ba Why copper is so good at killing superbugs (and regular bacteria, too) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:09:53 +0000 Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ba How regular baths can help ease depression By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:47:03 +0000 Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ba It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 20:15:26 +0000 At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ba Glowing blue algae lights up Tasmanian bay By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:03:28 +0000 Billions of bioluminescent algae literally make the sea sparkle in Tasmania's Preservation Bay off the coast of Australia. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba 6 natural ways to combat anxiety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:33:15 +0000 These anxiety-fighting techniques may seem simple, but they can help keep that creeping sense of panic at bay. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ba Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:29:22 +0000 Humanity's use of coal, metals and other natural resources is reportedly making the planet more acidic. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba Why you should take a bird's-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:42:00 +0000 Follow NASA's lead and explore this natural wonder by air. Scientists working for NASA's CORAL project are embarking on a two-month aerial study. Full Article Travel
ba After 25 years as a trash dump, San Cristobal Canyon bounces back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:37:12 +0000 Following years of misuse, gorgeous canyon gains new life as one of Puerto Rico's most important ecological attractions. Full Article Travel
ba 5 facts about Vieques' bioluminescent Mosquito Bay By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:49:12 +0000 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. Full Article Travel
ba 19 of the strangest basalt column landscapes on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:17:41 +0000 Our planet has quite a knack for creating surreal natural landscapes. Case in point: Basalt rock columns. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba 13 images and facts about misunderstood bats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:02:15 +0000 Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth. Full Article Animals
ba Beet Root Porridge with Toasted Almonds, Pickled Beet Root, Goat Cheese and Basil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:11:13 +0000 This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish. Full Article Recipes
ba 7 Christmas cookie bars for the too-busy cook By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:52:49 +0000 A pan of batter goes into the oven, a batch of cookie bars comes out. Full Article Recipes
ba 7 no-bake treats for your holiday cookie tray By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:14:27 +0000 Fill up your dessert tray with a variety of sweets that don't take long to make. Full Article Recipes
ba Boost your baking with a pinch of science By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:04:31 +0000 The chemistry behind five common baking instructions, like adding eggs one at a time, creaming butter and sugar together and more. Full Article Recipes
ba Baking bread is trendy, but is it for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:30:27 +0000 Bread baking is a big trend but didn't work for me. So just remember: You get to pick and choose your bandwagons, not the other way around. Full Article Recipes
ba 10 recipes for humble cabbage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:17:50 +0000 With all its nutrition, cabbage might want to brag a bit more. These recipes make it easy to get the best this veggie has to offer. Full Article Recipes
ba 5 easy recipes for roasted or baked chicken By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 20:13:25 +0000 These recipes will help solve the 'What can I do with this chicken tonight?' conundrum. Full Article Recipes
ba Instant stress reducer: A minute of forest bathing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:42:13 +0000 Researchers have discovered that spending time in a forest — aka “forest bathing” — can do wonders for both mind and body. Full Article At Home
ba Artists transform old Ikea furniture into 'wildhomes' for urban wildlife By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:18:27 +0000 Birds, bees, bats and bees in one London park just got swank new digs courtesy of upcycled Ikea furniture. Full Article Remodeling & Design
ba The bitter legal battle behind Georgia's sweet Vidalia onion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:22:21 +0000 Everything you need to know about the Vidalia onion, one of Georgia's most popular exports. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ba Why cohousing could be the answer for aging baby boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 16:17:25 +0000 Cohousing isn't just a place to live, it's an intentional community. Full Article At Home
ba Urban food forest takes root in Atlanta By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:29:10 +0000 Offering fresh produce to people in food deserts, Atlanta creates first food forest in Georgia and the largest in the U.S. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ba Beekeepers bounce back after act of vandalism By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:10:41 +0000 Donations poured in to help save Wild Hill Honey in Iowa, which lost 50 beehives when young vandals toppled them. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ba Urban farms are thriving amid the pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:29:40 +0000 The number of people growing their own food at home or forging a relationship with local farmers has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ba By Miles receives FCA ‘open banking’ licence By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:49:02 +0000 InsurTech will be able to access the financial data of consenting customers. Full Article
ba Biba focuses on access to insurance in 2020 manifesto By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:30:00 +0000 Manifesto includes 37 commitments and 29 calls for action across nine key areas including regulation, broking challenges, Brexit, and transport. Full Article
ba The Blog Spot: Breaking barriers to insurance By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:48:34 +0000 As Biba focuses on improving access to insurance in its manifesto, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham considers where changes will occur in 2020. Full Article
ba Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:14:58 +0000 The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19. Full Article
ba Government consults on UK market access for Gibraltar-based firms By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:40:43 +0000 The legal framework previously in place needs to be changed due to Brexit, with firms having until 11 May to respond. Full Article
ba Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:40:33 +0100 Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk. Full Article
ba The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:28:30 +0000 Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success. Full Article
ba Former Allianz Scotland-head joins HDI Global SE By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:14:11 +0100 Stephanie Ogden will move from Lloyd’s after just over a year and has ten years’ experience of working at Allianz. Full Article
ba Applied Systems implements remote working globally By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:55:58 +0000 Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit. Full Article
ba Covid-19: Niall Barton calls on insurers to support insurtechs By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:38:30 +0100 The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding. Full Article
ba Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:40:07 +0100 Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer. Full Article
ba Sydney wants to transform abandoned rail tunnels into nightlife hotspot By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:35:11 +0000 Officials in New South Wales are confident that transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.' Full Article Transportation
ba Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:21:12 +0000 Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea. Full Article Transportation
ba Back to the land no more?: The ecomodernists say we should decouple from nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:00 +0000 Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto. Full Article Politics
ba Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:38:20 +0000 Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like? Full Article Transportation
ba In remotest Alaska, this weatherman still releases weather balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:26:46 +0000 It turns out, not everything about weather forecasting involves satellites and computer models. Full Article Climate & Weather
ba Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:45 +0000 The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:29:48 +0000 Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:40:36 +0000 Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba It's time to stop releasing balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:42:17 +0000 Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:32:24 +0000 Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:15:51 +0000 New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba As cities grow, so does the need for urban trees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:34:16 +0000 A U.S. Forest Service study stresses the economic importance of urban canopies, which already provide a big health value. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:45:27 +0000 The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ba Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:20:40 +0000 Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs. Full Article Wilderness & Resources