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To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again.

These fun designs will win over even the toughest of skeptics.

Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?

Two college sophomores designed the gloves to make communication easier for the deaf community.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

The Silicon Valley tech startup and the lodging platform partner to help make vacationing in a stranger's condo a more energy-efficient affair.

An international design competition hopes to bring energy-efficient housing and more to Tristan da Cunha.

Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen.

The iconic hotel is located in Swedish Lapland and was the first of its kind.

Chipotle, one of MNN's top 10 organic fast-food restaurants, is searching for a technical writing and design consultant at its Denver office.

Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice.

Scientists have found structures that resemble an emu's red blood cells, and others that look like collagen, inside 75 million-year-old dinosaur bones.

Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show

Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.

With Italy facing severe drought conditions, the Vatican has turned off its iconic fountains for the first time in living memory to help save water.

Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas.

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything.

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.

Long a subject of speculation, our neighbor has yet to yield signs of life. But that hasn't kept people from imaging it's there.

Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year.

The now former congressman leaves behind a lengthy pro-environment record.

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.

A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture.

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.

Calgary will be getting yet another show-stopping skyscraper, this one a LEED Platinum-exceeding mixed-use development designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.

Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it.

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

Forget Pat Conroy ... nothing says 'summer reading' like upcycling bibles and tiny house memoirs.

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.

Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife.

Resilient design is showcased in competing homes hailing from New York, New Jersey and Missouri.

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.

'Tis the season for Cabin Porn and 200-page treatises on Norwegian wood chopping technique.

Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday?

Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.

Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand.

"Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer.

Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally

Psychologists are noticing withdrawals and cravings in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets.

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

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.

Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models.

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.