Now that the summer surfing season has come to a close, (is there ever really an end to surfing season?), it's time to give your board a little TLC, upgrade any thrashed gear and prepare for the big waves of the

A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home.

Fighting for her life after narrowly escaping a horrible house fire, doctors used sustainable fish skin grafts on the Rottweiler's burns to help save her life.

For Monsanto, superweeds are just another selling point for its products.

EWG tested 28 brands of conventional oat-based cereals; they all had glyphosate residue, most of them above healthy standards

Michael Pollan writes in the New York Times about the connection between the American diet and the cost of health care; Surprisingly, conservative writers like Marie-Josée Kravis are saying much the same thing,

The covering-yourself-with-blankets movement isn't nearly as cuddly as it seems.

Managing a sugar bush is a win-win situation for all involved.

Quebec architects propose a 48-storey tower in a forest, "a new relationship between humans and their natural habitat."

How can we be moving away from fossil fuels and spending billions on building pipes for them at the same time?

Another signs that the poles are warming fast.

Eating seaweed is healthy, but how is it harvested? For one Maine seaweed harvester, the job is a meditation on life.

These 'living fossils' have survived mass extinctions over the course of their eons of existence, but it just might be two youngsters that save them from the human threats they face today.

This fascinating installation where algae, bioluminescent bacteria, humans and smartphones interact may chart where a new generation of urban "cyber-gardeners" may go.

An interesting design concept that envisions humans becoming semi-photosynthetic thanks to a symbiotic relationship with algae.

Surprisingly strong and made with seaweed and a bit of paper, this collection of modern furniture and lighting makes use of an abundant resource.

Forever is a very long time.

BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.

A new study finds those with heart disease had higher concentrations of BPA in their urine.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

As we noted in our review of the New York Times Building communication stair, a standard principle of design today should be comfortable, bright stairs that serve as more than fire escapes, that encourage people to take the stairs instead of the

Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks.

Already suffering a perilous decline, the deaths of 4 North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this month doesn't bode well for the species.

I was reading an apple pie recipe by Food Network chef Michael Smith in my newspaper the other day. I've made a few of Smith's recipes before and I've liked them. The recipe for the crust intrigued me because

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

Since the Rena, a Liberian ship, ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand 10 days ago, an environmental catastrophe has been brewing. Oil is spilling into the ocean, harming wildlife and reaching shore.

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed.

Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, this small apartment features a minimalist stair, sleeping loft, and a view out onto the city's Renaissance treasures.

Patricia Urquiola at the exhibition 'Cosas' at Habitat Valencia. Photo Credit: Petz Scholtus Valencia Design Week has invited us to FEED, the first international design media and bloggers' meeting this week, so together with Core77, Mocoloco,

At this year's Valencia Design Week in Spain, not a huge amount of companies convinced us about their products being truly good for our planet, in fact, we noticed a

An airbag on the hood of the car to protect pedestrians? We also have a video of Paris flooded by rising seas, a sliding library creates an extra room, and more.

Indulging in a Western-style diet for 7 days impaired the brain function in healthy young people and made them want to overeat, researchers find.

A condo in Manhattan and a mixed use 12 story building in Portland get a boost.

Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here.

This may be the perfect way to serve sweet potatoes; it's easy, delicious, and beautiful to behold.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

How would you reduce one pound of waste per week from your lifestyle?

How will you promote actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserve natural resources?

The plane carries no single-use plastics – but aren't we ignoring a much bigger environmental issue?

Because a single day of #OptOutside isn't enough for real action.

This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter.

Much of the upper US could be treated to some celestial theatrics.

You'll be surprised at the decorative potential contained within the recycling bin.

Researchers combine social media and artificial intelligence to better predict damage from global sea level changes

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon!

Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna.

This home has been redesigned to feel much more spacious, and connected to its surroundings.

Screen-Free Week lasts until May 6, so it’s not too late to unplug and play. Born out of a concern that digital entertainment dominates the lives of too many kids, SFW is a call to spend less time online.