Corn monitoring robots help scientists study the effects of climate change on food crops
Mar 29, 2017, 11:28 am By Megan TreacyThe robots will help to discover which species of corn are most drought and heat tolerant.America's carpet industry is an environmental disaster
Mar 29, 2017, 11:08 am By Katherine MartinkoOld carpets go straight to landfill or get burned because manufacturers have no incentive to develop…Michael Green goes way beyond tall wood
Mar 29, 2017, 10:21 am By Lloyd AlterThe way we build and the materials we use are changing, and we ain't seen nothin' yet.Improve your cooking by using all 5 senses
Mar 29, 2017, 8:59 am By Melissa BreyerMany people cook by look and taste, but smelling, listening and touching offer a lot more help than…Foldable 3-wheeled scooter shows a new direction in personal electric vehicles
6:27pm By Derek MarkhamWith a purported 25-mile range and speeds of up to 22 mph from its 500W hub motor, plus a double…Photo: Caterpillars, a love story
5:34pm By Melissa BreyerOur delightful photo of the day comes from the romantic rain forest of Ecuador.President introduces new climate actions to reverse last president's actions (yawn)
5:05pm By Lloyd AlterMany of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference.Turns out that cats actually like people after all
3:10pm By Melissa BreyerDon’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social…Walls shift to maximize space in this slender 462 sq. ft. micro-home
3:01pm By Kimberley MokThis small, modern home for a family of six in one of Beijing's traditional neighborhoods uses a lot…Is the school bus really preventing your teen from getting enough sleep?
1:35pm By Katherine MartinkoParents are divided on the topic of school start times. Some want kids to sleep in. Others want to…After sightings, the search is on for extinct thylacine
12:29pm By Melissa BreyerThe last of these dog-like animals, also known as Tasmanian tigers, was thought to have died in…Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 phones, recycle others
11:36am By Megan TreacyThis avoids a huge wave of e-waste from the failed phones.No Shampoo Update: 1 month of water-only washing
10:48am By Katherine MartinkoI'm brushing, massaging, and rinsing my hair regularly, but am not yet sure how I feel about this…Global survey: 40% of drivers would consider an electric car
10:30am By Sami GroverYet another sign that electric vehicles are about to go very mainstream.Ten million dollar insect collection donation demonstrates a legacy of love (with video)
9:20am By Christine LepistoOctogenarian couple united by a love of entomologyThese precious 'traveling landscapes' live in vintage suitcases
8:20am By Kimberley MokMade with real soil, plants and running water, these time-worn capsules for travel hold small,…Solving global dietary problems is a bigger challenge than climate change, scientist says
7:15am By Katherine MartinkoThe director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre says it's a huge problem that meat is so "culturally…Where is Zika most likely to occur in the US?
7:00am By Melissa BreyerIn the hope of enhancing prevention methods, researchers have predicted potential Zika hot spots in…SMART Electric Drive: The tiny cult classic goes all electric
6:28am By Sami GroverFully Charged takes a deep dive into a category-defining, zero emission vehicle.Solar freakin' briefcase: Renogy Phoenix is an all-in-one solar charger & battery (Review)
Mon 4:50pm By Derek MarkhamWith 20 watts of solar panels, a 16Ah lithium-ion battery bank, and an onboard inverter, along with…
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