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

The development of a smart grid would have substantial environmental and economic benefits.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)

See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley.

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.

This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives.

Ethanol subsidies are such a wedge issue in Iowa that one candidate says he will stay away.

Maybe carbon offsetting isn't as fool-proofed as many businesses would like people to believe.

Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.

You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger.

To go net-zero it's better to try and reduce demand than to increase supply. Here are some very good places to start.

Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show.

The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm.

For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now.

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.

In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too.

Although not the flashiest thing on the block, GE unveils a WiFi-connected LED bulb with a more agreeable price point than its peers.

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.

Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.

Sherry Turkle says we are losing our capacity for empathy, and our ability to carry on a conversation.

Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station.

From magnifiers to medication trackers, these apps can help savvy seniors stay on track.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.

In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

American Express is encouraging its card members to shop at small businesses this Saturday.