Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.

British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel.

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth.

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.

Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.

Cabinets and trim crafted out of natural wood do require a certain amount of TLC to keep them at their lustrous best.

If you are aiming for more minimalist surroundings but find it hard to part with things, this trick could work for you.

You don't have to become a beekeeper (unless you really want to) to show your children how important these pollinators are.

The apiarian artery is the buzziest infrastructure project in Scandinavia.

Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them.

New EPA regulations will clean up the biggest problem with burning wood: pollution and particulates.

Swale, a barge repurposed into a 'floating food forest,' lets people pick and eat produce for free.

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

PVC puts out a lot of nasty stuff when it burns, and it's probably still in the soot.

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.

Mankind does some weird things to save animals from extinction.

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Mint is front and center in this classic cocktail synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. You can choose how you want to make it, though.

Seltzer that's low in alcohol and calories is all the rage.

We're surrounded by any number of dangers, but which ones should you really worry about? Take the quiz to find out what's more likely to summon the Grim Reaper.

New flexible glowing sheets are inexpensive, easy to recycle, and could someday replace lightbulbs and OLED technology.

Empowering consumers to make smart decisions can change the marketplace and shrink our national energy footprint.

A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin

From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways.

Fall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.

The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.'

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.

Spiders are great for pest control, except when they overtake your home. Here are some nontoxic solutions for dealing with them at your house.

The United Nation's World Water Day is a perfect time to remember how precious little fresh water we have, and how to keep it safe.

Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how.

Whether you filed your taxes early or are scrambling at the last minute, it's not a bad idea to start planning what to do with your tax refund.

Help support fair trade products and get a shot at winning a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

Find out who won a year's worth of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and how contest promoted the benefits of fair trade.

The tardigrade, otherwise known as the water bear, is a very small but tough little creature, but new research has revealed their Achilles' heel.

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships

Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi

The super-fast "Hyperloop" travel concept is just the latest in a series of big, bold dreams by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?

A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.