New research suggests GMO corn produces higher yields
Data from 76 published peer-reviewed studies offers compelling reasons to keep an open mind about GMOs.
A beekeeper solves his thieving bear problem by making them taste testers
Which is better, jet or turbo-prop? Neither
The rise of zero-proof drinks
With more people drinking less, alcohol-free cocktails have come a long way since the days of sugary-sweet mocktails and tasteless beer.
Have researchers solved Newton's three-body problem?
This problem has plagued physicists ever since the laws of motion were first conceived.
6 ways to improve your bond with your dog
Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.
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.
Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem
Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change
The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.
Breakthrough process converts algae into crude oil in less than an hour
No more drilling? Being able to transform algae into crude oil could revolutionize how we fuel up our vehicles.
It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements
At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine.
Common seaweed found to produce a beautiful new type of opal
Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it
Summer produce: Can it, freeze it, pickle it or make it boozy before Old Man Winter steals it
There's an eggnog shortage? No problem
Record eggnog sales are causing some manufacturers to cry "Shortage!" We've seen this before, and we know what to do.
Take a trip to Provence without leaving your kitchen
'Le Vie Rustic' transports you to the French countryside. Sneak a peak with a Caramelized Leek Flat Bread with Black Olives and Soft Cheese.
Creative ways to use up leftover Prosecco
Your open bottle of Prosecco from New Year's Eve may be past its prime to drink, but you can put it to culinary use.
How to make Prosecco pancakes
After reading this recipe, you may never eat pancakes without Prosecco again, no matter what the calendar says.
The Evolution of Eco-Friendly Products
Lost Apple Project hunts for vintage varieties
Amateur botanists with the Lost Apple Project seek to bring back heritage fruits in the Northwest U.S.
Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct?
Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.
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.
Webinar: The customer-centric schemes approach
Learn how to launch or further develop truly customer-focused schemes with our specialist webinar at 11am on 3rd October.
Video: Scheme Smart - How To Future-Proof Your Scheme
The third episode of Insurance Age’s documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, focuses on what steps can be taken to future-proof schemes and delegated authorities and what sectors brokers can look to for future growth.
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.
Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support
Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.
Broker Direct creates outsourcing arm Proficient
In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?
As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports
Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee
Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry
A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program
Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more.
A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program
Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion.
Has a professional soccer player just revolutionized the energy industry?
Mathieu Flamini has been keeping a secret: He's developing a viable alternative to oil.
In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy
Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home.
No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life
IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa
By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward.
5 food products made from food waste
5 Reasons Scientists are Making the Case for Renewable Wood Energy and Forest Products
Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying.
Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina
The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.
North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019
To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms
Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.
Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining
The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.
Pakistan sees a surge in honey production
Pakistan is turning around its struggling honey industry with the addition of hundreds of trees.
Earth's tiniest porpoise approaches extinction
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.
These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life
Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.
White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds
The world's largest privately owned giant sequoia forest is now protected
Alder Creek is home to hundreds of giant sequoias, from seedlings to millennia-old Methuselahs.
Tiger mom's parenting model raises an uproar
Western parents assail author of 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' but Amy Chua says she wasn't trying to compare cultures.
U.K. creates one of the largest marine protected areas in Atlantic Ocean
The U.K.'s push to create new marine reserves in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans represents a victory for biodiversity campaigners. (And fish.)