While banana farmers watch their plantations get ravaged by a fungal disease, scientists think they may have found a solution.

Don't take those cheap yellow fruits for granted! They're at the center of a great agricultural turmoil.

Here are 4 common problems with tomatoes during the summer – and tips for how to fix them.

More than 8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles have been recalled worldwide (including the 2010 Prius), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has linked at least 52 deaths to unexpected acceleration in these vehicles. Although floormats

It's ugly, but it sure can keep that car from cooking, and it is going to be seen from a long distance.

Work/life balance is over-rated anyway.

The total estimated population of the Javan rhinoceros in Vietnam was perhaps eight individuals just three years ago. Now WWF reports that there is one less of the beyond critically endangered rhinos in the Cat Tien

In addition to being one of the planet's most endangered primates, northern white-cheeked crested gibbons are among the most romantic -- and it's their love of the serenade which clued researchers to a significant discovery. Over

Made with strong and versatile bamboo, this structure has had multiple lives and can be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled over and over again.

Free Geek is a non-profit reuse organization. Its mission: provide access to computers, the internet, education, and job skills to the local community.

The rise of clean energy jobs is outpacing the loss of fossil fuel ones.

Deep overhang controls light, provides privacy for bedrooms upstairs.

The solar powered lupine menace has proven so successful at scaring away wild boar from Japanese farms that it’s going into mass production.

This Japanese approach to managing household spending may be over 100 years old, but it's as relevant as ever.

When I asked whether vegans can eat carrots grown with manure, some commenters found the question despicable. But my intention was not to question anyone's commitment, nor to lessen the

From ancient urine helping to track climate change to space-age toilets that monitor our health, pee may be coming to our rescue.

I could write this post in my sleep, it is such a tired playbook that happens so often in real estate development.

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment.

Washing and drying clothes can take a toll on your wallet and the planet – these easy tips make it better.

What is radon? Is your home in a high risk zone? How can you test for radon? What should you do if radon levels are high? We answer your questions for radon awareness month.

Severe flooding in Spain has led to shortages so bad in the UK that some supermarkets are flying produce in from the United States.

They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up.

This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably.

This phrase, from author Adam Minter, has become my newest mantra.

You have to love celebrities on bikes!

100,000 acres of Sumatran rainforest to be protected in Indonesia by a new type of zoning, which will generate sustainable revenue from non-timber forest products.

Air quality, choice of materials and finishes are also concerns in this house in Oregon.

Photo: Gideon Tsang on Flickr We know that the concept of the "buy and sell handmade" blog Etsy has revolutionary implications for consumer culture and what it means to be part of a creative community. But does politics have a place in crafting

Demand for this 'green gold' is so high that people are waiting months to get a sapling for backyard planting.

The fire department demands trees and on-street parking be removed so that they can have 20' clear speedways

This is a very good idea that all of North America should consider.

It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls.

Value of Fossil Fuel Exports By Fuel, 1949-2010

We have lots of stuff, it's just unevenly distributed.

The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device.

It learns your usage patterns but can do a lot more.

I knew that real-time data on our energy use would be interesting. But I wasn't sure how much it would actually save us.

A new study claims that energy efficiency is driving the Smart Home market, but in fact every bit of smart tech is a little vampire.

This stunning temporary pavilion utilizes Hong Kong's time-honored bamboo construction methods in conjunction with cutting-edge computational design.

Built with the help of a village's last remaining bamboo weaver, this computer-designed pavilion was built by hand using local materials.

I grew up in the West of England. I like hard cider. And as a failed beekeeper, I owe a deabt of gratitude (or guilt?) to our furry pollinating friends. So I was delighted to hear that one purveyor of hard cider is

Built using traditional and local techniques of construction, this distinctive structure sits on the edge of a national forest and a long-vanished lake.

In honor of World Environment Day, organizers of the World’s fair highlighted the greenest exhibit designs.

The fruit company is spreading its clean energy bets across many sources.

The humble avocado pit has been rescued from the compost bin of obscurity and remade into these magical little sculptures.

Supporters of protecting the Teghut Forest in northern Armenia from a company's plans to build an open-pit copper mine there have an uphill battle to fight against the perception that mining

The plight of the bumblebee is a matter of great concern. Their numbers are declining, some species are on the brink of extinction and colony collapse disorder has spread in the U.S. Albert Einstein may (or may not) have said

If you like a little sugar in your morning (and late morning, and afternoon) coffee, but don't like the calories, there's a good chance you use one of the many artificial sweeteners on the market. But there's plenty of evidence

Ever wonder what the difference is between clover honey and wild flower honey? Steve Gentry of Steve's Bees gives us the scoop!