Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions.

Fair Trade USA has just released an app that allows users to upload the location of fair trade products that they find for sale. No smartphone? No problem. Use

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.

City Food Tours has a delicious new walking tour dedicated to showcasing local foods.

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

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason

Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.

From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards at every level of the home. Here is a bottom-to-top summary of some o

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

Picked no-VOC paints for your health and home air quality? Then ask California to regulate VOCs in common products.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.

It might be time to give this oft-maligned home decor another chance.

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.

Not if you're an artist, therapist, love counselor or yoga instructor.

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.

We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful.

Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

Ryan Nicodemus discusses how and why he and Joshua Fields Millburn left successful careers, ditched most of their stuff, and set up shop in a Montana cabin.

New research could stop the spread of citrus greening, a disease that is killing Florida's oranges.

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.

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.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has found a new route to some interesting rocks after its original path proved too difficult to traverse.

NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students.

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.

So do stars Anthony Edwards and Carmen Ejogo.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.

James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings.

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.

Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here’s what they found.

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.

From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.