The man who brought us the Rap Guide to Evolution is back to entertain, educate, and inspire us with a thought-provoking album that captures the spirit of conservation.

Like a gadget from a superhero's gizmo-kit, two engineering students have invented a device to battle blazes with noise – water and toxic chemicals not required.

OK, maybe the Finns know something we don't - they are trying to pair smart phones, Big Data, and public and shared tranport to break free of private car-dependent cities.

Doing this was one of the best decisions I made when getting married. (So was marrying a great guy!)

The wheels on the desk go round and round.

Remember the story of Ohio's Bay Shore coal-fired power plant, the one that (perfectly legally) kills at least 46 million fish a year? Well that's still happening, but not without some legal challenges. A coalition of

Philly has more than 2X the number of bike commuters per capita of NYC.

This is very smart marketing, and not a bad looking bike.

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

This multifunctioning stair hides a generous bookcase underneath.

This is a big problem in old buildings: providing universal access without ruining the look of the building.

Not only did he have a startlingly brilliant brain for physics, but Stephen Hawking had a pretty good knack for life as well.

A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences serves as a great example of the interconnectedness of nature and how human activity can disrupt life-sustaining systems.

Could this be even more encouraging than a FitBit to get up and walk around?

Decommissioned buses are getting a second useful life as mobile shelters for Honolulu's homeless.

and really, are Christmas lights screwing up your Wi-Fi?

also: recycling in crisis, how we will live in 100 years.

This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free.

Scientists hope the technology that filmed it can make fishing more sustainable.

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.

The device is so thin it could be woven into fabric without changing the feel of it.

No detailed guidelines, no legally binding requirements, and a misplaced focal point are a recipe for failure.

For three days this summer, a local host could show you why their country consistently ranks among the happiest in the world.

Plan your big meal carefully to minimize what gets thrown away.

With its embrace of wild swimming, foraging, and stargazing, this cultural trend is spot-on for the modern world.

As reported in the Otago Daily Times, the noticeable impacts of climate change on area coral reefs and a recent starfish outbreak are not as bad as previously thought due to noticeable changes in the Fijian lifestyle. From

It's like flatpack without the fasteners; you just bang it together with the big mallet that's harder to lose than an Allen key.

Another tool that makes life easier to live without a car.

Neti pots are useful for flushing out clogged sinuses, but it's important to do it the right way.

Health care providers are alarmed by the rise in sleep disorders, but is it the kids or the parents who are in need of education?

Bangkok-based artist Nino Sarabutra investigates what really makes people happy, and how much money is needed to live a good life.

But video games are surprisingly OK, making teens feel happier.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says there's an ideal time.

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.

Ethical fashion brands tend to be very expensive, but there are ways to make the transition without spending a pile of money.

The company would use the Solara solar-powered drone, which can remain in flight for five years at a time!

Religious communities across the country will gather to reflect on the moral implications of climate change and our imperative to act. One man, in particular, should pay heed.

The world is divided into the optimists and the pessimists. Here are two methods for the latter group to deal with the inevitable gray mood after reading all the depressing news about the state of the earth.

Archeologists unearthed some eerie graffiti in history's most famous graveyard.

An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.

This renovated bus is a mobile coworking space that brings location-independent professionals out into the great outdoors, combining work with a hike, a bike trip or a surf ride on the waves.

In Ottawa, Canada, self-driving cars are being touted as a reason to delay transit investment.

If there's a holy grail of liquid renewable fuels it might look something like this: High yield per acre, doesn't negatively impact water supplies, doesn't compete with food crops, and is cost-competitive with fossil

With limited hours in the day, many U.S. schools are prioritizing lesson time over lunch time, leaving kids hungry and miserable.

No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus.

Matt Grocoff describes how his ancestors lived " in an elegant cradle-to-cradle, closed loop pattern."

Could this be the lawnmower we've all been waiting for?

Two hundred evangelical scientists recently wrote a letter to Congress making the religious case for passing climate change legislation.

A partnership between Moisson Montreal and the largest grocery chains in the province will continue to salvage hundreds of tons of food that would otherwise be discarded.

Michael Pollan's first food rule is simple: Eat Food, which he considers to be a different thing than what he calls edible foodlike substances, or "highly processed concoctions designed by food scientists, consisting mostly of ingredients derived from