The iPod of thermostats gets updated with new energy saving features and increased functionality in its mobile apps.

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

The thermostat add-on lets consumers set a limit to what they want to spend on cooling and heating and then it controls the temperature to keep energy use in check.

Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health.

The smart thermostat will help people save even more money and help utilities curb peak demand loads.

This could keep people from overheating in their wearable electronic outfits or simply in the heat of the ever-warming days

This might be one of the smartest ways to use a smart thermostat.

The smartest features of a smart thermostat may actually be the pretty simple.

Octogenarian couple united by a love of entomology

From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.

It's an industrial design approach, a product that is refined almost to perfection.

Synthetic fertilizer is likely to become significantly more costly for US farmers. This trend will make manure a valuable commodity once again (as it was prior to the 1950s). There are two main reasons for the

This is probably one of the most beautiful and awesome ads I have ever come across, thanks to Frame and Form. Watch the Xylophone of the Forest, and before you shrug it off because trees might have been killed for the making of this clip, hear me

A compact chicken coop for city dwellers that wheels around the yard and fertilizes soil is on display at "Dwell on Design" this weekend. The show's awards recognize

A biodegradable show for (almost) all occasions. A cradle to cradle design inspired by ancient Amazon inhabitants. Lightweight, compact and multi-use- it's up to you what you do with it as long as you make sure you compost it at the end of its life.

These days when your coffe machine breaks, it is usually cheaper and less hassle to just buy a new one. I was therefore pleasantly surprised about the repairability of my Presso coffee maker, which still keeps serving me off the grid!

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram.

Even if doomsday never comes, these 20 plants are some of the most practical you can grow.

Bill Murray looks like he is enjoying the ride. Others might go a bit faster.

We have been fans of Seattle's Graypants for a while; Seth, Jonathan and Jon "strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics." Most of the work we have shown

This vegetarian tidepool dweller could be an answer to dietary protein in times of climate crisis, but who could ever eat a charmer like this?

Google and Save the Elephants teamed up to bring Street View to the Kenyan wildlife reserve to show its residents and spread the need for conservation.

Smaller, faster, cheaper! Single board computer (SBC) innovations are jumpstarting a whole new wave of DIY devices.

The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future.

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

A suitable celebration of Pi Day.

Our photo of the day comes from Davis, California.

After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days.

This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'.

Mother’s Day didn’t always involve buying cards, flowers, and candy, but it’s always been about showing moms love and appreciation.

Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol.

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.

It is a jewel in suburban isolation.

Our never-ending search for convenience comes at a cost.

Up until now, Apple has offered no guidelines for using its devices responsibly. Investors want this to change.

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

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.

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.

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.

If your cat passes out from the sound of crinkling tin foil, she’s not alone.

The first ever global study of the iconic cats found that things are worse than expected.

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.

A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space.

Full of vibrant colors, patterns and eclectic decor, this tiny house is not as minimalist as its exterior might suggest.

Bright pops of yellow, orange and neutral wood cabinetry warm up this small apartment renovation in Moscow.

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.

This impressive home features a lot of great multifunctional ideas, plus a custom-built cat run for two felines in the back.

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries