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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.



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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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Archaeologists discover recycling system in ancient Pompeii

The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own.




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Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.

The $34 million renovation took two years to complete is expected to save million of gallons of water a year, but the work had an unintended side effect. The po




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Massive eruption launched slimy algae army into the sky

The diatoms were launched by the Taupo super-eruption on New Zealand's North Island 25,000 years ago.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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An ancient army of algae may have shaped life on Earth as we know it

We may owe our very existence to microscopic organisms that forever altered the food web.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A visual tour of 125 years of architectural excellence

The editors of Architectural Record have compiled a list of the 'most significant works that defined architecture in our era.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Elusive ribbon seal makes a rare appearance in the lower 48

An arctic animal that typically spends its days lounging on pack ice came ashore on the southern coast of Washington this summer.




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Take a trip across Q'eswachaka, the last handwoven Inca rope bridge

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.




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Comical rescue kitties defy gravity in 'Pounce'

Photographer Seth Casteel casts his lens on the priceless expressions of rescue cats and kittens bounding and jumping through the air.




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After 25 years as a trash dump, San Cristobal Canyon bounces back

Following years of misuse, gorgeous canyon gains new life as one of Puerto Rico's most important ecological attractions.




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Uncovering the mysterious origins of the mima mounds

Composed of loose sediment and averaging about 6 feet in height, the puzzling natural mounds are a surreal sight.




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Synchronized fireflies gather for a 'rave' in the Great Smoky Mountains

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.




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Sun flashes jack-o'-lantern grin in uncanny NASA photo

A spooky face emerges from the sun's corona in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.




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The best way to cook a turkey, according to science

Grab your kitchen shears, a serrated knife and your muscles for a tender, evenly-browned turkey.




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Take a trip to Provence without leaving your kitchen

'Le Vie Rustic' transports you to the French countryside. Sneak a peak with a Caramelized Leek Flat Bread with Black Olives and Soft Cheese.




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Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo

Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead.




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7 recipes for an overabundance of okra

Roasted, pickled, fried, stewed or baked into a cookie, okra needs to be on your menu.




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How to make Prosecco pancakes

After reading this recipe, you may never eat pancakes without Prosecco again, no matter what the calendar says.




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7 ancient recipes translated for modern cooks

Thanks to the work of scholars and home cooks, the often challenging work of translating very old recipes has been done for you. This is the Recipes Project.




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Boost your baking with a pinch of science

The chemistry behind five common baking instructions, like adding eggs one at a time, creaming butter and sugar together and more.




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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?



  • Remodeling & Design

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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.



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Acturis continues international expansion with French buy

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.




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FCA warns insurance managers to tackle misconduct

Not addressing non-financial misconduct may lead managers to fail the SM&CR.




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Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers

Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment.




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By Miles receives FCA ‘open banking’ licence

InsurTech will be able to access the financial data of consenting customers.




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Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto

Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport.




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The Blog Spot: Breaking barriers to insurance

As Biba focuses on improving access to insurance in its manifesto, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham considers where changes will occur in 2020.




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Insurance Age Podcast: 21 February 2020

The Insurance Age team talk about the top stories for the week.




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Covid-19: Six month MOT exemption announced

The AA said it had raised MOT concerns with transport ministers last week.




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Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba

Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.




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Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience

Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains




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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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Diversity & inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at new Age awards

The first Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards to be held in November




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The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB

Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story.




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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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Amanda Blanc’s latest role announced

The former Axa UK boss has joined claims insurtech RightIndem as non-executive chair of the board.




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Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch

German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.




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Ignite Systems launches broker chatbot service

Yoga Insurance Services, sister company of OneCall, has signed up as the first client.




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Blog: The future of insurance and cryptocurrency

James Croome, vice president, fine art and specie, Arch Insurance International, considers whether the insurance market is willing and able to support cryptocurrency-related cover.




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Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS

The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019.




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Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee

Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry




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Covid-19: Insurtech UK calls on Chancellor for start-up support

The insurtech body has signed an open letter seeking additional support for start-ups from the government, as well as warning insurers against turning away from insurtech partners.




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This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all

Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities.




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Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment

With newly passed legislation, San Francisco is now the largest city in the country to not require a minimum number of parking spaces for new developments.




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Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting

Students in Finland are much more likely to bike or walk to school than to travel by car, says Pekka Tahkola, who took this photo.




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What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers

Does an increase in turbulence mean it will be less safe to use airplanes for travel? The science and the numbers behind the headlines.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018.




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MHI Increases Capital in Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to increase the capitalization of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Mitsubishi Aircraft), a wholly owned MHI Group company, as it nears the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the industry's only clean sheet regional aircraft.