One ton of circuit boards from old e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than a ton of mined gold. Now, scrappers like Wade Crawley in Sydney, Australia, are cashing in. He's partnered with Mint Innovation, a company that invented a safer and cleaner way to recover precious metals from electronics.
The blind De Winton's golden mole, thought to be lost for nearly a century, was found in South Africa using eDNA, a technique that examines DNA left in the environment.
Business Insider's Walt Hickey explains how the GOP primaries work and why their design benefits Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
In Tunisia, Mohamed cracks and scrapes at snails to make authentic Tyrian purple dye. Farther south in Uganda, Akello pounds and grinds nuts by hand to make silky, luxurious East African shea butter.
Investing correspondent Laila Maidan offers six simple and effective tips to level up your investing game.
Hot-air balloons have been around for centuries. They're certified aircraft for those looking to take the slow and scenic route, but owning one can set you back considerably — 30,000 euros for a smaller balloon and 150,000 euros for a larger one.
Senior correspondent Katie Notopoulos breaks down why toy prices are at an all-time low, and how cheaper toys are making millennial parents so miserable.
Clashes between fox hunters and animal rights activists can turn violent as "saboteurs" in the UK challenge the traditional pastime.
In Uruguay, Renato sets off an explosive to reveal an ancient, glittery stone: amethyst. In Italy, Enrico cuts slabs off of one of the most expensive marbles in the world: Calacatta.