New smart vents can be open and closed with your phone, but there could be consequences.

RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too.

A storm chaser captured stunning clear video of a perfect tornado in Wyoming.

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels

Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research.

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.

Freshwater supplies are dwindling as populations grow, but these companies are helping us use water more wisely.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds.

The breakthrough will allow for stunning time lapses that reveal the behavior of electrons.

The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door.

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

Pavement that acts as an air purifier could help cities consume their own pollution.

Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist?

The development of a smart grid would have substantial environmental and economic benefits.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

New think tank aims to be one-stop resource for addressing hunger, obesity, food waste and a broken agricultural system.

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.

See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley.

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.

Mice zapped with cosmic rays can incur brain damage, suggesting that astronauts' brains could suffer over time on deep-space missions to Mars and beyond.

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.

Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research.

If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

6.5 percent of Americans over the age of 40 experience phantom odors, but we're not sure what causes this sensation.

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.

Critics of the Via Verde project in Mexico City argue that making a busy beltway more aesthetically pleasing only encourages motorists to keep driving.

This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives.

The rainforest as a living machine, is quite possibly the most sophisticated technology on the planet.

Ethanol subsidies are such a wedge issue in Iowa that one candidate says he will stay away.