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ad 5 examples of drones behaving badly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Oct 2015 15:00:00 +0000 Drones could rule the skies, but only if their operators follow the rules. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
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ad Scientists detect more repeating radio signals from deep space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:39:13 +0000 Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada. Full Article Space
ad Traditional soup broths found with healing powers that can fight off malaria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:01:13 +0000 Grandma's chicken soup has got nothing on these miraculous broths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ad 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
ad 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
ad This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:27:48 +0000 Maybe it was on a meditation retreat. Full Article Animals
ad Meet the pangolin, an adorable endangered creature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:50:02 +0000 All 8 species of pangolin are in decline due to illegal trade, but conservationists hope to save them by softening the scaly animal's image. Full Article Animals
ad The animal-saving research behind that viral coyote and badger video By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:18:51 +0000 Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element. Full Article Animals
ad Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:27:43 +0000 The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative. Full Article Animals
ad Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:01:38 +0000 Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way. Full Article Animals
ad 'Blood snow' invades the Antarctic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:58:28 +0000 Blood snow not only looks sinister, it contributes to a feedback loop that accelerates warming. Full Article Climate & Weather
ad Add some automation to your chicken coop By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:41:08 +0000 One way to make life a little easier is to focus first on the door of the coop. Here's how. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ad Slimy killer rock snot invades New York By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:11:40 +0000 Fast-spreading algae has spread quickly along crucial New York waterways that provide drinking water. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 17:50:27 +0000 Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad What's causing Canada's 'rock snot' infestation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:45:49 +0000 A pesky species of algae is infiltrating parts of eastern Canada due to global warming Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 20:15:26 +0000 At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ad What does Mercury in retrograde mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:43:56 +0000 Some people believe that Mercury retrograde means you should be cautious in many aspects of your life, but what do the astrologists say? Full Article Arts & Culture
ad Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:29:22 +0000 Humanity's use of coal, metals and other natural resources is reportedly making the planet more acidic. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad Planning a wedding? Skip the flowers and get puppy bouquets instead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:25:34 +0000 Add an extra dose of whimsy and bliss to your big day with a rambunctious pile of rescue puppies. Full Article Pets
ad Why the biggest dinosaurs had the flashiest head gear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:08:12 +0000 Theropods like the T. Rex have their bony cranial ornamentation to thank for their enormous size. Full Article Animals
ad How a caustic lake in Tanzania became a flamingo paradise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0000 This salty soda lake literally turns dead animals into calcified statues. Why do lesser flamingos love it so much? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad 5 reasons to pay attention to those dismal coral bleaching headlines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:18:29 +0000 Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ad Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 15:32:53 +0000 Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ad Oh, Canada! 17 national parks that give this nation reason to boast By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:25:31 +0000 Here's a glance at the variation of landscape and geography found within just a few of Canada's most amazing national parks. Full Article Travel
ad Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 20:14:47 +0000 Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead. Full Article Recipes
ad How to make fresh breadcrumbs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:11:28 +0000 A rundown of the many questions that arise when a recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, like do you use soft fresh bread or let it get stale first? Full Article Recipes
ad Baking bread is trendy, but is it for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:30:27 +0000 Bread baking is a big trend but didn't work for me. So just remember: You get to pick and choose your bandwagons, not the other way around. Full Article Recipes
ad In Person: David Martin, head of retail management, Zurich UK By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:22:05 +0100 Zurich's David Martin explains why he made the move from Allianz to Zurich and how brokers helped him take the leap. Full Article
ad 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
ad FCA warns of temporary permissions deadline as Brexit looms By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:21:07 +0000 There will be no change to EEA firms 'passporting' into the UK from tomorrow (31 January), but the temporary permissions regime will be used if the UK and EU fail to sign an agreement by 31 December 2020. Full Article
ad FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:27:38 +0000 The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020. Full Article
ad Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:44:38 +0000 The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze. Full Article
ad Better business: A hand up the ladder By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:52:13 +0000 Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff Full Article
ad New whitepaper advises on how to get a scheme up-and-running By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:58:51 +0100 Insurance Age and Axa release the first in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
ad New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:27:30 +0000 Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
ad New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:59:58 +0000 Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities. Full Article
ad Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:55:52 +0100 More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event. Full Article
ad Former Allianz Scotland-head joins HDI Global SE By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:14:11 +0100 Stephanie Ogden will move from Lloyd’s after just over a year and has ten years’ experience of working at Allianz. Full Article
ad CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:01:44 +0100 Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum. Full Article
ad SSP adds Policyfast to e-trading platform By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:02:36 +0000 Provider specialises in insurance for food and hospitality businesses. Full Article
ad Blog: Reading the tea leaves is a mug’s game By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:37:36 +0000 Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses how technology will free brokers up to do what they’re good at and urges the sector to increase its focus on diversity and inclusion. Full Article
ad Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:18:41 +0000 The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks Full Article
ad Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:10:23 +0000 Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond. Full Article
ad The roads least taken in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:26:32 +0000 These highways pass by beautiful landscapes but aren't frequented by many travelers. Full Article Transportation
ad Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:36:30 +0000 Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard. Full Article Transportation
ad Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:24:52 +0000 A new report commissioned by Transport for London brings bad news to those who thought they were avoiding air pollution by taking the Tube. Full Article Transportation
ad Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:46:50 +0000 More aging boomers are getting on e-bikes, but they should make sure they buy the best cycles for older cyclists. Full Article Transportation