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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



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8 captivating facts about spider silk

Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets.




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7 interesting facts about Lucy the ancient ape

Lucy's 3 million-year-old bones were found in 1974, but they're still yielding new clues about human evolution.




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This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act

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




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7 uncanny facts about crows

Crows and other corvids are incredibly intelligent, but like most geniuses, they tend to be misunderstood.




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11 alarming facts about sea-level rise

The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.



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Sunlight exposure can affect your gut bacteria

A new study proposes 'the existence of a novel skin-gut axis' that helps our gut bacteria reap the benefits of sunlight.



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7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms



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9 interesting facts about the Nile River

Even after nurturing and enchanting humans for thousands of years, this iconic river is still full of surprises.



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12 incredible facts about lemurs

From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.




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Chef Jose Andres responds to coronavirus with hope and action

Chef José Andrés provides the most basic human need — food — to those affected by disaster, and now he's responding to the coronavirus.




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Big frack attack: Is hydraulic fracturing safe?

What is fracking and is fracking safe? The controversial natural gas drilling technique has some wondering if a U.S. natural gas boom is worth the risks.



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Interactive: Explore the surface of Mars

Explore 12 of the most intriguing places on Mars with this interactive guide from MNN.



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Safety Light Curtains with Durable, Impact-resistant Body and Long, 20-m Sensing Distance.

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We have introduced Ultra-compact CMOS Smart Laser Sensor E3NC-S.

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We have introduced Compact Smart Laser Sensor E3NC-L.

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We have introduced Contact-Type Smart Sensor (Detection Type) E9NC-T.

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Contact-Type Smart Sensor

Tough Contact Sensor(E9NC-T)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 27 to May 6.

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Compact Ultrasonic Sensor

Compact, Through-beam, Ultrasonic Sensor(E4E2)




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We have introduced Ultra-compact Pre-wired Photomicrosensor (Non-modulated) EE-SX95.

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Ultra-compact Pre-wired Photomicrosensor (Non-modulated)

Meeting Customer Needs with Ultracompact Sensors that Mount with M3 Screws(EE-SX95)




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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from August 10 to 18.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from December 28 to January 5.

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OMRON's Global Service Center will suspend business activities from April 29 to May 6.

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Multi-function Compact Inverter

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We have introduced Multi-function Compact Inverter 3G3MX2-V1.

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We have introduced Smart Muting Actuator F3W-MA.

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Smart Muting Actuator

Integrated muting sensor based on multi-beam photoelectric sensor(F3W-MA)




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Optical Character Recognition Sensor

Even if printing is distorted or unclear due to conveyor line conditions, a unique reading method with a built-in dictionary enables stable reading of characters.(FQ2-CH Series)




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Auxiliary Relay (Contactor Relay)

Same shape as J7KC magnetic contactors Ideal for standardizing panel design(J7KCA Series)




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Magnetic Contactor

Best Match for upto 2.2 kW (240 VAC) *, 5.5 kW (440 VAC) Motor and Primary Side switches * Based on JIS C 8201-4-1(J7KC Series)




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Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims

Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.




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The stats: June 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

The Acturis Premium Index for the first quarter of the year has once again painted a bleak picture of significantly decreasing commercial insurance premiums.




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The stats: September 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

Ups and downs in the Acturis Premium Index for the second quarter of 2017




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The stats: December 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter saw notable increases in the Acturis stats, both by size of average premium and the number of lines rising




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The stats: March 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The Acturis stats show that brokers finished 2017 with their best quarter for over four years




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The stats: June 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The first set of Acturis stats for 2018 have surprised and in some cases disappointed the market




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The stats: September 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The market has turned positive in all but one line, according to the latest set of Acturis stats




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The stats: December 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index

The stats for the third quarter of 2018 presented a mixed bag, with some star showings when compared to quarter three of 2017




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The stats: March 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The latest stats show that 2018 was a flat year for insurance premiums although some lines have bucked the trend with modest increases




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The stats: June 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The first quarter of 2019 has seen positive premium movements across the board with packages as the only exception




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The stats: September 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index




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The stats: December 2019 - The Acturis Premium Index

The third quarter of 2019 brought year-on-year premium growth in all classes of commercial business but one, according to the latest set of data provided by Acturis.




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The stats: March 2020 - The Acturis Premium Index

As 2019 closed, the Acturis commercial broking index equalled its base line of Q1 2010, representing a quarter of heavy increases in premiums over the year before




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Hiscox Action Group appoints big-hitting legal firm to represent members in BI row

The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.




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Covid-19: RSA faces legal action in BI dispute

RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.




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Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group gets funding for BI litigation

Harbour Litigation Funding will pay Mishcon de Reya to review the claims business owners have against Hiscox.




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Insurance Covid-Cast - episode six: From panic to practicalities, what will BI insurance look like when the Covid-19 recriminations settle down

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.




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Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group says brokers acted in “good faith”

The Group is going after insurer Hiscox over its refusal to pay BI claims the group members believe to have been triggered by coronavirus pandemic.