Beauty abounds in the weather-warped details of Dwell Development's latest net-zero residence.

James Furzer's simple design is still situated on the streets — yet lifted slightly above them.

University of Cincinnati students score big in the 2015 perFORM Building Design Competition.

From the emphasis on nature to the secret location aspect, there's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.

Finn the conservation dog was trained to sniff out pesky rabbits, and in the process he protect native plants and threatened Humboldt penguins.

Companies looking to be more humane are trying out a gassing method instead of electric shock.

A roundup of some of the weirdest — or shall we call them unique? — sleeping bags out there.

They make the perfect gift for your favorite binge-watcher.

Pink slime is said to recover 10 to 12 pounds of edible lean beef from every animal and save another 1.5 million animals from slaughter, but does that diminish

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.

MNN exclusive: He's driven an electric RAV4 (powered by the sun) for more than eight years. Now, the actor-activist comes to MNN to talk about its new iteration

In addition to minimizing melatonin-suppressing blue light, the Drift bulb has another health-benefitting trick up its sleeve ...

With its latest consumer release, constantly innovating LED heavyweight Cree hits the under-$10 mark.

A mom, inspired by her own little 'chickins,' has hatched a fun, colorful line of nutrition learning tools that can inspire other families to build healthy habi

When it’s cold and gray outside, coming home to a hot meal that’s been slowly cooking all day is one of winter’s great comforts.

Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun.

Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations.

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.

Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year.

The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean.

A recent interview with President Obama reveals he hasn't given up of the climate issue.

The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' actor says his weight loss was inspired by a desire to live a better life.

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.

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

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.

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.

The Irish countryside is a patchwork quilt of green, as this photo of Roughgrange, a farm located next to the prehistoric Newgrange monument shows.

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

Typically thought of as a tropical climate pattern, the influence of La Niña spreads as far as Antarctica.

Republican presidential hopeful says the plug-in hybrid is an 'idea whose time has not come.'

Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.

Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster, which was shot into space aboard the Falcon Heavy rocket, is currently on cruise control at a leisurely 34,000 mph.

Designer Benjamin Jones wants to erect the Sustainable TreeHouse, an eco-friendly 'interactive playground' on New York City's Governors Island. But he needs you

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

British artist Richart Sowa has taken more than 100,000 plastic bottles and built an eco-friendly Mexican getaway powered by energy from the waves and the sun.

Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

A dwarsligger, or flipback book, is a small, very portable book that you read vertically, like you're scrolling through text on a smartphone.

Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience.

If your preferred mode of transportation is by horse or bike, this is the place for you.

Although only 22 miles away from L.A., Catalina is a completely different world.

Conservation plays a big part in the development of this laid-back island, where golfing, seafood and bird watching are top-notch.

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret