From my garden.
Rubber In Roads
Old tires as noise reducers? Researchers in Slovakia have found that recycled rubber in roads and sound barriers not only helps the environment — it also cuts traffic noise significantly.
In real-world tests, two road sections were compared: one built with conventional asphalt and the other with 1.2% crumb rubber from used tires. The rubber-infused road was noticeably quieter across all vehicle types, from cars to heavy trucks.
Using the “Statistical Pass-By” method, researchers measured noise under real traffic conditions and found consistent reductions in sound levels.
This solution not only creates a quieter driving experience, but also offers a smart, sustainable way to reuse tire waste — especially valuable in urban areas where traffic noise impacts quality of life.
What circles do you need to erase?
If, after watching this, you are aware of constraints that restrict you, get in touch with me. I will share with you what has worked for me.
Go For A Walk
While this is crafted to be humorous, there is more than a grain of truth in the advsibility to extrovert ones’s attention if you feel down. While a run is ultimately desirable (Wingate sprints are apparently the best exercise one can do) I believe it is best to increase one’s activity on a gradient. Start with a walk and look at things while you do.
For more information on Wingate sprints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingate_test
Explanation Of Seasons
Pretty intuitive animation explaining seasons, equinox, solstice, length of day and night.
HFCS Contributes To Fatty Liver Disease
Spelling, Phonics and Comprehension
One day, already a billionaire, Henry Ford arrived in England on business.
At the airport, he politely asked the staff at the information desk:
“Can you tell me where the cheapest hotel in town is?”
The employee stared at him, puzzled. That face was unmistakable — it had been on the front pages of newspapers all over the world. And here he was: the legendary industrialist, wearing a worn-out coat, asking for the cheapest room.
The man hesitated for a moment and finally asked: “Excuse me… but aren’t you Henry Ford?”
“Yes, that’s right,” Ford nodded.
Still confused, the worker said: “I read your son only stays in five-star hotels and wears custom-made suits. Yet here you are, looking like you stepped out of the Industrial Revolution, asking for the cheapest place in town. Do you really live that frugally?”
Ford smiled calmly:
“There’s no point paying for luxury I don’t need. No matter where I sleep — I’m still Henry Ford. If I can rest just as well in a simple room as I would in a luxury suite…why spend more?”
He paused and added:
“This old coat? It used to belong to my father. And even in this — I’m still me. My son is still young. He cares about how others see him. He wants to impress. But I’ve learned that real value isn’t in what glitters on the outside. Not in the price tag on a suit, or the stars above a hotel door. I became a billionaire not because I spent money…but because I knew how to count it —and how to separate what’s truly valuable from what merely shines for other people’s eyes.”
Moral:
True worth isn’t what you wear —
It’s who you are.
If you’d like to read more on Henry Ford, here is an interesting article by Lee Iacocca:
Tyres To Tracks
Australia’s railways just got a clever sustainability upgrade—using scrap rubber to reinforce train tracks. In a two-year field trial on Sydney’s Chullora freight line, researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) tested a recycled rubber underlay made from old truck tyres and mining conveyor belts. The results? Tracks with this rubber system showed significantly less wear and tear compared to conventional tracks.
The rubber layer cushions the impact of passing trains and spreads their weight more evenly across the track. This helps protect the crushed stone (ballast) underneath from breaking apart—a major reason tracks often need costly repairs. With less damage to the ballast, the tracks stay level longer, reducing the need for maintenance and shutdowns.
Beyond the economic benefits, the innovation also diverts end-of-life tyres and waste materials from landfills, offering a solid environmental win. Backed by AU$740,000 in new funding, the team is now scaling up trials in more extreme locations like bridges and junctions.
If successful, this low-cost, low-impact solution could change how rail networks around the world handle heavy freight—and waste.