Eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann speaks with Prudence Ferreira about the three criteria for Passivhaus certification. Prudence is the founder of Integral Impact Inc, a green building firm with a strong focus on zero energy buildings. As the president of

From saucy to the divine, the origins of some flower names add even more to the loveliness of their blooms.

A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars.

It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive.

From frigid naps to diaperless infants to independence at a young age, it takes all kinds to raise the next generation - something that Americans would do well to remember.

Where does Fluffy go when you aren't looking, and just what does Snowball get up to when she leaves the yard? A new study looks at how housecats move around.

The first ever global study of the iconic cats found that things are worse than expected.

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.

This family's self-built tiny house is part of a small off-grid homestead out in Maui.

Dubbed "Freedom Cove," this remarkable home is a decades-long labor of love built in an inlet in British Columbia.

The London Olympics are only beginning, but the next ones are already underway with Rio's ambitious urbanization plan. Its latest inauguration: the city's third largest green area.

And then they yell at cyclists for not following the rules.

They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.

This summer, students are spending 8 weeks conserving nature in hands-on environmental internships in NY and Philadelphia for The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative.

If you've ever seen a colony of bats on the move and wondered what they're up to, this is the billboard for you. The "Bat Billboard," a collaboration of designer Chris Woebken and artist Natalie Jeremijenko, is a

Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment

Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?

It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy.

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.

There's already a global cocoa shortage, but prices haven't risen enough to make it worthwhile for cocoa farmers. They're switching to rubber instead.

What happens when ten famous designers get what they wished?

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?

The non-profit has made three new announcements at CES this year, one of which is the OLPC 4.0 that switches from laptop to tablet and back.

Associates at VPI share their stories in honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can help #CurePetCancer, visit www.CurePetCancer.com

Trust is critical, especially for a person with autism and their family. Meet the Vollmert family and get a sense of how they approach daily life and planning for a financially secure future with their autistic son, Scott. Learn more: http://u.nm.com/1AQBAsN

They created their own path. Will you create yours?

Monster and Brandwatch break down exactly how Americans are feeling about their jobs.

Smartphones hold increasing amounts of sensitive personal data, so every device is now a mixed-use device. As a result, businesses must protect employee privacy as fiercely as corporate security.

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Lee and Lucille Allen share the story of how their Clayton Home changed their lives.

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.

Nutrient-depleting bacteria are decimating olive groves throughout the Mediterranean, with devastating consequences.

Shay Mitchell Free The Children empowerment PSA

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Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible

Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible

Their Future: TV PSA

Fifth Third's eBus travels nationwide, armed with Fifth Third bankers to help customers in underbanked areas with all their financial needs, including budgeting tips, personal counseling and more.

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Edelman’s “The American Well-Being Study” found companies and brands have an opportunity to support individual well-being. Those that do are rewarded through increased brand trial and advocacy.

Trust is critical, especially for a person with autism and their family. Meet the Vollmert family and get a sense of how they approach daily life and planning for a financially secure future with their autistic son, Scott. Learn more: http://u.nm.com/1AQBAsN

They created their own path. Will you create yours?

More than half of Americans, 55%, have or plan to change their retirement contributions — and of that group, 54% are contributing less to have more cash on hand. Here's how to figure out if you should make changes, too.

Now that many people are self-isolating, spending habits have changed. Here, five couples share how their spending has changed since the pandemic hit.

Combining your finances with your partner as a married couple can be tricky. To help things go smoothly, check out these money podcasts and personal finances books that are specifically geared toward couples.

Latino entrepreneurs are among the majority of small business owners directly impacted by the economic fallout.

"History tells us that the odds of another deep decline are very, very high," one strategist said.

The stock market just experienced one of its worst five-day drops ever, but the Dow is back up thousands of points in two days. History says that shouldn't be a surprise to investors.

Since 1990, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index have bounced back in quarters that directly follow quarters when the S&P declined by 10% or more, according to market history.