Contrary to what many people believe, they're not going to charity – just straight to landfill.

New research suggested benefits for giving students the option to stand during class.

After 52,696 steps, a review of a LifeSpan treadmill desk.

Many feared the worst, and it seems like that's what we got.

It's déjà vu all over again, again! Auto dealers have been fighting Tesla Motors on multiple fronts for a while now, trying to either force them to do business with the traditional sales model, or be prohibited from selling in certain states.

No half-done couch here; there's a big place to sit and socialize.

The mixing of old and new is one of the toughest things to deal with in architecture. Do you try to blend in, doing faux old, or stand out in contrast? Does everything get perserved in amber or can

Partnering with a forest conservation non-profit to plant a tree for every watch purchased, Analog Watch Co. creates chic timepieces out of recycled wood.

It's almost like there is a concerted campaign to turn distracted walking into a serious problem.

We have gone beyond gentrification and are now talking about Pikketyfication, aristocratization and plutocratification.

This is shipping container architecture that makes sense.

An electrifying story from Germany, where they are wiring the autobahn.

Another look at a controversial housing project.

Drivers used to get away with murder; new legislation is much stronger.

A lot of the permaculture design principles make just as much sense for buildings.

The new find may change anthropologist's conception of early Peruvian prehistory.

New research documents that mantises worldwide are eating small birds; in the US, invasive mantis species are devouring hummingbirds.

A good, if not very accurate, idea.

When I wrote about the cocaine industry destroying rainforests, many commenters argued that really it is the prohibition of drugs—not the drugs themselves—that create these negative consequences. That debate will most likely get stirred up

Nanotechnology breakthroughs have lead to a successful prototype of a device that could charge your cell phone with ambient noise or the conversations of users.

This waste-to-resource project not only produces a less smoky and long-burning fire, but could also help improve health and sanitation outcomes.

There’s some good news about the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.

Eben Weiss, the Bike Snob, is an unexpected source for this proposal to save the environment.

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And dancing robots!

Why does this not surprise me?

A new study used DNA testing to reveal shark meat being sold under generic fish names.

Images via Cop15 opening film 'Please Help The World' This is the first in a series of guest posts by journalist and climate change communications strategist Ella Saltmarshe When we think about the future of the world, it's mostly bad. I'm not sure when

Between 2002 and 2015, these 'streamer lines' helped reduce seabird by-catch in Alaskan fisheries by 78%.

Their priorities certainly are different than ours are.

With daycare costs rising, perhaps ditching the building is not such a crazy idea.

Once these plant-based meats showed up in fast food chains, they ceased to be cool.

It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters.

Every bag they make is different, which creates a real marketing and display problem.

IKEA had a choice to make it shallow and cheap or heavy and deep.

Join the DETOX campaign to pressure the fashion industry to stop exposing our kids to hazardous chemicals and contaminating waterways.

Greenpeace urges outdoor lovers to reject the chemicals used in popular weather-resistant fabrics.

Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you.

Knowing where trash comes from is the first step in figuring out better, more sustainable solutions.

Bay Area Bike Share is about to launch in San Francisco, with plans for 700 bikes and 70 stations around San Francisco, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Jose.

Using a bit of research and lots of careful gardening, this man was able to help reestablish a population of rare butterflies in his backyard.

It's time to take back the streets from all the cars and make room for alternative modes of transportation.

Scientists find that scary fish robots can quickly stress invasive fish species into reduced reproduction.

A number of states are edging out insurance companies. This could be huge for the environment.

According to a new study, if you're lonely, you're not alone.

From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest.

One in 300 people are extreme early birds, and it may be genetic.

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.

With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair.