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Great Basin National Park: A user's guide

There is more to Nevada than desert, hot nightclubs and garish, neon temples of gambling. Great Basin National Park, about 285 miles north of the Las Vegas Stri



  • Wilderness & Resources

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History, adventure await at Big Basin Redwoods

The the oldest state park in California, Big Basin Redwoods has old-growth forest and plant and animal life that shifts with the altitude.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The coronavirus is causing a dangerous shortfall in blood donations

With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 surprising facts that will change your water usage

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Desert farm grows 180,000 tomato plants using only sun and seawater

Farms that grow food in arid deserts, without groundwater or fossil fuels, could be the future of agriculture.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Seattle businesses are slipping on Amazon's 1.7 million free bananas

By giving away free bananas in Seattle, Amazon is disrupting local businesses.




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Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash

An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.




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Teen raising $1M to fight sister's fatal disease

Garland Benson is trying to raise $1 million to help pay for a $6 million clinical trial treatment for his sister, who has Batten disease.




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Reusable plastic bags are worse than the single-use bags they were meant to replace

Whatever your intent, the statistics show you're probably only using those reusable bags once.




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Astronomers just detected the largest explosion in our universe since the Big Bang

The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang.




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5 surprising facts about the creepy-cute aye-aye

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.




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10 surprising facts about Neanderthals

Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect.




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Anyone else raising baby chicks these days?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a nationwide surge in Americans purchasing baby chickens.




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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Fisherman visits dolphin every day to make up for the missing tourists

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.




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The benefits of using natural hair dyes

Blackcurrant, indigo and henna can color and strengthen your hair naturally and avoid some of the controversial ingredients in traditional dyes.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising benefits of repeat experiences

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.




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Losing your sense of smell may point to coronavirus — or not

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Are male dogs causing your allergies?

A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people.




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'Algae Opera': Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Mezzo-soprano Louise Ashcroft wore a squid-like mask. As she sang, the carbon dioxide fed the algae in her mask and nearby tanks, and the algae grew over the co



  • Arts & Culture

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What's causing Canada's 'rock snot' infestation?

A pesky species of algae is infiltrating parts of eastern Canada due to global warming



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The surprising scoop on essential oils

Aromatherapy is enjoying a renaissance as its healing properties are rediscovered. Here's what you need to know about essential oils.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 surprising home remedies for acid reflux

Got heartburn? Before you reach for prescription-strength drugs, give these home remedies for acid reflux a try if you have a mild case.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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I should have no business loving this smart light system, and yet ...

The Nanoleaf Light Panels and Rhythm sensor is all fun, no business.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational

To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers

Cohousing isn't just a place to live, it's an intentional community.




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Gefion ordered not to expand its scope of business

The Danish regulator says the unrated provider has “serious liquidity problems” as Gefion says it is in progressed discussions with potential capacity providers.




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Danish regulator orders Gefion to stop writing business

The unrated Danish motor provider says it "strongly disagrees" with the order and adds it has continued its capital raising efforts as it seeks to comply with its solvency capital requirement.




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Better business: A hand up the ladder

Peninsula founder and group managing director Peter Done explains what small business owners must do to develop and inspire their staff




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Video: GDPR – Future proofing your business: Don’t panic!

In the culmination of the three part series the specialists run through what to do in the coming days, weeks, months and years now that GDPR is in place.




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Better business: Turn the office green

How can employers be more environmentally friendly in the workplace? Peter Done explains




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New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business

Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities.




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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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Opinion: Perry Appleton's Claire Russell on mental health in business

Time for action on mental health: As Insurance Age launches the Head Lines mental health campaign, broker and mental health expert Claire Russell shares her own experience.




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The left lane is for passing, not for cruising

You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are. And you're b locking traffic from passing is shown to cause accidents.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.




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Drowsiness detection technology saves lives

New safety features can identify driver fatigue and deliver warnings before an accident happens.




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How to disinfect a car interior

During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively.




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"Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted.

"Status of 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan" has been posted.




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Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.

Business strategy presentation materials have been posted.




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MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth

・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence




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MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 --

・ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses・ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth




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Sea levels are rising fast, and they&#39;ll stay that way for a long time

Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why do businesses spend money on doing good?

Guilt? Greenwashing? Or a boost to the bottom line? New research aims to quantify the motivations behind corporate social responsibility.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It&#39;s time to stop releasing balloons

Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening