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Global Seed Vault authorizes first-ever seed withdrawal

The Arctic repository is making the unprecedented move to assist researchers sidelined by Syria’s Civil War.



  • Climate & Weather

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World's oldest peach pits reveal juicy secrets

At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why the Amazon rainforest could be devastated by the U.S.-China trade war

Beijing turns to Brazil to make up for its shortfall in U.S.-grown soya beans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A beekeeper solves his thieving bear problem by making them taste testers

A Turkish farmer recruits local bears to test his sweet wares.




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One woman met a stray dog — and changed everything for a forgotten breed

Tina Solera made it her life's mission to save the galgo, a traditional dog of Spain that has fallen into deep disregard.




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A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions

Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs.




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A dog who spent her life on a chain checks off a bucket list she never knew she had

Miss Willie the dog spent 12 years on a chain before she finally got to see the world.




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9 clever packing hacks for your next trip

Pack better and smarter the next time you travel. You'll save money on baggage fees and you probably won't miss the extra stuff.




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Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?




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Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.




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Ancient scrolls sealed shut by Vesuvius reveal some of their secrets

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.



  • Arts & Culture

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When will the lights in the night sky blink off forever?

Scientists have just made the most precise measurement yet of how fast the universe is expanding.




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Drone captures the largest swarm of sea turtles ever filmed

The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell.




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Magnetic north shifting by 30 miles a year, might signal pole reversal

The magnetic pole is moving faster than at any time in human history, causing major problems for navigation and migratory wildlife.



  • Climate & Weather

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Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong

Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake.




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The oceans are warming so fast, it's like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.



  • Climate & Weather

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Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told

New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years.



  • Arts & Culture

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Grow your own Groceries: Live Google+ Event

Grow your own groceries with a food garden




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One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.




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Pesticides impair the brain development of baby bees

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.




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Even 400,000 years ago, the loss of animal species took a toll on humans

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.




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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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Even stray dogs understand human cues

A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.




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'Cashless' stores don't work for everyone

A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable.




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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.




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Arctic algae 'tree rings' reveal record of climate change

Bright pink algae that light up the Arctic seafloor like Las Vegas neon are also guides to hundreds of years of climate history.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to find awe in everyday things

You don't have to spend a lot or travel far to reap the awesome benefits of wonder.




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Quokka selfies take the internet by storm (but not everyone thinks that's a good thing)

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.




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A bevy of New Year's Eve drinks to try

Can you imagine ringing in the new year without a drink in your hand? Usually it's something sparkly, but it doesn't have to be.




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Everything you need to know about mashed potatoes just in time for Thanksgiving

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.




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10 Instant Pot appetizers for New Year's Eve

Get your party prep done quicker with these recipes for the Instant Pot.




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10 slow cooker recipes for New Year's Eve

Cook, keep warm and serve these party recipes — all from the same slow cooker.




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Why every parent of a grammar school student needs to thank this celebrity chef

Australian chef Adam Liaw creates an easy, 3-ingredient snack for an entire grammar school class for less than $10.




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The Evolution of “Eco-Friendly”

Eco-friendly products are growing up.




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Can this plant really help us live forever (or at least a lot longer)?

Here's what you need to know about a Japanese plant called ashtabi known for anti-aging properties. We even tell you how to grow it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The Evolution of Eco-Friendly Products

Today, eco-friendly products across all sectors have evolved.




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What is a 'forever home?'

British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Strategy reform reveals FCA data drive

The watchdog wants to use automation to deepen understanding of markets but has been warned against developing an over-simplified view of the market.




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Former FCA insider develops compliance platform for brokers

Industry veteran Michael Sicsic partners with Governor Software to help brokers and insurers digitalise key compliance processes in a changing regulatory environment.




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FSCS hikes broker levy up by £11m for 2020/21

Organisation says indicative levy for general insurance distribution is £23m and publishes Plan and Budget for the next financial year as total levy goes up by £87m.




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FSCS levy hike reignites call for separate broker pot

Expected broker levy rose to £23m for 2020/21 after spike in PPI complaints.




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FCA aligns focus to prevent sexual harassment in workplace

Regulator also says it wants to make diversity and inclusion the norm as it seeks to embed "purposeful culture" into companies.




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FCA data reveals complaints numbers soared in H2 2019

Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline.




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MGAA reveals strategic direction

Due diligence, Brexit, training, professionalism, and lobbying are key focuses for the Association’s future.




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The evolution of risk for digital media

The media industry is dealing with an increasing array of threats as technology transforms the sector. Chubb's Siân Rolfe explains why brokers need to constantly review policy offerings to make sure the demands of multi-channel/ multi-platform clients are met.




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NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed

Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.




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Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking

Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.




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Video: What is reverse mentoring?

Close Brothers, Sharon Bishop, explains how the management technique is helping her.




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Blog: How flood prevention technology can impact claims management

Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.