Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.

First the Danes fund the largest wind company in the U.S. Now the Spaniards are set to open a 24-megawatt solar plant in California. Why are American investors

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Can drinking coffee reduce your carbon footprint? Tiny Footprint Coffee claims it roasts the world's first carbon-negative coffee.

Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows.

Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process.

The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta has a sustainable restaurant, a green certification, and a reasonable price tag.

Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model.

Good food and wine at a sustainable Fell’s Point restaurant.

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.

More than just the seafood is local at this Maryland waterfront restaurant.

Virginia’s Mimslyn Inn brings a fresh idea from farm to table to schools.

You know what a “farm-to-fork” restaurant is, but what’s a “seed-to-stove” restaurant?

A slew of coupon and gift certificate sites offer discounts to sustainable restaurants, but sometimes you have to do your homework.

Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be.

A restaurant's reputation and, ultimately, bottom line depend on cleanliness. The dilemma for restaurant operators is that most products used for cleaning and p

Organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers and fries cooked in olive oil make a fast-food meal worth going out for — once in a while.

Instagramming your restaurant could get you a slap on the wrist from the chef. Should it?

Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals.

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far.

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

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.

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

Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues

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Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

If you're thinking about moving to another country, his handy tool lets you compare everything from free time to health care costs.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

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

Miguel Luna is using grassroots organizing to rehabilitate the river and the communities near it through his group, Urban Semillas.

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.

Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover.

The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees.

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.

Citing a need to protect native species, this New Zealand town is proposing an all-out cat ban.

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

One hundred people are still in the running to become humanity's first Mars explorers.

To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.