Nope, Superman can't crush a piece of coal into a diamond. And neither can ordinary humans. We bust the common myth.

Old newspapers gain new life as evocative sculptures that tell a story about the relationship between humans and animals.

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.

Salamanders and newts in Europe are under siege by an invasive and deadly mycological disease. How can we stop it from reaching North America?

The end-of-year best cookbook lists are out, and they offer plenty of cooking inspiration for the new year.

Once you realize how easy and delicious the DIY versions are, you'll wish you'd never bought store-made.

Couple who had to tear up a front-yard veggie garden they had tended for 20 years in Miami Shores, Florida, replants after new law went into effect on July 1.

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.

She replaces Nick Amin who is set to move from his role as group chief operations and IT officer to supporting work on the firm’s strategic review in Asia.

If you can't avoid flying, you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do.

Marc and Morgan Faber enjoy the simple pleasures of a home on wheels. But they still make time to check under the hood.

Unusually high winds and low demand lead to a significant excess in wind power. What happened to all that electricity?

Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto.

Scientists are developing a polymer that can store the sun's heat and release it later when it gets cold.

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.

Flowers bounce back quickly from just about any kind of injury. Perhaps we can learn from them.

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.

NASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these amazing storms from a different perspective.

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.

Coal is a cornerstone of modern life, but its foundations pre-date the dinosaurs.

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Wood founded the business in 1999 and sold a majority stake to Bain Capital in 2018.

Insurance Age finds out how Michael Lawrence, broker distribution and underwriting director at LV, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Tim Ryan, executive chairman of Ryan's and the Una Alliance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Paul Beck, managing director at Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Tom Bartleet, CEO of Erskine Murray, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Norrie Erwin, managing director at Carrot Insurance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Be Wiser CEO Sharon Beckett has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Home & Legacy MD Barry O'Neill has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

MD of Smith Greenfield, Steve Smith, shares how he is coping with running his business amid the UK lockdown.

Ardonagh’s Atlanta division has exchanged contracts to purchase the motorcycle specialist broker.

General insurance CEO, Colm Holmes, says provider has exited some "unprofitable relationships" in personal lines, but highlights Aviva will "significantly invest" in the broker channel going forward.

Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.

Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.

The Night Time Industries Association has been advised members have a “good case” against Hiscox as barrister warns “insurers will never be forgiven” for response to Covid-19.

In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how the insurance industry let the narrative over business interruption become national headlines for the wrong reasons.