The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.

The data center will be the largest in the world.

The new study shows that drones can handle longer aid delivery trips than previously thought.

Sunshine is wonderful, but you can have too much of a good thing. This device measures it.

But is this really a good idea? Maybe it is better to get up and flick a light switch instead of asking Alexa.

This example of programmable architecture uses lightweight materials and drones to help it adapt to environmental changes.

The blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about the majestic marine mammal.

Capt. Neill's Seafood Inc. said its blue crab meat was American-grown, but it was imported from South America and Asia.

Cruise ships and Disney's 'Frozen' have led to crowds of unprecedented size, about which Norwegians are not entirely happy.

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

This is something North American governments should copy.

This versatile small dwelling can be customized as a mobile office, guesthouse or "living wagon."

At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution.

The newest version of this solar charger & battery is lighter and offers a more powerful solar panel, and includes dual USB ports and a USB-C port.

When is the last time that a $5 gadget literally changed your life?

The inventors of the innovative LuminAID solar lantern are Kickstarting another version of their device, this time with the added feature of a charging port for portable electronics.

These ultra-thin solar charging devices use amorphous silicon technology, which is said to be effective even in shady or lower-light conditions.

This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles.

The latest product from One Earth Designs weighs just 10 pounds and packs down into a small carrying bag, but still delivers high performance fuel-free cooking.

A new way to deliver natural light to rooms without windows.

Everything you need to know about building a proper blanket fort.

A study suggests we should turn up the heat; it's not so simple.

Over the past few years journalists and commentators have denounced bottled water as an environmental evil. I can count myself as one of those after my article about the greenhouse gas emissions from producing and transporting one bottle of Fiji water

Water is vital to life. To many of us, it is within reach of a faucet, but for many others it is not. And it is fast becoming a scarce resource. As I note in Plan B 2.0 ), more than half the world's people live in countries where water tables are

The NYT's newly-minted blogger (and all-around excellent climate change journalist) Andrew Revkin follows up his earlier post exposing Peabody Energy's (laughable) ad campaign aimed at sliming Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for making the (right)

They are supposed to be better for your health, but standing desks don't come cheap. This inexpensive flat-pack design for a portable unit can turn your existing office furniture into a standing desk.

In stark contrast to other flat-pack furniture designs, Groovebox is meant to be as simple to put together as possible, with no fasteners, tools, or mammoth assembly instructions needed.

This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize.

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

This prototypical house acts as an active interface between its inhabitants and the outside.

The charity loses millions in rogue currency swap, just like the big boys.

Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help.

Working with nature instead of against it, forest gardens promise abundance, as well as the kind of resilience a changing climate demands.

Artist Kebreab Demeke's colorful, functional sculpture is among around a dozen projects examining the meaning of 'the good life' on display at an exhibition in Berlin.

A new exhibition in Toronto looks at sustainable development.

Stein may have gotten only 0.3% of the national vote, but that's actually a huge increase over what Greens have gotten in the past two elections.

Environmental initiatives are integral to addressing the "tale of two cities" that Mayor de Blasio campaigned on.

Changes closer to home would be nice too.

Our photo of the day comes from the rainforest of Ecuador.

A new study shows how adolescents quickly improved their sleep time and quality in just one week's time.

These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten.

India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents.

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.

A few intrepid film makers went to check it out. Their responses were not exactly uniform.

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.

From Japanese designer Sakura Adachi comes this marvel of space-saving design: "Trick," the bookshelf that hides a table and two chairs. Featured by Italian manufacturer Campeggi at the 2010 Salone del Mobile in Milan, this is a great

From South Korean design studio DesignJoo comes the Giro One, the piece that lets you put your own spin on your shelves, lighting, and side tables. The concept is simple: shelves can be added and their height adjusted by spinning them

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste -- on less money -- but with more design. He calls it LifeEdited. To find each ideal piece of furniture for his small Ne

Also spotted at the recent edition of the Feria Puro Diseno, Buenos Aires biggest design show, this simple yet interesting wooden home accessory goes in line with some of our favorite concepts: multi-purpose objects and small

From the impressive Vienna Vegetable Orchestra to hand-carved pipes and whistles in Japan, these creative people know how to find music anywhere, even in the crisper.