From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

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

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted.

BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store.

Begun in her bedroom when she was 13, this dedicated woman’s Little Nature Museum has never stopped growing and inspiring visitors.

From animals and architecture to treasures and wild weather, these are the shows we’ll be watching this month.

Meet the environmental organizations wielding the power of Facebook to inspire, educate and advocate for the planet.

Don't dwell on the bad stuff that happened in 2016. Take a look at the year's best news.

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.

New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.

Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response.

Did you know that specific foods could help maintain healthy blood sugar levels? Here are 6 of them.

A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture.

These cute canines are so popular that they're giving all those Internet-famous cats a run for their kibble.

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.

Mercury, bloodletting, corpses, radioactive water and even heroin are just some of the treatments doctors used to prescribe patients.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.

USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.

New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again.

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

​Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.'

Private brokerage service Ecostreamjet purchases carbon credits to offset emissions generated by each flight.

Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air.

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give

The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway.

Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office.

Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building.

From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar.

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.

After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies.

Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday?

There are all sorts of other things to gather together into a bouquet and give with love.

Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for your favorite home cooks? Here are some suggestions for super useful tools that they’ll love.