Little difference was found between organically grown tomatoes and tomatoes grown conventionally in greenhouses over a three year period, in terms of taste and nutritional value, according to a recent study in the Netherlands. Taste and nutrition were more dependent on the breed of tomato.

While Amazon Web Services, or AWS, and Microsoft are restructuring some large contracts on a case-by-case basis, according to people familiar with the decisions, smaller companies aren’t receiving the same flexibility.

A new model, named OUTOPIE could help design more effective agri-environmental schemes. The model links the farm, field and landscape levels to allow a more accurate assessment of the costs of enrolling specific fields in conservation schemes. Using the model, the researchers were able to assess the cost-effectiveness of different policies for the conservation of the Little Bustard bird (Tetrax tetrax) in France.

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Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, has died at the age of 87.

These adorable pictures are sure to warm even the coldest heart.

The only safe food 2-year-old Micah can eat is fresh, organic peaches. He has food-protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, or FPIES.

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?

A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives.

NOAA scientists capture video of a wreckfish swallowing a shark whole.

This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.'

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.

Community fridges are like Little Free Pantries, but with electricity. They are one more solution to hunger and food waste.

Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground.

New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.'

Here’s a look at the psychology behind hoarding, how it differs from collecting and ordinary clutter, and how to keep untidiness to a minimum.

Empowering consumers to make smart decisions can change the marketplace and shrink our national energy footprint.

Step aboard Jerko, an off-the-grid houseboat/urban sustainability laboratory that's been moored in one of America's filthiest waterways: Brooklyn's Gowanus Cana

The marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species.

Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.'

Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between.

Co-owned by a quartet of couples, Llano Exit Strategy blends communal living and rural solitude.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide how the Fish and Wildlife Service can protect species thanks to a legal conflict over a tiny frog.

Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures.

Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues.

Tired of throwing away so many food pouches? These reusable ones might help solve your problem.

Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience.

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.

6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.

Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food.

La Jolla: A Little Change Can Make a Huge Difference

You can take the rugged outdoors approach (rock-climbing, anyone?) or simply enjoy the views from one of eight overlooks at this scenic Alabama park.

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.

Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness.

Firms claim Crusader offering will “revolutionise” insurance and commercial dispute resolution.

Inspired by the Little Free Library project, these "take what you need, leave what you can" boxes are filled with food instead of books.

Information and history of Algorfa on the sunny Costa Blanca, Spain.

The smaller youth baseball leagues want to contemplate finding as many tools of the pastime that will grant the greatest chance for youngsters to learn correctly and develop their skills as feasible. To begin with, you can discover pitching machine models that weigh just thirty pounds, which are ext

Writing with technology makes sense, but writing for people still makes the sale. Here are two great ways to connect with people across broadband and create copy that sells.

PURE creates a safer environment for sensitive travelers through its patented conversion process. In each PURE Room, all the surfaces have been sanitized and specially treated.

Gravina's Window Center of Littleton Boasts 97% Satisfaction Rating

Objective Development's software application offers new innovative features in this new version, such as a world map where you can comprehend and live-control all Internet connections of your Mac computer.

Francesca Gino and Adam Grant, of Harvard Business School and Wharton, respectively, discuss their research on gratitude and generosity.

Welcome to National Scrapbook Day on Craft Critique! I’ve got a great giveaway to celebrate with thanks to Graphic 45 – and a simple layout that I hope will get you inspired to scrapbook today! [Disclosure: Some links below are links to Nally Studios advertisers or are affiliate links that pay a commission at no […]

Production cuts will be most in premium product portfolio as companies expect consumers to curb discretionary spending as the impact of the Covid-19. Manufacturing orders fall by up to 40% year on year as they expect much of current stock to remain unsold till then, company executives said.

Bob Dylan, Prince, the Time and even the Replacements all showed off his impressions on them.

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, has died at the age of 87.

This guidebook describes the Little Sink Research Natural Area, a 32.38-ha (80-ac) tract occupying an area of geologically unstable marine siltstone exhibiting natural geomorphic disturbances including landslides, slump benches, scarps, basins and ponds. The area supports forested stands dominated by Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) as well as stands codominated by Douglas-fir and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) representative of coniferous forest along the foothills of the Willamette Valley.