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What you don't know about seaweed

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Green States: A geek bearing gifts

The Smiley family, from 1869 to the present, has run the Mohonk Mountain House, a gorgeous throwback of a resort hotel that I can no longer afford to visit abou



  • Climate & Weather

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The mysterious world of albino redwood trees

You may already be familiar with albinism in humans and other animals, but did you know there are albino plants, too?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should take a bird's-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef

Follow NASA's lead and explore this natural wonder by air. Scientists working for NASA's CORAL project are embarking on a two-month aerial study.




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'Tron' meets mountain biking in trippy 'Light Cycles' video

Mountain bikers wind through the misty temperate rain forest of Whistler, British Columbia, leaving stunning long-exposure light trails in their wake.



  • Arts & Culture

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Photographer captures the beauty and symmetry of Hanoi's street vendors

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.




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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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Bumblebee gets a helping hand from Endangered Species Act

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.




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Peek inside the brilliant world of New Zealand's cave-dwelling glowworms

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.




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Put yourself in Curiosity's shoes with 360-degree view of Mars

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.




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Who needs fireworks when you have the stars?

Fireworks displays are nothing compared to the cosmic explosions and implosions that occur every moment across our universe.




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7 go-to recipes when you don't feel like cooking

You're tired, hungry and you just want something delicious without having to think much. These recipes are for those moments.




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Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.




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Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.




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Why the Instant Pot is great for a cozy weekend (plus recipes)

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.




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How to make coffee salt

This simple flavored salt brings a pinch of caffeinated brightness to your culinary creations.




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How to make Corned Beef Hash

Turn your corned beef leftovers from St. Patrick's Day into a quick, anytime meal.




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6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.




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How to peel hard-boiled eggs by shaking them

You can quickly peel several hard-boiled eggs at once using this simply shaking method.




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Everything you need to know about mashed potatoes just in time for Thanksgiving

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.




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Sleep tight tonight with moon milk

This modern version of warm milk may help you sleep, but not for the reason you think.




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How to microwave a sweet potato

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.




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Why every parent of a grammar school student needs to thank this celebrity chef

Australian chef Adam Liaw creates an easy, 3-ingredient snack for an entire grammar school class for less than $10.




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If you have preserves in the pantry, you need 'The Food in Jars Kitchen'

Marisa McClellan's latest recipe book, "The Food in Jars Kitchen," shows people how to use what's already in their pantry.




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7 recipes for wild leeks

Also known as ramps, leeks are forageable greens that are full of flavor.




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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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The teeth of a Venus flytrap create a 'horrid prison' for its prey

The Venus flytrap uses its 'teeth' to keep medium-size prey trapped before they're eaten.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire

Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion

Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to identify different types of bees

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



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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London borough plants a 'bee corridor'

A 7-mile bee corridor encompassing 22 wildflower meadows is being planted in a London borough to help pollinators.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Atlanta to Appalachia: Meet the quirky neighbors who keep my life interesting

From spraying coyote urine to mourning the passing of a horse, I'm learning to be part of this community.




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Neonicotinoids: What gardeners need to know

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Spectacular U.K. island seeks rugged gardener

St. Michael's Mount off the coast of Cornwall is looking for someone to live there and care for its ancient gardens.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Beekeepers bounce back after act of vandalism

Donations poured in to help save Wild Hill Honey in Iowa, which lost 50 beehives when young vandals toppled them.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How to garden for bumblebees

Creating a bumblebee-friendly garden will help the struggling pollinators and be a boon for your blooms as well.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Give spring bees a boost with dandelion blooms

Early pollinators depend heavily on the yellow flowers as a food source, says British Ecological Society.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Gefion meets €5m liquidity deadline

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.




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FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees

Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500.




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Cyber: getting up to speed

Brokers have a vital role to play in spreading the word about the importance of cyber cover for businesses of all sizes, explains Steve Williams




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Video: GDPR – What you need to know

Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about.




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Better business: Turn the office green

How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains




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Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards?

Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap.




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The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots?

Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success.




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Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark

Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.




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Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"

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.




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News analysis: Why do brokers need to care about the FCA focus on D&I?

A recent letter from the regulator could indicate that it wants to widen its remit to include diversity and inclusion. Should brokers be worried? Martin Friel reports.




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Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal

Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.