In China, it's shark fin soup, in Japan it's blue fin tuna for sashimi and sushi, and in the U.S. it's our love of nice thick fish fillets and billions of fish sticks consumed annually - these cultural habits are

Raid other rooms for items that can help you cook more efficiently.

This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage.

New research suggested benefits for giving students the option to stand during class.

Companies will do anything to protect their brand – maybe even redesign packaging.

It's déjà vu all over again, again! Auto dealers have been fighting Tesla Motors on multiple fronts for a while now, trying to either force them to do business with the traditional sales model, or be prohibited from selling in certain states.

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.

Just like your pet, these big cats can't resist the lure of an open cardboard cube.

Perhaps lofts are not the best solution for tiny homes and apartments.

Want to get quickly into the tree canopy? This modular set of stairs can be quickly and easily wrapped around any tree, without doing damage to the trunk.

No detailed guidelines, no legally binding requirements, and a misplaced focal point are a recipe for failure.

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.

I'm tired of every green initiative being hijacked by the negativism in this country. It's time to stand up and turn off.

The big day is over and it's time to think about getting rid of the tree. If you've got a sturdy one and want a piece of furniture, here's an idea.

The rating system is attacked in 2012 for its 2002 standard and the timing couldn't be worse.

Researchers have found that an Alzheimer's drug triggers dentine regrowth, eliminating need for fillings.

Some are even containerized and self-service, and have a lot more than just tools.

The Mandometer was originally developed to treat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa; it was developed to "teach patients how to eat and recognize hunger and satiety." There are clinics using the technology in Sweden, the USA and

Residents in southern Maryland have long felt like they live in an 'energy sacrifice zone.' They already have a nuclear power plant and now are trying to stop a liquid natural gas port.

Climate action is about to get radical.

Karaoke video explaining not to drink water from wells painted red as they contain high levels of arsenic (YouTube via RDI-Cambodia) For this writer, karaoke has long been thought as an activity to be endured rather than enjoyed (and I am sure I am not

Natural materials are the only ones that sequester carbon rather than produce it.

One of the UK's "Big Six" energy companies has gone a dark shade of green.

It's an important inflection point. But a lot of work still remains.

Great Lakes residents would be paying this off for 47 years ... but reaping the benefits for just as long.

Two steps forward, one step back for Japan. The rest of the world has moved on from whaling, why couldn't they do too?

These will make your task easier, more efficient, and altogether more pleasant.

One craftsman is on a mission. Not only is he reclaiming and repairing quality hand tools. He is taking on corporate hegemony in the process.

A conference on sustainable construction in the Can of Ham is in denial about upfront carbon emissions

Bogobrush is socially-minded, biodegradable toothbrush that gives back to the community.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

We love transformers, those things that serve multiple functions. But I wonder about this one.

Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.

Swimming against the cultural tide of over-parenting is hard, and a word of encouragement goes a long way.

But the hotel design competition is always interesting, even in an off year.

A federal study of sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez supertanker spilled around 30,000,000 gallons of oil about 25 years ago has concluded that the otters have returned to pre-spill numbers.

The stubborn hero refused to leave his goats ... miraculously, they all survived the firestorm.

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.

Canada's Texas appears to be going green. And environmentalists and oil companies alike are celebrating.

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.

The plane carries no single-use plastics – but aren't we ignoring a much bigger environmental issue?

Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside.

New technologies can be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. But they can also be a distraction.

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.

Lake Michigan froze over during the polar vortex, so I walked on water.

As Seattle welcomes yet another tool library, there are bigger picture lessons to be learned about the value of sharing.

Shipping Containers are used as giant blocks to build a giant steel party room