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Comestible: Food journal examines big issues through the lens of food

The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication.




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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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'Sesame Street' takes on homelessness

New initiative to raise awareness of child homelessness features Lily, a character first introduced in 2011 to address food insecurity.




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Weather Channel series explains 'Why Planes Crash'

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why private planes are nearly as deadly as cars

Depending on how the statistics are sliced, private planes may be even more dangerous than the leading cause of transportation deaths in America: cars.



  • Protection & Safety

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See two planes fly through a barn at the same time

A pair of British pilots recently pulled off a daring aviation stunt, becoming the first to fly two planes in formation through a building.




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5 examples of drones behaving badly

Drones could rule the skies, but only if their operators follow the rules.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.




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Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails

Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.



  • Arts & Culture

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Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights

The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers.




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Deserted beaches are a boon to sea turtles during nesting season

Conservationists are reporting improved nesting conditions because conditions are right and there's less pressure from tourism.




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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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Puerto Rico's famous bioluminescent lagoon stops glowing

Scientists are trying to figure out why the popular tourist destination has gone dark.




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Why is mindfulness beneficial for your health?

Practicing focus and acceptance can help with everything from stress relief to healthy eating.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Time-lapse artist shines macro lens on contracting corals

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 facts about Vieques' bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.




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5 reasons to pay attention to those dismal coral bleaching headlines

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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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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Beware of yellow jacket nests the size of cars

Experts warn that Alabama is facing an outbreak of yellow jacket super nests, and it's connected to climate change.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA

Randell to take up role on 1 April.




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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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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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Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020

CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform.




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In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines

While cyber insurance has become a necessity for most commercial clients, the personal lines space is a much harder sell. Sam Barrett investigates how brokers can reach this untapped market




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How biofuels can help struggling airlines

Airlines are bracing for a fuel price increase and looking to biofuels as a short- and long-term solution to unpredictable oil markets.




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NAPA Breaks Guinness Record of Most Cars Washed in 8 Hours

Auto Parts store locations join forces with community partners to wash 7,197 cars.




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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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"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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Better wind turbines could spell trouble for coal

From taller towers to turbines that operate at lower wind speeds, wind energy just keeps on getting better.




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Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy?

Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why is Indonesia&#39;s wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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As coal declines, miners take up coding

A new startup in Kentucky aims to turn coal miners into web programmers.




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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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Why don&#39;t we bury power lines in the U.S.?

Storm-related blackouts are expensive. But then, so are buried power lines.



  • Climate & Weather

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World&#39;s largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sand dunes may be &#39;communicating&#39; with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • 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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NASA images of hurricanes from space

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



  • Climate & Weather

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6 ways to protect bats and birds from wind turbines

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




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Rural community that lost two coal mines is now teaching kids to install solar panels

A program in Colorado's Delta County aims to ensure a brighter future for the next generation.




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Winning Nat Geo photos reveal nature and humanity at their finest

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest focuses on nature, cities and people. Here are the stunning winners.