A few years ago, when Janet Jackson “oopsed” her way into Super Bowl and Federal Communications Commission history, 140 million viewers of the biggest game

The Swirl Faucet also saves water, so long as you aren't completely beguiled by its beauty.

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.

More than half of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted, according to satellite system data.

Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking.

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.

A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air.

Freshwater supplies are dwindling as populations grow, but these companies are helping us use water more wisely.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

It all depends on the upcoming rainy season and residents maintaining water conservation restrictions.

Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert.

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

The search giant has trained neural networks to interpret photos, but they can also be coaxed to create monsters.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day.

A new web service connects boomers with roomers.

Study reveals what you can do to increase the likelihood of a speedy reply.

As our old desktops proved, separating the computer from the peripherals is a good idea.

The analog DNA circuit can perform addition, subtraction and multiplication.

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.

Computers can't solve this chess problem. Can you?

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.

Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.

Donations to environmental organizations from many businesses to remain consistent in 2009.

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

How the Slow Money Alliance uses green investing to turn a profit and grow a community.

Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions.

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.

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

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.

Sweatshops filled with robots could bring manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to the United States, as well.

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?

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

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

This serene video from Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows a large herd of elk running across the landscape in Colorado.

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.

Panera’s St. Louis Bread Co. in Missouri lets customers pay what they can.

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.

Husband and wife team John Stewart and Duskie Estes have created a wine country restaurant that serves memorable meals.

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.

Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th