Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

The rainforest as a living machine, is quite possibly the most sophisticated technology on the planet.

The City of Lights is for lovers ... and pedestrians, bikers and transit riders.

From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion.

Energy efficiency efforts are a highlight of the company’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Recycling or donating your old iPhone is sensible. But these projects are much more fun.

BARTRENDr app helps drinkers share favorite cocktails and settings — but only with other drinkers.

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

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.

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

Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!

Meet some of the most spectacular, and secretive, squirrels on Earth.

The pill bug or roly-poly plays many key roles in its environment.

Insects don't necessarily die off in winter. Here's a look at some of the unusual survival strategies insects use to combat winter weather.

New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another.

These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.

There's so much more strangeness to sloths, our favorite slow-moving creatures, than meets the eye!

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

Sea otters hold hands so they don't float away during naps, and baby dolphins don't sleep at all for the first months of life.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

Things you otter know about these charismatic mammals found around the world.

Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: It's not as hard or as expensive as you may have thought.

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.

The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science.

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.

Donald Trump's ego is extreme, he may be a bellwether for politicians as a whole, and the U.S. public as a whole.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.

Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.

Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts.

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.

The White House, federal government selects communities to participate in the Local Food, Local Places initiative.