Researchers conducted the largest controlled study yet of the effects of energy drinks on the heart and blood pressure in healthy adults.

Thirty bottles will buy you a ticket on the subway or bus.

Can we hear them saying, "I told you so!" to the rest of the outdoor gear industry?

Keep your plants in fighting shape, even after the first frost sets, with a geodesic-dome greenhouse of your very own. And raise a homegrown cantaloupe to Buckminster Fuller while you're at it.

The recycling industry is in a state of panic, hit by two forces beyond its control. The first problem is the economy (go figure). Demand for consumer products is down; retailers are focusing on price versus value. China (the

Robert Rubin saves " the last, monumental prototype that Bucky was working on when he died".

Summer and winter, they are round rms w vu

A lot of websites are saying so, but there is no evidence that it ever happened.

Domes are tough. Here is a design that tries to make them comfortable. Does it live up to its billing?

Tomorrow, real men eat quiche (cheese pi).

Those of us who love everything Bucky are stunned too.

The biggest one is that no matter how clever the design, it is the land that matters, not the house, and that nothing has changed in 70 years.

Fretting about authenticity and appearance detracts from more important concerns.

Apparently people are eating less of it.

First we have to declare 'peak livestock', then eat less beef and more beans.

Much of the world eats the same thing every day. Why are we so preoccupied with variety?

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

The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture.

New research reveals the first solid evidence that an animal (other than humans) can distinguish emotional expressions in another species.

The story combines the beauty of nature, wanderlust, and the deep love that can exist between human and dog.

It could also help us eradicate heritable diseases in dogs.

Todmorden is a town that embraced the local food movement by growing their own fruit and veg anywhere in public spaces. They also have an Egg Map and a Green Route for the Vegetable Tourists!

The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.

A great gesture that allows you to zoom into a map with one hand on your smart phone.

The mapping technology will eventually be used to get precise solar power potential information for any location around the world.

To view the planet without being hindered by dense white clouds, just check out Google's latest high resolution images of Earth.

A group of the drones were sent to fly around the massive mountain and take HD photos that were then made into a rich 3D model.

The new map was created from a study of over a decade's worth of Landsat satellite images and is the first to show in fine detail land use changes around the globe.

The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail.

The wind has never been this beautiful...

Travel back in time and explore the geography of history from the comfort of your home with the new gallery of Google Maps.

The software lets you virtually float down the Yampa River, which has been largely unchanged by man.

Now we'll be able to see air pollution information along with city maps.

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

Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier.

80% of diseases in developing countries trace back to contaminated water. Could a simple ingredient from the kitchen shelf solve the problem?

The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.

In some areas of the world, transporting water to where it is needed is a major burden, in terms of both time and health, but a new solution may help to ease that process.

A concept water bottle pulls water from the air like the Namib Desert Beetle.

Providing clean water in areas with minimal local resources may be as simple as implementing this ingenious DIY water treatment system.

The newfound aquifer contains enough water to quench Kenya for decades to come.

As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range

California has been going through a drought for about 3 years now, with 2013 being the driest year on record.

You may love the energy kick from coffee, but too much can be a bad thing. Try some of these greener, cleaner-burning 'fuels' that will wake you up, nourish your body, and keep you going longer.

Burning fossil fuels puts out a lot more than just CO2.

And it couldn't come a moment too soon.

We are going backward, not forward.

It seems that the biggest Saudi field is losing its punch.

Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas?

A 1.5-degrees-Celsius warmer world would bring bigger gusts of wind more regularly.