A typical pacemaker could be powered by solar cells as small as 3.6 square centimeters, which could be implanted under the skin, thereby avoiding the need for periodic battery replacements.

Lead? Aerobic bacteria? Misleading labels? Consumer Reports tested popular brands of the widely used supplements; here's what they found.

The limited edition pieces are designed to give plastic waste a second life.

Researchers propose using the vibrations of the heart to keep pacemakers going, eliminating the need to replace batteries.

It wouldn't solve everything, but becoming a solar power hub could give a new spark to the area.

Some nice symbolism here... WWF-Nepal reports that it has just completed its target for 2011 of planted 108,000 trees in the Sacred Garden of Lumbini, where the Buddha was born roughly 2,500 years ago. Over the next ten years the

Using the bones of old-world infrastructure to build new-world infrastructure.

This Montreal collective is creating an online, crowd-sourced map that will document the city's wild spaces.

One of the biggest challenges of making cities more bike friendly is that most of the road space is already "used up." Adding bike lanes means removing something. That's when a bit of perspective comes in handy.

You can work with other location independent workers and do some holiday good deeds at the same time.

The information is pretty basic but it's not trivial, and would make a difference.

The Right to Repair movement is rapidly growing – and it can't come soon enough.

What started in Maryland is spreading. A running club with zombies that chase you. It's about survival of the fittest.

Designer Matt Kovaleski integrates a solar power system into a picnic table setup for workers at Vice

A traditional dwelling has been preserved by renovating it to include a new office, library, kitchen and guest room.

Satisfying the world’s unmet need for contraception would dramatically reduce population growth, easing pressure on natural resources.

There's symbolism here. Let's hope there's substance too.

A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome.

The overhaul now includes the Voyager feature for deep exploration, not just satellite views.

It's time for some fareness.

A study from Stanford University reveals the interconnectedness of politics and the environment.

Competition, oversupply, and unpredictable weather has caused the price of wild berries in Maine to hit a 30-year low.

Humanity's innate love for nature is integrated into this design for a biologically attuned and meditative workspace in London.

The electric quadracycle is clad in a composite made from hemp and cashews.

This modular design can adapt to any situation, meaning more usable space can be freed up.

Life can be hard for start-up companies, particularly in the current economic climate. Often the need to keep costs down means that decent office space becomes unaffordable. It can be even harder for a small company to implement a green office policy if

Working in shared office spaces is an attractive solution for creative start-ups, and has become more and more sought-after in many of the bigger cities. Green Spaces in Manhattan has turned into a well-working

Scientists have found that the chemicals used to replace BPA over the past 20 years have the same damaging effects.

Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator.

Discover the once-gorgeous South Pacific island where all your plastic trash ends up.

This beautiful product, made in the U.S. from sustainable and recycled materials, is my smartest office purchase to date.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

The modular MoreFloor system lets you store things in your floor -- clothes, shoes, even a bed.

Don't just sit there, do something.

This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space.

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.

These people know a thing or two about money. And they say it's INACTION that's going to cost us.

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

This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero

Current water treatment can't remove these wastes that are increasingly implicated in serious environmental effects

Scientists say levels are dangerously high, affecting wildlife and ecosystems.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

Ethics and environmental consciousness drove this project by DIALOG at the University of Calgary.

In the "sleepy neighborhood" of Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles, a modern Proto Home sits among a mix of single-family dwellings from over the last few

In York, Alabama they now have public space where before they had a collapsing house.

Unless the desperately needed rain arrive, São Paulo residents are being warned to "prepare for a collapse like they've never seen before."

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.