There's a lot to be said for simplifying one's wardrobe.

Humans and indoor heating didn't appear on Earth at the same time.

The economic crisis and pandemic have made it patently clear that US capitalism is not at all exceptional. Like everything else in the universe, American capital’s political system is subject to sharp and sudden changes. After Bernie Sanders handily won the first few contests of the 2020 race for the Democratic nomination, he was seen as an unstoppable threat—prompting every other candidate to immediately fold up their campaigns and close ranks against him. After months of panicking over Bernie’s momentum, the ruling class finally managed to reverse the course of the electoral race—and they did it with unprecedented speed. Now, after an electrifying rollercoaster ride, Bernie Sanders’s campaign for the American presidency is over, and a balance sheet is needed.

On this National Walking Day, a look at the excuses cities use to make it difficult to do so.

The private car has dominated our design dreaming for a hundred years; no wonder it is so hard to break the habit.

100 years ago the Great Molasses Flood started another flood, one of regulations to protect people's health and safety.

On March 22, 1922, the discovery of insulin was announced. Here's what happened after.

You have to examine the reasons for why the clutter happened in the first place.

It seems counterintuitive. Is it just greenwashing? Is it due to government regulation? Let's find out.

Photo Courtesy of Millionaire-Maker PackageOh how we love to hate the filthy rich--even more so in these tough economic times. While the rest of us mere mortals are struggling to make ends meet, the hyper-rich live by the motto "if you've got it,

Perhaps our perceptions are predicated on the packaging.

Whether they are are autonomous, self-driving or "shared" like Uber and Lyft, they are still congestion.

They are people who bike or walk, not some separate species.

Don't wait for a big exotic trip to get outdoors. How about squeezing it in between 5 pm and 9 am?

Ever wonder why humans don't have hair everywhere?

Late last week at the Convention on Biodiversity a resolution was adopted which places a moratorium on geoengineering unless it can be proven that the method in question can be shown to not have an adverse effect on

Kevin Kelly explains why the complex interconnectedness of modern technology and society makes disaster relief and system change so challenging.

Clarence Eckerson Jr's latest video has lessons that can be applied everywhere.

This promising source of clean energy is facing an uphill battle.

Jared Keller's essay for Aeon Magazine on the significance of "food porn" photos that have become popular on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites got me thinking about my Instagram food photos and why I shared them.

TreeHugger goes on and on (and on) about why design matters; here, legendary designer Philippe Stark gives us his own captivating take on the topic at TED in March 2007.

Naturally, official Nordic eating guidelines include things like: "Eat more food from wild landscapes."

The benefits go beyond the joy of the hunt.

A study comparing the two countries shows vast differences in how cars are used.

It is exhilarating to have a bike anywhere you want it. It is depressing to see the state of the bikes.

We have to start thinking about housing as a social good instead of a financial instrument.

Think antipasto spread, but with so much more than meat and cheese.

Here's why it doesn't really matter that Cheerios are GMO-free.

But more than that, the film is a love story about cooking and gardening -- and the importance of regaining control over where our food comes from.

It's ugly, but it sure can keep that car from cooking, and it is going to be seen from a long distance.

Cities and towns with good public-transit options offer more convenience for residents and are, of course, more environmentally friendly places to live. Now it

With the abundant geothermal potential of the United States, what are the biggest barriers to tapping into that renewable energy source? Leslie Blodgett of Geothermal Energy Weekly answers.

Time to move over, coffee. Tea is making a comeback for a number of very good reasons.

These popular hot beverages inhabit places of honor in our homes, apparently for very good reasons.

From the freshest possible eggs to rich compost to pets with personality, keeping backyard chickens would be a fun and educational foray in urban agriculture.

Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.

It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers.

Hemp is healthy!

A brush with death helped this family focus on the most important things in life, prompting them to convert a bus into a DIY motorhome.

It's not lazy, it's restorative.

New research rewrites our understanding of why no new coal deposits develop -- but offers hope for post-coal energy solutions.

It's not a bee attack -- it's just a bee swarm. Here are tips on how to deal with one.

Streetfilms shows how a road can in fact be many things, not just a place for cars.

Studies show that standing has anti-ageing effects.

Philly has more than 2X the number of bike commuters per capita of NYC.

With news that Southwest is allowing mini horses on flights, here's what to know about these petite equine wonders.

Nicknamed 'Farout' by the team that discovered it, the celestial object is some 11,160,000,000 miles away.

The so-called 'transient lunar phenomena' has been stumping scientists for years – but an explanation may be in the works.

We are all cutting back in the West, but more flying in developing countries overwhelms the savings.

When the harvest has been poor, rates of adulteration rise.