The Field Museum in Chicago preserves fish, snakes, frogs, Komodo dragons, and more in the basement. These 11 million embalmed specimens are preserved in jars or tanks. But why hold on to them? This method effectively keeps their shape and, in some cases, even DNA.   The Field Museum in Chicago preserves everything from fish and…

Zola; Jada Wong/Insider When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Moving into a new apartment is an exciting time for anyone, but it can also be stressful. That’s why finding a thoughtful or helpful housewarming gift can help them feel at home in their new apartment.  We’ve found…

(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) US stocks climbed Wednesday, with the S&P 500 logging its first win in seven sessions.  The Bank of England pledged to buy UK debt temporarily to stabilize markets rocked by the government’s mini-budget.  Oil prices rose and concerns about iPhone 14 demand weighed on Apple’s stock.  US stocks…

Amali de Alwis, CEO, Subak Insider Events Tim Paradis, senior editor at Insider, spoke with Amali de Alwis of Subak about the climate crisis. Subak is a tech accelerator for climate not-for-profits and a hub for open-source science data. The event was part of Insider’s series Climate Heroes 2022: Working Toward Solutions. Watch the full…

Insider Events Businesses can play a role in fighting climate change. In a live Insider event, a BASF exec said the company evaluates products’ sustainability profiles. The CEO of Gist said measuring and tracking progress on sustainability goals is key. Watch the full event here.  Work against the climate crisis is often most effective when…

Jerome Foster II, White House climate advisor; environmental-justice activist Insider Events Jerome Foster is protesting the UN climate conference in Egypt, citing LGBTQ abuses The young climate activist also advises the White House on environmental justice issues.  Foster spoke to Insider as part of its Climate Heroes 2022 event. Watch the full event here. Jerome…

Anisa Kamadoli Costa, CSO, Rivian Insider Events Demand for metals like lithium and cobalt could jump sixfold alongside the electric vehicle boom. Rivian hired Anisa Kamadoli Costa to lead its climate strategy, including responsible mining. Costa spoke to Insider as part of its Climate Heroes 2022 event. Watch the full event here.  A massive shift…

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon’s Omni QLED is its latest smart TV model. Amazon Amazon has announced its most advanced smart TV yet: the Fire TV Omni QLED Series. The display boasts high-end features, like expanded colors, a sensor to detect when viewers enter the…

“Stranger Things.” Netflix I’ve never been a fan of subtitles, but I find myself using them more these days. They can enhance the viewing experience and make character names and dialogue more clear. But they can also be distracting, and get ahead of the audio slightly. While watching HBO’s “House of the Dragon” recently, I…

Amazon held its annual fall hardware event on Tuesday. As in years past, the company had a lot to share in a short amount of time. We saw it announce new Echo, Kindle and Ring devices. It also had a few surprises up its sleeve from Eero and some of its other subsidiaries. Here’s everything…