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The Advertiser
19 hours ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
'Creative challenge': artwork created entirely from Aussie soil elements
Four striking artworks by renowned Sydney artist Claus Stangl, created entirely from soil elements, have been donated to Soil Science Australia. The artworks were commissioned amid startling new research that showed the public's limited understanding of the link between soil health and the food supply. The research by Kellogg's ANZ found while 90 per cent of people said they were aware of the link between soil health and the food supply, when questioned further, only 32 per cent said they knew why it was important. Less than five per cent recognised the role of soil critters (insects, tardigrades) as one of the most important contributors to soil health. Stangl told ACM, the publisher of this masthead, that it was a "creative challenge" to use soil as paint. "It took me a whole week to create seven different colours," he said. "It was quite a lengthy process. "I enjoy the intersection of science and art, and I liked that the project had a positive message." Stangl is a two-time Archibald finalist who was never formally trained as an artist. He spent nearly two decades as a creative director and strategist at leading agencies and platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. But he said his love of art began when he was young, inspired by his grandfather, who created cartoons. "I believe everyone has got some creativity within them," he said. Soil Science Australia is a not-for-profit association for soil scientists. To find out more about Kellogg's partnership with the Cool Soil Initiative, head to Four striking artworks by renowned Sydney artist Claus Stangl, created entirely from soil elements, have been donated to Soil Science Australia. The artworks were commissioned amid startling new research that showed the public's limited understanding of the link between soil health and the food supply. The research by Kellogg's ANZ found while 90 per cent of people said they were aware of the link between soil health and the food supply, when questioned further, only 32 per cent said they knew why it was important. Less than five per cent recognised the role of soil critters (insects, tardigrades) as one of the most important contributors to soil health. Stangl told ACM, the publisher of this masthead, that it was a "creative challenge" to use soil as paint. "It took me a whole week to create seven different colours," he said. "It was quite a lengthy process. "I enjoy the intersection of science and art, and I liked that the project had a positive message." Stangl is a two-time Archibald finalist who was never formally trained as an artist. He spent nearly two decades as a creative director and strategist at leading agencies and platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. But he said his love of art began when he was young, inspired by his grandfather, who created cartoons. "I believe everyone has got some creativity within them," he said. Soil Science Australia is a not-for-profit association for soil scientists. To find out more about Kellogg's partnership with the Cool Soil Initiative, head to Four striking artworks by renowned Sydney artist Claus Stangl, created entirely from soil elements, have been donated to Soil Science Australia. The artworks were commissioned amid startling new research that showed the public's limited understanding of the link between soil health and the food supply. The research by Kellogg's ANZ found while 90 per cent of people said they were aware of the link between soil health and the food supply, when questioned further, only 32 per cent said they knew why it was important. Less than five per cent recognised the role of soil critters (insects, tardigrades) as one of the most important contributors to soil health. Stangl told ACM, the publisher of this masthead, that it was a "creative challenge" to use soil as paint. "It took me a whole week to create seven different colours," he said. "It was quite a lengthy process. "I enjoy the intersection of science and art, and I liked that the project had a positive message." Stangl is a two-time Archibald finalist who was never formally trained as an artist. He spent nearly two decades as a creative director and strategist at leading agencies and platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. But he said his love of art began when he was young, inspired by his grandfather, who created cartoons. "I believe everyone has got some creativity within them," he said. Soil Science Australia is a not-for-profit association for soil scientists. To find out more about Kellogg's partnership with the Cool Soil Initiative, head to Four striking artworks by renowned Sydney artist Claus Stangl, created entirely from soil elements, have been donated to Soil Science Australia. The artworks were commissioned amid startling new research that showed the public's limited understanding of the link between soil health and the food supply. The research by Kellogg's ANZ found while 90 per cent of people said they were aware of the link between soil health and the food supply, when questioned further, only 32 per cent said they knew why it was important. Less than five per cent recognised the role of soil critters (insects, tardigrades) as one of the most important contributors to soil health. Stangl told ACM, the publisher of this masthead, that it was a "creative challenge" to use soil as paint. "It took me a whole week to create seven different colours," he said. "It was quite a lengthy process. "I enjoy the intersection of science and art, and I liked that the project had a positive message." Stangl is a two-time Archibald finalist who was never formally trained as an artist. He spent nearly two decades as a creative director and strategist at leading agencies and platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. But he said his love of art began when he was young, inspired by his grandfather, who created cartoons. "I believe everyone has got some creativity within them," he said. Soil Science Australia is a not-for-profit association for soil scientists. To find out more about Kellogg's partnership with the Cool Soil Initiative, head to
Otago Daily Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Surgeon a pioneer of treating burns
With VE-Day's 80th anniversary being marked worldwide this month, it is an opportunity to celebrate a locally-born pioneer who helped soldiers rebuild their lives. Archibald Hector McIndoe was born in Dunedin on May 4, 1900, to artist Mabel McIndoe and printer and bookbinder John McIndoe, of St Clair. After graduating in medicine from the University of Otago, the 24-year-old won a fellowship to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in the United States. His innovative surgical work caught the eye of Lord Moynihan, president of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, who urged him to move to London. In London, Sir Archibald linked up with his cousin, Sir Harold Gillies, another Dunedin native who had pioneered plastic surgery for wounded World War 1 soldiers. General Medical Council spokesman Paul Reynolds said in 1938, on the eve of war, Sir Archibald was appointed plastic-surgery consultant to the Royal Air Force, a role his cousin had previously held. When war began in September 1939, Sir Archibald was posted to Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, where he devised new ways to treat wounded airmen. At a time when there were only four trained plastic surgeons in Britain, Sir Archibald swiftly developed treatments for burns and other severe injuries. Observing that pilots rescued from the sea healed faster, he introduced saline baths and frequent dressing changes to speed recovery. He developed techniques for facial reconstruction, including a tube pedicle technique initially performed by his uncle. The procedure took a skin flap from chest or leg, stitched it into a tube, then gradually moved the living tissue over weeks to the damaged face. He also refined skin-graft techniques for improved rebuilding of hands and faces. His vision extended beyond surgery, recognising that recovery had psychological as well as physical dimensions. At at time when society usually shunned the disfigured, he urged patients to visit shops, go to the cinema and enjoy pubs and restaurants. In 1941, some of his patients formed the Guinea Pig Club, a nod to Sir Archibald's description of them as guinea pigs for his new techniques. Membership was limited to air force men "mashed, boiled or fried" in service then treated at Queen Victoria Hospital. Club members became a familiar sight in East Grinstead, which gained a reputation as the town that did not stare. Many went on to marry local women and remained in the district for life. Mr Reynolds said the many patients who led full active lives after the war were a testament to Sir Archibald's work, defying contemporary expectations. Sir Archibald carried on in plastic surgery and was knighted in 1947. He remained a staunch supporter of the Guinea Pig Club until his death, aged 59, in 1960, Mr Reynolds said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Increase in university tuition fees ruled out
Northern Ireland's economy minister has said she will not be increasing university tuition fees above the usual level of inflation. Caoimhe Archibald said while she recognised the challenges facing universities, she did not wish to "push that additional pressure on to students". It comes after the five universities and university colleges in Northern Ireland had called for tuition fees to rise by more than £1,000 a year. The proposal, which was sent in a letter to Stormont's main parties, would have increased annual fees for students to £5,831. The letter was signed by the heads of Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and the Open University in Ireland, and supported by a separate letter from the principals of St Mary's University College and Stranmillis University College. It said that "without urgent intervention" there was a risk of "undermining productivity and long-term economic recovery". The institutions also said about a third of young people left Northern Ireland to study elsewhere "due to the continued Northern Ireland Executive policy on funding". Higher education is the responsibility of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland's devolved government. Archibald said the current funding model did not work. The Sinn Féin minister said she had written to ministerial colleagues to ask for higher education institutions to be "prioritised for in-year funding to address the challenges this year". "I want to work in partnership with our universities and students to find a sustainable way forward, and will work on a longer term solution as part of the three-year budget," she added. 'Increasing tuition fees will put people off university' How much does university cost in the UK? Archibald said she had "already committed to undertaking a review of higher education funding". Tuition fees in Northern Ireland were £4,750 in 2024/25. The figure increases annually in line with projected inflation. Most students take out a loan to cover their tuition fees and living costs, which they then pay back when they begin working after graduation. In England and Wales students currently pay £9,250, while Scottish students who remain in Scotland to study do not pay tuition fees. Students in the Republic of Ireland pay a maximum of €2,000 (£1,695) a year in fees. Ben Friel, president of the National Union of Students and Union of Students in Ireland, met the minister and welcomed her decision. "She made it very clear that she does not want to increase the financial burden on students, and we're relieved to hear that," he said. "Students at the minute are under immense pressure, and any more pressure would have been the final nail in the coffin for lots of students' academic journey." Tuition fees should be 'affordable' says economy minister 'Increasing tuition fees will put people off university'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Data center brings lots of unknowns to one community
ARCHIBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— We begin with talks of more data centers popping up in our local area. Data center development has been a topic of debate nationwide. Large buildings where huge amounts of data is stored for large tech and AI operations. 28/22's Avery Nape spoke with residents near the proposed site to see how they're feeling about the potential development. Residents of 'The Highlands at Archibald' community may have a new neighbor, a data center, and they have a lot of questions. 'I don't even know what they are, okay? That's the one thing that worries me, I don't even know exactly what they do,' expressed Jacque Petherick, Archibald. Jacque Petherick has been living in 'The Highlands at Archibald' community for the last 10 years. He says while he's heard talk about proposed data centers, he and many of his neighbors don't fully understand its function. 'I wish we knew more about it, I wish our borough officials would let us know more about it,' stated Petherick. Developers are calling the project the 'Archibald Data and Energy Center'. The proposed project includes a roughly 86 acre campus, consisting of three, two- story buildings that are each about 300,000 square feet. The campus would be built on what is currently a salvage yard just off of Eynon Jermyn Road. There is a 200 foot buffer between the property and Petherick's neighborhood, something the potential developers have also included in their plans. Petherick says the buffer has allowed the scrapyard to go unnoticed. He just hopes the same can be said about their potential new neighbors. 'If they come and they give us a decent tax base and don't provide us with any noise and pollution or light pollution, then they could be good neighbors too,' voiced Petherick. Archibald's borough manager, Daniel Markey, says the proposed data center is one of two permit applications they've received in recent months. He says, right now, the decision to approve or deny them is up to the zoning board. He also says they don't plan to rush into anything without first ensuring the wellbeing of the community. Some data centers in the U.S. have caused concern over noise, the environmental footprint, high energy consumption and high water usage to prevent overheating. 'We want to take the time to hear every concern and try to make sure that the concerns that other people had around the united states won't happen here in Archibald,' added Markey. Markey tells me that 'data centers' are not clearly defined under borough ordinances. They are currently in the process of adding an amendment to require a public hearing for all future data center development. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
West Of Africa chasing Big Dance qualification in Scone Cup
West Of Africa already has one Cup win in the bag this campaign and he will be bidding to add another when he heads to Scone chasing qualification for the Big Dance. The gelding was a devastating winner of the Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast in January when he unleashed a whirlwind finish from near-last to blouse his rivals. He has continued to race consistently, placing in three of his subsequent four starts and while he is closer to the end of his preparation than the beginning, co-trainer Rob Archibald is seeing only positive signs at home. 'We have just tried to space his runs as best we can but he has been up for a while,' Archibald said. 'That is always a little query. It's going to come to an end at some stage, but at home he seems to be holding his form well.' West Of Africa has been the subject of early market support, backed from $11 into $6.50. A two-time winner over the 1600m journey of Friday's Scone Cup, he has drawn barrier 13, a gate Archibald believes will suit the backmarker. 'He's got a wide draw which I don't think will worry him as he's a horse that gets back and runs on,' he said. 'The Scone track, we feel, will suit him because it has a big, long straight. 'He's going well and of all our chances, he is probably one of the main ones.' West Of Africa will be joined in the Scone Cup (1600m) by stablemates Port Lockroy and Redstone Well, while Might Ulysses is a dual acceptor for the Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) a day later. Archibald says they are leaning towards the latter with Mighty Ulysses in the hope the shorter trip will ensure it is run at a genuine speed. 'We are leaning towards the 1300 metre race. We are just trying to find a bit of confidence with him and help him settle a little bit behind a good tempo,' Archibald sad. 'But we are still looking at both races and are still undecided.' Port Lockroy, who captured the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in November, is top weight with 59.5kg, while Redstone Well is dropping back in journey after disappointing at his recent middle-distance runs. 'Port Lockroy, he's a Group One winner so it's hard to discount him even though he's got a bit of weight,' Archibald said. 'Redstone Well has been tested over 2000 and we feel like he's not quite seeing it out so we're giving him a chance back to the mile.' Both Al Mubhir and Sibaaq have been scratched from the Scone Cup in favour of assignments in Queensland.
