it. What started with small community gardens on scattered plots has grown into one of the strongest urban…
China rejects Japan’s defence white paper China said it has lodged “serious representations” over Japan’s latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its “greatest strategic challenge” and making “brazen comments” on Taiwan.“The white paper once again targeted China with baseless accusations, repeated the so-called ‘China threat’ narrative and grossly interfered in China’s…
Quote of the day by Michael Jackson (AP photo) Life often feels busy enough that people assume there will always be another chance to say what actually matters. A phone call can wait until tomorrow. A visit can be postponed until next week. Michael Jackson put the risk in that assumption plainly. “You never know…
Roughly 5,000 discarded toilets have been repurposed as artificial reef structures beneath the water. The initiative, run by New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection alongside the Billion Oyster Project, converted old porcelain fixtures from public schools into a foundation for oyster growth. According to the Jamaica Bay reef project, instead of ending up in…
Quote of the day by Emma Watson Emma Watson was nine years old when she was cast as Hermione Granger. For the next decade, audiences watched her grow up on screen. When the Harry Potter films ended, many assumed they already knew the course of her life. She had become one of the world’s most…
Neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy also recorded higher mortality rates. (Representational photo) Tree canopy loss in cities may be linked to higher death rates, according to a new study. Researchers have found that Chicago neighbourhoods that lost more tree cover over 11 years also recorded higher mortality, especially in areas with hotter…