OPINION- A poison pill usually potassium cyanide, was given to secrete agents on both sides of the world wars for swallowing if captured. This form of exit was considered honorable rather than ...

Knowing what to eat can be a challenge after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, it’s possible to simplify ...

This rare type of lava, rich in sodium and potassium carbonates, significantly contributes to the lake’s unique chemical ...

An easy, scenic 15 minute drive from Wānaka and on the road to Makarora and the West Coast, is Lake Hāwea. A place of vivid beauty, mountainous extremes and legendary fishing spots. Lake Hāwea is an ...

Eternal Tides Owner says aquamation--which uses water, heat and alkaline chemicals to break down the body--uses 90% less energy than cremation and is used in some states for humans.

Rock salt, a natural mineral formed from evaporated seawater, is considered a healthier alternative to table salt due to its ...

Neuronal excitability is determined to a large extent by the resting membrane potential (RMP), which in turn depends on the kind and number of ion channels open at rest; mostly potassium channels. A ...

RNZ’s Country Life first visited his 180-hectare property near Lake Ellesmere five years ago ... have shown a big improvement in the soil’s potassium levels. “With a lower stocking density ...

Weather experts recorded more than 30 waterspouts on the Great Lakes over a span of five days this October. Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can ...

It’s also a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and potassium. Snack on celery sticks with nut butter, add them to salads, or blend them into smoothies for a hydrating boost. Strawberries ...

An unusual early September cyclone drenched large parts of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, filling dry lakes and rivers. New satellite imagery from NASA shows the impact of the deluge.