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Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.




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3 different early human ancestors lived at the same time, in the same place

Newly discovered fossilized skulls found in South African cave show Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo erectus living together in the same era.



  • Arts & Culture

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Doctors use Skype to see ER patients in small towns

Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals




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Smithsonian museum captures all sides of the African-American story

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.



  • Arts & Culture

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The story of modern orangutans in 6 arresting photographs

Award-winning photographer Tim Laman explores the imperiled lives and lost culture of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.




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Joel Sartore helps captive critters say 'cheese'

When you set out on a mission to document all 12,000 species of captive animals, it's bound to get a little silly.




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Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Quokka selfies take the internet by storm (but not everyone thinks that's a good thing)

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.




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The story behind kudzu, the vine that's still eating the South

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Eat your way through American history with these vintage recipes

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.




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How historic preservation saved Palm Springs

A push to save and restore buildings is spurring tourism in Palm Springs, the quintessential California desert city.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Live rent-free in Indiana's historic House of Tomorrow (on one condition)

Situated within Indiana Dunes National Park, the futuristic '30s-era dwelling requires a $2.5 million restoration to be paid for by a qualified leasee.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Front-yard veggie gardeners declare victory

Couple who had to tear up a front-yard veggie garden they had tended for 20 years in Miami Shores, Florida, replants after new law went into effect on July 1.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why you should plant a victory garden

Grab your shovel and some seeds and combat climate change and whatever life brings with a backyard garden.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs

Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz




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Danish regulator orders Gefion to correct information

Gefion has disagreed with the decision, as the regulator points to issues with one of the provider's reinsurance contracts.




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CMA urges regulators to put "strong remedies" in place to end loyalty penalty

Government body welcomes the FCA's proposition to ban dual pricing as it publishes update a year on from the Citizens Advice super-complaint.




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Gibraltar regulator sheds 22 staff in cost-cutting drive

The GFSC has also restructured its management team to be “flatter, wider and more inclusive”.




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Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business

The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement.




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NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed

Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.




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Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking

Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.




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Video: What is reverse mentoring?

Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her.




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Editor's letter - February 2020

Moving forward: After Brexit hysteria has waned, the industry has other pressing issues to tackle




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Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry

Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn




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Should there be mandatory driving tests for older drivers?

Our society is designed in a way that makes restricting drivers licenses do more harm than good.




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Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator

It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone.




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10 women who made automotive history

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at the leaders, racers and innovators in the world of cars.




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Fossil fuel defectors are embracing clean tech

Are we about to see a brain drain from fossil fuel industries?




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What if your clothes could store heat from the sun?

Scientists are developing a polymer that can store the sun's heat and release it later when it gets cold.



  • Research & Innovations

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Is factory farming the next divestment target?

Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work?




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6 great treasures found with a metal detector

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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What causes tornadoes?

The U.S. has more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth, but their sudden twists and turns still make them mysterious and mesmerizing.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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We have introduced Multi-circuit Smart Power Monitor KM1.

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Digital Multicircuit Protector

Complete Flexible DC Circuit Protector That Has a Wide Array of Displays, Alarm Outputs, and Other Digital Functions.(S8M)




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We have introduced Linear Motor R88L-EC, R88D-KN[]-ECT-L.

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G5 Series Linear Motor/Servo Drives with built-in EtherCAT Communications Linear Motor Type

Linear Motor for Higher-speed and Higher-precision(R88L-EC, R88D-KN[]-ECT-L)




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We have introduced Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units XW2R.

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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for General-purpose Devices

Many Variations in Connectors and Number of Poles(XW2R (General-purpose devices))




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Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units for PLCs

Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units Designed Specifically to Connect PLCs(XW2R (PLCs))




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Connecting Cables for Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (Shielded)

Connect Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Units (XW2[]) to I/O Units for Programmable Controllers with one touch.(XW2Z (Standard-type))




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We have introduced Measuring & Monitoring Relays K8AK/K8DS Series.

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We have introduced Connector-Terminal Block Conversion Unit with 8-input e-CON Terminal Block with Common XW2R.

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Smart Measurement and Monitor Units

First in the Industry! Unit structure that enables Power and Earth Leakage Monitoring with just one Unit. Use just one Unit to implement multi-circuit measurements.(KE1)




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Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Large Square-bodied Indicators. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(M2P (Super Luminosity Type))




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Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Indicator Series with Square 40-mm Body. New models added with Ultra LEDs.(M2S (Super Luminosity Type))




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We have introduced Indicator (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type M2[].

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