Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a zebra-smelling cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly,

In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't.

That is, if you ever have any...

Among other things, the data reveals answers about the size of blue whales, the largest organisms to have ever lived on Earth.

It's time for swift and immediate action to protect marine life from further devastation.

Record droughts, falling water tables and the rapid depletion of aquifers have helped make desalination, a process once considered impractical and too expensive, a viable technology -- at least in some places. As such, there has been a rash of stories --

A new water treatment system could save billions of gallons of water each year by recovering almost all of the waste water at bottling plants and water treatment facilities.

The UAE's clean tech giant plans to have a commerical-scale plant by 2020.

A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel.

The smart thermostat is now compatible with most home heating and cooling systems in the U.S. and Canada.

Using an age-old method to cool the air, this terracotta "cold pot" could be an energy-efficient and low-maintenance alternative to conventional air conditioners.

The veteran naturalist and broadcaster is not holding back (this time).

Plastic pollution doesn't just kill fish. It kills people too.

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the

It's a powerful organizational tool that pulls a household together.

There are some significant advantages to an affordable kit like this.

And a look at Amazon's office morale.

Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help.

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.

Here's why soil is one of our most valuable natural resources and what you can do to support it.

And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy

They may be giving up four walls, but they are getting a lot in return.

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."

Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint.

And what happened to the guy who won the six figure salary to serve as caretaker of a barrier reef island anyhow?

Dengue isn't fun, that's why Brazil has been using genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce the populations of mosquitoes that spread it. But not everyone is happy about this method.

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.

Pets, they’re not just for cuddling anymore!

In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project.

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.

From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby.

Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.

The space is the first to pop up at the recently opened Casa FOA interior design exhibition, the largest in the city.

If you thought that by quitting meat or at least going weekday vegetarian you were doing your part to avoid factory farming,

In the north, a lot of people burn wood all year round, but even a single fire is worse than smoking cigarettes.

These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.

You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.

Could "sharespray" transform our entire future? A light hearted take on the new sharing economy.

It helps you determine what it will cost to heat, and what you should do to seal it up.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

In which a brash-talking politician takes on the lobbyists - and everybody wins (hint: the "lobbyists" aren't who you think!)

Just pick a scooter, drive it, then park it. Someone else takes care of the charging.

A town is prevented from creating regulations stricter than the state's rules, despite residents' concerns about groundwater contamination.

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites.

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.