With Sonoma County in the bag, affordable prefab builder Blu Homes unveils its first project in Southern California: a remote, low-impact desert retreat owned b

The modern prefab specialists at Modscape went for the obvious when naming this doozy of a concept home. But hey, it fits.

Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health.

It's colder up here and the harvest is earlier, but that's not the only reason Canadian Thanksgiving is different than American Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats will be here soon, but being proactive can help you win the battle of the bulge.

Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms.

The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales.

Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

From nearsightedness to bone mass, a trip to the International Space System has a notable effect on astronauts' bodies.

As acidic seawater forces shellfish to grow thinner shells, scientists warn of a ripple effect that could alter marine ecosystems around the planet.

Aging pipelines leak dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi

As you click through these incredible photos, you'll remember just why it's worth fighting to save our oceans.

Business as usual is destroying our lives and the environment.

These individuals and organizations support a variety of green causes with generously large donations.

iFixit.org is dedicated to providing free repair manuals to every gadget on Earth.

To help erase unsightly yellowing brought on by air pollution, India's crown jewel is looking for new beauty miracles.

While the Camp Fire rages over 100 miles away in the Sierra Nevada foothills, San Francisco experiences an air pollution emergency.

Eco-Sense, described as North America's first code-approved, seismically engineered load-bearing insulated cob residence, is one of the first projects to gain s

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.

The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public Sept. 15 amid controversy and concerns.

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.

Scientists devise a BS calculator to identify the world's biggest liars.

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.

Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

Are natural flavors better and safer than artificial flavors? The answer may surprise you. Here's everything you need to know about flavor engineering.

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.

The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor.

Tour a "top-of-the-line" 1970s RV inhabited by a recovering shopaholic who has given up the garage sales for a simpler life that's not dictated by stuff.

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.

Handling small tasks immediately can boost well-being and reduce stress.

These epidemics have hit full force, with scientists scrambling to unravel the causes and, more importantly, the solutions.

Video: Newscasters say relationship may be old news, but it does add a new twist to a day of reunions.

Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service.

Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification.

The Ocean Cleanup is ready to launch plastic-eating System 001 to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

This infographic breaks down how plastic pollution is killing marine life and what you can do to prevent it.

Benôit 'Ben' Lecomte hopes his attempt to swim across the Pacific will bring awareness to the plastic pollution creating 'an ocean in peril.'

Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard.