Italy has a certain experience in changes of government, having seen 68 different governments in 73 years. However, even by Italian standards, what happened this summer to the first populist government in an advanced economy is unusual, to say the least. It is also instructive for other countries, showing the key roles of parliaments and…

A recent public opinion survey conducted by Brookings non-resident senior fellow Shibley Telhami sparked headlines focused on its conclusion that American views of Muslims and Islam have become favorable. However, the survey offered another important finding that is particularly relevant in this political season: evidence that the cleavages between supporters of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, respectively, on Muslims, Islam, and the Israeli-Palestinians peace process are much deeper than on most other issues.

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Our photo of the day comes from the vibrant hills of California.

The Sierra Club is pointing attention to the once-through cooling systems used by many power plants. Power plants suck up over 200 billion gallons of water a day, and with that water comes millions of fish that don't exactly

Study shows that customers think the non-monetary benefits of the smart grid are great. That is, once someone explains what they are...

Mark Siddall of LEAP measures and calculates everything, thinks about it, and then calculates it again.

Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.

We have made the case that small fridges make good cities; now a new study indicates that small fridges make healthier people.

In July of 2007, the East Coast was slammed by a record-setting heat wave. From New York City to Washington, DC, temperatures averaged above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, causing more than 40 deaths.

I have always wondered why a sandwich of polystyrene and concrete is considered green, and have taken significant abuse for my position on insulated concrete forms (ICF). Now an interim report from the impressive-sounding MIT Concrete

The Google-funded research shows that there's 3 million megawatts of geothermal power, across the entire US, waiting to be tapped via enhanced geothermal techniques.

A mug of herbal tea a day may keep the doctor away!

And it is beautiful too.

Air quality, choice of materials and finishes are also concerns in this house in Oregon.

While the world chases solar generating windows, we see how to do solar generating walls.

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

photo: NASA (click to see large) Polly Higgins has been getting more press pushing for 'Ecocide' to be enshrined as an international crime, and now a new photo from NASA really shows what Higgins is talking about: The wholesale destruction of Semirara

Analysis bridges differences between various climate change models to predict North American climate change with high certainty. Will skeptics finally be convinced?

There's more than one way to go up in a small space, and this is one smart alternative.

It was shot from "sea to summit" in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the most dynamic landscapes on Earth.

San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal.

Our photo of the day comes from the magical rainforest of Ecuador.

Getting enough nutrients from food reduces risk of death, not the same could be said for nutrients in pill form. And in fact, some supplements were linked to increased risk of death.

Inspired by a centuries-old text on traditional Chinese medicine, a young researcher has found that seeds from the gingko tree could prove helpful for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

Packed with smart advice, this downloadable PDF is full of delicious recipes that can save you money and hassle.

People are being killed every day and the problem is the design of our streets as much as the cars and drivers.

A new report card from the Electronics TakeBack Coaltion shows how each retailer stacks up when it comes to recycling the merchandise they sell us.

Electric bikes are the great leveller; a lot more people will be doing this.

Researchers found that a 10 percent increase in trees roughly matched a 12 percent decrease in crime in Baltimore.

When made from the right materials, buildings can be a solution, not a problem.

One more example of how words can become completely meaningless and even contradictory.

Up until now, only solid materials have offered the ability to capture materials using the filtering power of pores

This new map uses satellite technology to display the world's vegetation, and can be used for everything from weather predictions to deciding best land use practices.

The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail.

Along with climate-killing CO2, there are a lot of people-killing pollutants. Perhaps we should change our message.

Doing street improvements for pedestrians and cyclists increases sales by 30 percent. So why aren't cities doing it?

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

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

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the

Need a break from the news and bored of books? Here are some quality screen time suggestions of movies and TV shows that will (hopefully) take your mind off the pandemic.

Spoiler: your city will be much warmer year round.

Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers.

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.

Chairs are us and there are lots of them on display at the Clerkenwell Design Week.

Things of Intrinsic Worth is a feature-length documentary which focuses on the ways coal mining is harming the livelihoods of Montana ranchers.