Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show

The Black Hornet, which can be carried in a soldier's pocket, has an onboard camera that gives troops video and still images of hard-to-access places.

2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash.

An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

Wild finches in the Galapagos made famous by Charles Darwin 'self-fumigate' their nests using human-made pesticides.

Renewable energy doesn't just slow climate change, it saves water too — lots of it.

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.

A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go?

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

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

Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror.

Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you?

Researchers propose developing nanobots that connect our brains with the cloud.

Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009.

In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your bu

All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011.

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

Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced.

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.

U.S. startup DroneSeed merges technology and forestry to give scorched woodlands a second chance from above.

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

Health officials have identified a 'very strong culprit' for the devastating sickness linked to e-cigarettes.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

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

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?

Viral videos and social media have catapulted the once-rejected Orabrush into a mainstream product — first for people and now for pets.

Conservation photographer Morgan Heim talks about her work, and how being foolish can lead to brilliant things.

Rolling Stones piano player Chuck Leavell shows off Charlane Plantation, where he champions the importance of trees.

After the event, all the wood will be recycled or given away in Mexico to be used to build homes.

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.

After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America.

Residents of Harriman, TN share their experiences during and since the billion gallon coal ash spill.

Matt Jones was arrested by TVA police after driving home elderly residents from a community meeting discussing the coal ash spill.

The building is the first major art and education facility to earn Platinum level LEED certification.

Now that it's established itself as one of the greenest homes in the Volunteer State, the New Norris House is seeking a private buyer.

Following in the footsteps of Fibonacci and the Mandelbrot Set, a computer program creates beautiful structures of chaos.

How the Sahara Desert both contributes to and checks the formation of big hurricanes.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

Nine of the top 12 cars on the 2015 ACEEE list are either plug-ins or hybrids.

Reebook partners with architecture firm Gensler for 'Get Pumped,' a conceptual scheme in which health-conscious drivers rule the roads.