Moving 1.7 People Every Single Day!This is how bus rapid transit (BRT) should be! TransMilenio's 104 stations allow the citizens of Bogota (in Colombia) to get to work, move around the city, run errands... All of that very conveniently and quickly -

Hornets, yellow jackets, tarantula hawks oh my. Wasps might be scary, but a world without them would be a disaster.

Katherine and Margaret share their tips for green travel.

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

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.

The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too.

Even in the wild world of offbeat wind energy machines, Tyer Wind's design stands out.

Before 2015, the Mozambique reserve lost many thousands of elephants due to rampant poaching – now they’ve just had a full year without any illegal deaths.

The newfound fossils shed light on the early evolution of one of the planet’s most mysterious amphibians.

A toilet is just the working end of a much larger system that can have a huge impact on society.

New York's brown bat continues to be hard hit by White Nose Syndrome (WNS). WNS is named for the white fungus that eats bat tissues and wakes the bats prematurely from hibernation. WNS has been

Geothermal is a stable & plentiful source of clean energy available all around the world, including in the United States (especially in the West). But that industry is still in its infancy and very little of that resource's potential is being tapped.

The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone.

Circular Systems' innovative technology promises to transform food waste fibers into wearable fabric.

The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns.

Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion.

Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.

Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message.

These lockable aluminum panniers might be the answer to my prayers.

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.

Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs.

A small subterranean living space becomes a surprisingly luxurious urban dwelling.

Omar Sherzad's single-room art studio doubles as a second home for his family of four. Who wouldn't want a night at the museum?

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.

There are some ideas that come around again with every economic crisis.

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

Why design fancy cups that work like disposables? Just sit down and smell the coffee.

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?

There is more money in it for the Convenience Industrial Complex.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.

A new report describes this trend, happening in suburbs and small towns near successful big cities.

New research reveals that the active ingredient in whitening products can damage the layer beneath the tooth's enamel.

You shouldn't have to suffer through the winter with dry and cracked lips.

Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

That's a switch: a product from the field of medicine has won a design prize.

This year's specially designed and built pavilion looks like a colourful worm on the ground.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.

Elegant necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings are planted with hardy succulents and worn as jewelry.

Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.

As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying

Grimy fingers in the mouth leads to decreased risk of developing allergies, new study suggests.

Cold weather won't stop Scandinavian moms from their age-old practice of parking baby prams outside in all weathers...and leaving the babies napping.

With barbecue season in full swing, the benefits of using your grill are nearly endless: The meals you can make are delicious, healthy, and guaranteed to keep your kitchen cooler than using your oven.But even slow food grill dinners, be they evenings al