ty Now is the time to care about virtual reality By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:34:44 +0000 2016 will be the year that holodecks becomes real. Sort of. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ty Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 19:00:08 +0000 Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ty Virtual reality eyed as a replacement for some painkillers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:51:35 +0000 As the technology decreases in price, some hospitals are trying it as a distractive force to cut the use of opioids. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ty IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:31:17 +0000 It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ty What does proximity to fast food have to do with longevity? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:44:42 +0000 A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty WHO says coronavirus 'immunity passports' are a bad idea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:51:56 +0000 WHO says "immunity passports" certifying that people are immune to the coronavirus are premature since we don't know if they will work. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty San José, California: The city with a Green Vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:01:47 +0000 The City of San José, California adopted an ambitious Green Vision roadmap and won the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the large community category Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ty Raleigh, North Carolina: A city of environmental innovation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:11:09 +0000 Commitment to developing green economy pays dividends for Raleigh, North Carolina by attracting substantial economic activity benefiting the entire community. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ty Thirsty olive trees create healthier virgin olive oil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:40:33 +0000 When olive trees receive less water, their fruit produces oil with more phytoprostanes, and that's a good thing. Full Article Healthy Eating
ty Earthworms do double-duty at Fetzer Vineyards By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 15:45:59 +0000 Earthworms decontaminate water and create vineyard fertilizer at Fetzer Vineyards as part of regenerative sustainability program. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ty 10 of the country's best state and county fairs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:41:07 +0000 These grand get-togethers take us back to America's farming roots. Demolition derbies, pig shows, rides and fried everything await. Full Article Arts & Culture
ty Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Tinder-style app ... for cows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:43:52 +0000 A new app called Tudder promises to help lonely cows find their perfect match, Tinder-style. Full Article Animals
ty 12 ways to make your community healthier By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:10:03 +0000 The environment in your neighborhood and surrounding community has a huge impact on your health and lifespan. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:59:37 +0000 An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ty How WildArk is saving biodiversity, one safe haven at a time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:33:24 +0000 WildArk wants to inspire action that encourages conservation action and community engagement. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ty Villagers in remote rainforest village save their community with help from WildArk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:12:12 +0000 WildArk created the Tuke Rainforest Conservancy to protect the people and biodiversity of the area. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ty How to help your community during a pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:46:17 +0000 There are lots of ways to help neighbors and local businesses while still keeping your social distance. Full Article Responsible Living
ty Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Oklahoma is Operational By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:33:33 +0000 The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy. Full Article Energy
ty New variety of 'golden rice' will soon be grown in Bangladesh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:48:52 +0000 The genetically modified rice variety is laced with essential vitamins. Full Article Healthy Eating
ty Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:21:51 +0000 The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city. Full Article Arts & Culture
ty Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:42:35 +0000 Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty Whale 'breach party' stuns travelers in Maui By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:35:18 +0000 Two videos show whale watchers witnessing multiple whales breaching in Maui. Full Article Animals
ty 7 bizarre and fantastic creatures from the Biodiversity Heritage Library By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:51:47 +0000 With more than 150,000 illustrations of life here on Earth, the Biodiversity Heritage Library is a free, global library is full of history, myths and legends. Full Article Animals
ty No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:45:15 +0000 New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage. Full Article Responsible Living
ty Almost half of Denmark's electricity in 2019 came from wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:19:56 +0000 The country aims to source 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
ty Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:59:28 +0000 Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty Venice to become first algae-powered city By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:55:04 +0000 The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae. Full Article Research & Innovations
ty Danish designers transform seaweed into stylish home furnishings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:20:27 +0000 Finally, a clever use for marine algae that appeals to both Danish mer-folk and lovers of Scandinavian design. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ty Common seaweed found to produce a beautiful new type of opal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 01:25:53 +0000 You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ty Why this Ohio city just granted Lake Erie the same legal rights as humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:59:54 +0000 Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ty 6 natural ways to combat anxiety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:33:15 +0000 These anxiety-fighting techniques may seem simple, but they can help keep that creeping sense of panic at bay. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ty How to plan a solar eclipse party By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:22:00 +0000 Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Full Article Space
ty Comical rescue kitties defy gravity in 'Pounce' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:54:48 +0000 Photographer Seth Casteel casts his lens on the priceless expressions of rescue cats and kittens bounding and jumping through the air. Full Article Pets
ty Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:12:32 +0000 Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers. Full Article Travel
ty Jill Pelto's watercolors illustrate the strange beauty of climate change data By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:12:00 +0000 Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ty Planet or not, you can't discount the extraordinary beauty of Pluto By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:08:44 +0000 A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet. Full Article Space
ty Put yourself in Curiosity's shoes with 360-degree view of Mars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:01:39 +0000 Panorama gives viewers a glimpse of the geological landmarks in Curiosity's vicinity, including the Gale Crater Rim, Upper Mount Sharp and the Murray Buttes. Full Article Space
ty Celebrity pets: Furry friends of the rich and famous By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:35:11 +0000 Even celebrities need a non-human best friend. Here are a few glimpses of pets with their famous humans. Full Article Pets
ty 7 tasty casseroles to try for Lent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:29:59 +0000 You don't have to give up comfort food when you go meat-free for Lent (or any time of year.) Full Article Recipes
ty Why every parent of a grammar school student needs to thank this celebrity chef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:44:37 +0000 Australian chef Adam Liaw creates an easy, 3-ingredient snack for an entire grammar school class for less than $10. Full Article Recipes
ty Try these modern twists on classic party mix By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:15:05 +0000 Whether you know it as party mix, Chex Mix or puppy chow, this mid-century Midwestern party staple is here to stay. Full Article Recipes
ty Designing toilet paper for quality and sustainability By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:30:59 +0000 Aria toilet paper is 50% thicker & 3x stronger when wet than the leading recycled brand. It's also eco-friendly. Full Article At Home
ty How to identify different types of bees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2019 20:58:47 +0000 Not sure how to tell a carpenter bee from a honey bee from a wasp? This handy guide will help you identify types of bees and wasps and whether or not they sting Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ty Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:12:02 +0100 Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz Full Article
ty Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:25:48 +0000 The Danish provider has complied with the order from a regulator to have liquid assets of at least €5m by the end of 2019, after further investment from shareholders. Full Article
ty CMA urges regulators to put "strong remedies" in place to end loyalty penalty By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:39:28 +0000 Government body welcomes the FCA's proposition to ban dual pricing as it publishes update a year on from the Citizens Advice super-complaint. Full Article
ty Video: Scheme Smart - How To Grow And Market Your Delegated Authority By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:51:45 +0000 The second episode of our insightful documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on how to take a delegated authority to the next level. Full Article
ty Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 13:11:07 +0100 The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November Full Article
ty Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals" By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:54:40 +0100 Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal. Full Article
ty Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:52:12 +0000 Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients. Full Article