The sieve of Eratosthenes is an ancient tool for finding primes, but it might get a boost by modern computing.

The breakthrough will allow for stunning time lapses that reveal the behavior of electrons.

Just Not Sorry app helps women (and men) stop undermining their email messages with qualifiers and apologies.

Solving secret codes hidden within video games could soon spill over into real life mysteries.

Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500.

As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change.

Whether you filed your taxes early or are scrambling at the last minute, it's not a bad idea to start planning what to do with your tax refund.

The Harvard University endowment fund lost $10 billion in 2009. Unable to dump toxic investments, the university had to find new ways to recoup this 27 percent

Facebook RSUs, billionaires' favorite stocks, the weak earnings predictions and more.

Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz.

This German concept of cooperative living could be a great alternative to the retirement community.

Ben & Jerry's has invited me to create my own custom flavor using fair trade ingredients next month- help me out with some tasty ideas.

MNN's lifestyle blogger loves the sweet and crunchy taste of Chocolate Maca Chunk — a raw, organic, vegan and fair trade chocolate bar handcrafted by Lulu's C

For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues.

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't.

Antique bulbs create retro vibe but also are the most-energy guzzling option for restaurants.

City Food Tours has a delicious new walking tour dedicated to showcasing local foods.

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.

Table-to-farm is the logical next step in the farm-to-table cycle.

A new survey reveals that overall, nearly 70 percent of U.S. consumers purchase green products or services.

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth.

Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots.

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.

When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help.

How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?

By taking steps to make your home mold resistant, you’ll avoid the headaches of remediation and repair, as well as the potential health problems mold can caus

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards at every level of the home. Here is a bottom-to-top summary of some o

Mold prevention is vital for healthy living, particularly when it comes to food. Keep the green fuzz off of your food by keeping the fridge clean and inspectin

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.