Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.

A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals.

A new NOAA report reveals we've lost 95% of the Arctic's oldest, thickest sea ice. Here's what that looks like.

This is, whether we like it or not, the future of furniture design.

This water filtration solution requires no electricity, has no moving parts, and can be built affordably with locally available materials.

'This situation of captivity is degrading for the animals,' says the Argentine capital's mayor.

Cars kept running into a big rock in a Calgary parking lot, perhaps because it didn't make eye contact.

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking.

A super minimalist mobile ice fishing hut consists of a wooden frame, some chicken wire and walls of ice, made on the spot.

TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.

An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions.

Discarded laptop batteries could power LED lights in regions with scarce electricity.

The batteries could provide back-up power for small solar power systems.

These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.

The rock band won't be touring its newest album until it can figure out a greener way of doing it.

Lloyd's of London joins the ranks of big insurers who no longer see coal as a viable investment.

The project in Denmark is a good object lesson.

The world's weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence.

An ice cream cart uses solar panels to power its refrigeration unit.

This ancient method is simple and cheap.

A new book, Allowed to Grow Old, reveals beautiful portraits of something we don't get to see very often: Elderly farm animals.

The machine with a mission exceeds everyone's wildest dreams

Our photo of the day comes from the state of Washington.

The CDC's latest recall is yet another reminder of how broken the food production system is.

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.

If you have a jumble of jars that need jobs, consider calling them into service for any of these tasks.

Who says you have to say goodbye to a favorite old sweater? Breathe new life into it with these fun, creative, DIY projects.

Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.

Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?

In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.

Of all of Niemeyer's impressive works, the 1960s Copan building in Sao Paulo is the one speaking directly to contemporary urban trends.

Amongst an audience of their peers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association, representatives from Yale University recently outlined how they plan to bring green to the university athletic department. How exactly

This electrically powered prototype will be great for getting you to the market, and carting stuff back home.

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.

Another product from Colombian studio DosUno Design (whose Rubix transformer furniture set we reviewed yesterday), Deckstool is a simple wood mat that folds into a stool. Apart from being perfect for small spaces,

Bigger wheels mean more stability and regular-bike feel, but it comes at a price.

The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments.

In response to the question above, a former Stanford dean lists 8 essential skills for success in life - many of which are sadly neglected by parents today.

Designing kitchen ventilation that works in really tight houses seems almost impossible.

This tiny house builder and architect just built himself and his wife a bigger (but still tiny) home, equipped with a space-saving elevator bed.

This contemporary small dwelling has both a main-floor bedroom and a secondary sleeping loft.

Bill Gates take note: It's all in here and It is surprising how little has changed

Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something!

During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter.

What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris.