Paper Age reports that "total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6.4% in August compared to August 2010." Burrowing in, Fortress Specialty Cellulose echos the

It's a mix of good design, a tough standard and sophisticated engineering.

This year, NOAA predicts a massive "dead zone" the size of New Jersey will bloom in the Gulf of Mexico. Brian Merchant reports on the cause and consequences of dead zones.

A bright white antelope with long thin horns, the Arabian oryx is thought to have inspired early stories of unicorns. (Its two horns appear as one when viewed from the side.) And until

It seems that you can build just about anything out of wood.

At least $40 million worth of carbon credits have been stolen in recent weeks from various registries across Europe, in what some are calling a growing black market for carbon credits.The Wall Street Journal explains that there are

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.

You may have heard that the iPhone 3G went on sale this morning. I saw a line outside of the AT&T; stores here in Manhattan, and I heard there was a line around the block this morning at the Union Street Apple store in San

This is what happens when LEDs get cheaper and better: designers use more of them. Someone predicted this once.

Yep, people can do pretty amazing things when they set their sights on it. These are some of our favorite (sometimes crazy) human accomplishments and amazing feats of strength.

Break out the gold lamé, Grandma, and trip the light fantastic!

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

The diet appears to act on gut bacteria in a way that helps hinder physical frailty and reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find.

A surprise gathering organized over the Internet gathers to meditate in a mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Perhaps now our body clocks will get the attention they deserve.

This super easy recipe makes a plant-based pumpkin pudding that is rich, creamy, healthy, and delicious.

Trust the rock stars, or your doctor.

When it comes to communicating an alignment with personal values, it doesn’t get more personal than social media.

Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done.

Instead of flaring off gas, they are burning it to run computers that mine bitcoins. Is this any better?

The online-only financial institution will provide low cost loans for solar, electric cars and even electric-assist bicycles.

It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor.

Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway

These foods can be used in many different recipes.

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.

Nothing exotic here, but it's all practical, versatile, and nutritious.

The secret to a diet that makes the microbes in your gut healthy, for fighting obesity and disease

These flat-packed rest-and-recovery units could take the load off hospitals in a hurry.

From sleep aids to pain relievers, here's how to grow your own natural remedies.

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?

Since we can't give you wine or Xanax, please accept these kittens to soothe your nerves.

From knocking out fleas and ticks to fighting the havoc of hairballs, these simple, all-natural remedies are both planet and pet approved.

Even with the growing number of tiny apartments and multi-functional homes coming up in the media these days this project shows the English architect had it right in the 1940s.

If you thought that by quitting meat or at least going weekday vegetarian you were doing your part to avoid factory farming,

"The labeling provision was eliminated from the bill due to fears that it opened the state up to a lawsuit. The attorneys for the leadership & Governor's office felt the Constitutional rights of Monsanto gave them the power to successfully sue the state."

You thought disco was dead? Not with these old payphone booths, now transformed into ultra-exclusive, tiny dance clubs, complete with the disco ball.

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.But Medellin has come a tremendous distance in less than a decad

Medellin, Colombia: This city's name used to strike fear in peoples' hearts. In the 80s and early 90s, it was known as the drug capital of the world and the most violent city on the planet.

One of the rarest insects in the world, the Wallace’s giant bee, has been found in Indonesia.

It's time to rethink how we dress for work.

Durable yet biodegradable, these special dishcloths can replace paper towels, sponges, dish towels, microfiber cloths, and chamois.

This might be the perfect bed for a New York apartment.

Another look at what's out there in the world of composting and other alternative toilets

Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air.

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable.

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.