bs

11 jobs for people who are good with their hands

Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living.




bs

'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.




bs

Cap and trade is facing obstacles across the country

Cap and trade may finally be finished in Washington, but it's been dying elsewhere for a while.




bs

Observations from the Natural Products Expo East

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.




bs

Website only stocks products that last a lifetime

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.




bs

Comparing MyPlate to farm subsidies

If the USDA says that vegetables and fruits should make up half of our diets, why does less than 1 percent of its food subsidies go to farmers who grow produce?




bs

5 celebs you didn't know were amazing cooks

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.



  • Arts & Culture

bs

Marmot photobombs time-lapse video, licks camera

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.




bs

The right's fight to kill EV subsidies (and the Chevy Volt)

It's political. The mantra is that electric cars shouldn't be government-subsidized, but some of the same critics of these programs have no problem with billion




bs

Complete guide to sugar and sugar substitutes

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.




bs

Why refined carbs may trigger food cravings

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."




bs

Why is everyone so obsessed with toilet paper?

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.




bs

This obscure fruit might soon be as common as tomatoes

CRISPR gene editing is allowing scientists to make wild fruits like the ground cherry more agriculturally viable.



  • Research & Innovations

bs

More clean cars equals more jobs

Everybody's worried about the high unemployment rate, and they should be. But fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and electrics are putting Americans to work big time.




bs

More green jobs coming to Atlanta

HydroPhi Technology will base its hydrogen energy company in Atlanta, bringing 300 green jobs to the region.




bs

Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.




bs

EcoSense for Living: Weather stripping and light bulbs

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.




bs

How to make seed bombs

Enhance your neighborhood's flora with a little guerrilla gardening.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

bs

In Seattle, curbside composting takes a turn for the litigious

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?




bs

When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




bs

BSR: Partnering with Businesses for a Sustainable World

BSR focuses on a company’s national business operations and global supply chain from both environmental and social perspectives.




bs

Preserve Your Garden Harvest: How to Dry Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

bs

Cooking with Herbs: Infuse a Four-Course Meal with Flavor

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

bs

Plant bulbs at the right time for brilliant blooms in spring

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

bs

Why kids should work (and 10 ideas for jobs)

Life is expensive, and kids will learn important life lessons from earning and saving their own money.




bs

Catching up on green jobs news

The NAACP on the green economy, a CEO search at Veterans Green Jobs, and Indiana's green jobs future.




bs

Scientists create robot snake that climbs trees

Metallic python is the latest in a series of robot snakes designed to inspect tight spaces, disarm bombs and locate disaster survivors.



  • Research & Innovations

bs

Scientists create robot tank that climbs walls like a gecko

The technology could be used to clean or inspect inaccessible places, such as nuclear power plants and collapsed buildings.



  • Research & Innovations

bs

Spiders sprayed with carbon nanotubes spin superstrong webs

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.




bs

How crabs and trees could soon replace plastic

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a flexible packaging material that combines cellulose nanocrystals and chitin nanofibers. It could replace PET.



  • Research & Innovations

bs

In Rotterdam, a wind turbine that's also an apartment complex (and an observation wheel)

The conceptual Dutch Windwheel takes the term 'mixed-use development' to dizzying new extremes.




bs

Apple visionary Steve Jobs named most fascinating person of 2011

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.



  • Arts & Culture

bs

First 'tree lobsters' born in the U.S. hatch at San Diego Zoo

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.




bs

Subterranean cavefish lives deep underground and climbs waterfalls

Bizarre fish has evolved fins like no other and is capable of walking like a land animal.




bs

Why some cats hate belly rubs

The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly.




bs

Is cursive handwriting obsolete?

Some states have ditched the art of cursive writing so the teaching time can be used for other subjects, but it's making a comeback.




bs

Balanced Carbs for Peak Performance

Balanced Carbs for Peak Performance




bs

When will robots threaten to take over all the restaurant jobs?

The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

bs

New LED bulbs put out a lot more than just light

Sengled smart bulbs are an easy way to join the Smart Home revolution.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

bs

MHI Launches Full-scale Operations at New Subsidiary in Jakarta, Indonesia<br>-- New Subsidiary Will Ramp Up Sales and Services for Social Infrastructure Projects in Indonesia --

・ PT. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES INDONESIA will strengthen functions of previous Jakarta liaison office ・ Enhanced status will boost MHI's presence in Indonesia




bs

10 airliners with creative paint jobs

Here are examples of creative design and artwork on commercial airliners.




bs

Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic

Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone.




bs

The oceans are warming so fast, it&#39;s like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.



  • Climate & Weather

bs

Cheetah cubs born through IVF offer hope for their species

Cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are considered a 'groundbreaking scientific breakthrough.'




bs

The whimsical land art of sand bubbler crabs

Humans aren't the only creatures capable of creating beautiful art.




bs

17 giggle-inducing animal photobombs

Wild animals and beloved pets take the subtle art of photobombing to the next level.




bs

Make herb butter to preserve the last of your garden herbs

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.




bs

How to make fresh breadcrumbs

A rundown of the many questions that arise when a recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, like do you use soft fresh bread or let it get stale first?




bs

Book opens the door to knowing and growing medicinal herbs

If you're looking for a more natural way to treat ailments, you may want to start with a herb garden.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

bs

How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs

This didn't just happen; the creation of the suburbs and interstate highways were the direct result of a Cold War defense policy.