In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

Anyone with an internet connection and a few hours to spare has access to education and it's often free. Here's a sampling of the knowledge that awaits you.

Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009.

China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States.

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

Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love.

Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes.

Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine.

Customers at Ortine's in Brooklyn sit among the gardens where the food on their plates grows.

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.

The City of Brotherly Love hosts a restaurant week with a local twist and offers a free, downloadable cookbook, 'Center City Cooks,' which includes seasonal rec

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.

The new blade, which was designed by Marcio Loos, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering of Case Western Reserve

Wind energy is often viewed as environmentally friendly. Still, even if wind turbines are situated so as to not inadvertently kill birds and bats, they may carr

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

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.

Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist?

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

Technology projects a touchscreen onto your hand, clothes, a wall, or any surface, so you can operate your phone without removing it from your pocket.

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

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

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

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

Viral videos and social media have catapulted the once-rejected Orabrush into a mainstream product — first for people and now for pets.

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

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.

Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars.

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.

The now former congressman leaves behind a lengthy pro-environment record.

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.

This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true.

After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America.

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how he went from making fuel in his backyard (let's just say the EPA

In this episode, Chuck chats with fellow musician Rob Del Bueno from Refuel Biodiesel about how to make biodiesel. "It's simple to do," Del Bueno says, "but it'

Video: Chuck visits one of the first 24-hour card-swipe biodiesel filling kiosks.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.

The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes.

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award.

Critics of the Via Verde project in Mexico City argue that making a busy beltway more aesthetically pleasing only encourages motorists to keep driving.

New research shows that urban green space largely benefits the wealthy and educated, not the underserved communities that need it most.