Who would have thought our canine companions could have allergies to a carnivorous diet?

Researchers are experimenting with software and a smart harness for carrying out basic dog training.

If you've trained a dog well, then you'll probably be fine when it comes to raising infants and young children.

The last of these dog-like animals, also known as Tasmanian tigers, was thought to have died in 1936. But might they still be lurking elusively in the wild?

Dogs have been trained to sniff out a devastating avocado tree disease before it becomes fatal – and they are really, really good at it.

Women may sleep better next to dogs than people

Authors of a new study say dogs may help develop over-the-counter tests capable of life-saving early detection.

I know there are lots of transit map fans out there. It's a modern art-form for sure! Take a look at these original time-scaled maps.

A heat wave vulnerability map goes viral, boosting interactive technology that helps make important environmental data accessible.

The drought was so bad it made our region a little lighter.

Todmorden is a town that embraced the local food movement by growing their own fruit and veg anywhere in public spaces. They also have an Egg Map and a Green Route for the Vegetable Tourists!

The robot was part of a bigger mapping project that reveals the overall volume of ice in Antarctica, not just the ice cover.

The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.

A great gesture that allows you to zoom into a map with one hand on your smart phone.

The mapping technology will eventually be used to get precise solar power potential information for any location around the world.

This new map uses satellite technology to display the world's vegetation, and can be used for everything from weather predictions to deciding best land use practices.

To view the planet without being hindered by dense white clouds, just check out Google's latest high resolution images of Earth.

A group of the drones were sent to fly around the massive mountain and take HD photos that were then made into a rich 3D model.

The new map was created from a study of over a decade's worth of Landsat satellite images and is the first to show in fine detail land use changes around the globe.

The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail.

The wind has never been this beautiful...

A recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that 55 percent of U.S. rivers and streams are in poor condition. When we see a number like that we might not realize how many rivers there are in the US...

Travel back in time and explore the geography of history from the comfort of your home with the new gallery of Google Maps.

If you're in the Netherlands, your bikeshed must be huge, but what qualifies as a bikeshed in your city?

New street view images suggest that one of the Google maps cars was in an accident

The software lets you virtually float down the Yampa River, which has been largely unchanged by man.

A satellite that ran out of fuel two years ago is now giving scientists a huge wealth of data.

Now we'll be able to see air pollution information along with city maps.

3D maps created by Climate Central show how sea level rise could change some familiar cityscapes.

The software gets a facelift, letting users virtually travel the world in even greater detail.

The overhaul now includes the Voyager feature for deep exploration, not just satellite views.

Who needs GPS? Nothing beats a trusty paper map for navigating a foreign city.

Making sure the water you're about to drink is free from pathogens is a snap with this portable UV Purifier.

Help fund solutions to the global water crisis by purchasing a t-shirt from a company that donates to Thirst Relief for each shirt sold - enough money per shirt to give one person access to clean, drinkable water for 25 years!

80% of diseases in developing countries trace back to contaminated water. Could a simple ingredient from the kitchen shelf solve the problem?

Clean drinking water is one of our basic human needs, but in many parts of the world, it's also hard to come by. Here's another look at some of the latest concepts for providing clean drinking water.

The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.

In some areas of the world, transporting water to where it is needed is a major burden, in terms of both time and health, but a new solution may help to ease that process.

A concept water bottle pulls water from the air like the Namib Desert Beetle.

Providing clean water in areas with minimal local resources may be as simple as implementing this ingenious DIY water treatment system.

Last night, on her show, Rachel Maddow showed some incredible photos of an explosive accident at a Texas fracking site. After seeing the photos, you'll be surprised to learn that thankfully no one was killed.

A new cheap, lightweight sponge-like gel can quickly and efficiently disinfect drinking water for disaster victims.

The newfound aquifer contains enough water to quench Kenya for decades to come.

This little solar powered device can take the guesswork out of SODIS water treatment, showing when the resulting water is safe to drink.

One solution for purifying water in remote off-grid areas comes in the form of a wagon, complete with solar panel and water purification system.

As you can see in the satellite photos above, California is experiencing a massive drought over most of the state. The most visible aspect from space is the snow cover (or lack thereof) over the Sierra Nevada mountain range

The ÖKO Odyssey water bottle actually has six functions!

California has been going through a drought for about 3 years now, with 2013 being the driest year on record.

It's time we made water bottles part of our every day carry (EDC) kit. This handy little bottle squishes down small enough to go everywhere you do.

The bigger question: why is the industry playing into the hands of the anti-fracking activists?