Australia takes stand on single-use plastic bags
Single-use plastic bags are going out of style in Australia, but shoppers aren't thrilled by the reduction. Two...
How Earth Day began and how it helps the planet
Earth Day is April 22nd, and to get prepared for the big day, here are a few Earth Day facts that you may not know....
INFOGRAPHIC: All of the solar eclipses until 2075 in one handy graphic
Couldn't get enough of last year's incredible solar eclipse? The following infographic by RS Components will show...
Taipei transforms subway cars into ultra-realistic swimming pools and sports fields
No diving, please! Taipei is getting into the sporting spirit by transforming the interiors of its subway trains...
Nike makes Air Max shoebox from recycled milk jugs and coffee lids
Nike is thinking inside the box—the shoe box, that is. 30 years after the Air Max 1 changed the sneaker industry...
INFOGRAPHIC: The e-waste problem and how to help
Think of all the electronics in your life: your phone, tv, computer, game systems, USB drives, printers, Blu ray...
The Biomimicry Manual: What can the honeybee teach a designer?
What exactly is biomimicry? I think of it as a way of unlocking a whole world of super-powers for humanity. It...
Researchers invent paper that can be printed with light and reused 80 times
In an effort to fight the detrimental environmental impact of inkjet printing, researchers have invented a new...
How to make an edible water "bottle" at home
We were fascinated when we first came across the Ooho, an edible water "bottle" conceived by three students to...
10 ways to have a green Christmas this year
Christmas might be focused on trees, but that doesn't make it a green holiday. From wasteful purchases and non-recyclable...
INFOGRAPHIC: NASA's top houseplants for improving your wellbeing and removing air pollution
Next time you're cruising Amazon for an air purifier, consider heading to your local nursery instead. Thirty years...
INFOGRAPHIC: Everything you wanted to know about swing states
Swing states are always important in any election, but this election they are even more important than usual. Tomorrow,...
INFOGRAPHIC: 50 Ways Your Home Could Help Save the Earth
So you've already swapped out your incandescent bulbs for LEDs and installed a smart thermostat - what else can...
INFOGRAPHIC: The challenges and benefits of autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles have finally come of age and will revolutionize the way people commute by improving traffic...
INFOGRAPHIC: The challenges and triumphs of engineering the Rio Olympic games
On August 5, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Rio Olympics. Though the...
INFOGRAPHIC: The exciting future of sustainability
Modern civilization has been relying on non-sustainable energy sources that pollute the earth. Once we learned...
INFOGRAPHIC: Which supplements are backed by science and which are snake-oil
It seems like hardly a week goes by where we don't hear about a new miracle supplement or cure-all vitamin. But...
INFOGRAPHIC: What your brain looks like on LSD
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to see just what LSD does to the human brain. Though declared...
INFOGRAPHIC: 8 ways to lower your utility bill this summer
Utility bills are never fun, especially during the summer time when you desperately need that cool air to combat...
INFOGRAPHIC: How to prevent your house from killing you
Is your house trying to kill you? No, that’s not the premise for a B-grade horror movie; it’s a concern about...
INFOGRAPHIC: Countries where you are most likely to die from extreme climate events
Nowhere is safe from the impact of climate change, but some countries are going to be hit much harder than others...
INFOGRAPHIC: How the NHL is greening up its game
Compared to other sports, hockey relies heavily on the ability to skate and play the sport outdoors. Many of the...
INFOGRAPHIC: How social media can save lives in a disaster
Social media can sometimes seem like a vortex of cat videos and selfies, but these days, it is also an invaluable...
INFOGRAPHIC: Ending our fossil fuel addiction by 2050
The world is totally hooked on fossil fuels, and this fatal addiction has us living on borrowed time, facing climate...
INFOGRAPHIC: The future of construction techniques
Construction is changing in a big way. From 3D printing to self-healing concrete, the future of building is full...
INFOGRAPHIC: Why it's time to ditch paper
Every single day, we use over 65 billion sheets of paper - that's enough paper to build 6 exact replicas of the...
INFOGRAPHIC: How smart cities are creating a greener future
Advances in technology are quickly paving the way for smart cities. A smart city is an urban center that harnesses...
INFOGRAPHIC: How technology can help when disaster strikes
The devastating earthquake in Ecuador killed more more than 650 people and injured thousands. It is the worst disaster...
INFOGRAPHIC: The benefits of sustainable engineering
Climate change, pollution-related illnesses, and energy costs have prompted engineers and architects to develop...
INFOGRAPHIC: Incredible solar-powered inventions
When you think solar, you probably think about those humble rooftop panels that suck up the sun to keep home and...