More importantly, it reminds scientists not to lose sight of the importance of human behavior in the search for answers about the physical processes of climate change

You can't help but notice the street kids in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Some of them, darting through the heavy traffic of tuk-tuks and motos on their hunt for crisp dollar bills, are so young they have yet to learn to talk. Other than scooping them off

Previously unknown species in a relatively undisturbed bioregion of the Mekong River in northeastern Cambodia have been uncovered by a recent study — 24 in total, including a so-called "corpse

Fast fashion hurts real people, as this online series challenges three unsuspecting youngsters to go meet and work with the people who make their clothes.

Studies show that taller buildings are simply less efficient, and don't even give you any more useable area. Why bother?

This month's issue of Wallpaper* magazine is dominated by the 2007 Design Directory, their hand-picked favorite architects and designers from the past year. Always the epitome of cool, the mag's slick picks

The DIE Moto, the diesel-engined motorbike which we have covered before, has broken the land speed record for a diesel motorbike, with a speed of 130mph.

It appears that drivers of fancy cars are more likely to go through pedestrian crosswalks

The BMW i8 is now in production, and final i8 details have just been unveiled.

Instead of banning cars from city centers, this automaker recommends elevated roads for electric bikes & scooters to ease congestion and emissions.

Paper or plastic bags: which is better? It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there's an incredible number of details and inputs hidden

We all have to change the way we live or we are in big trouble. But let's be real about it.

Everyone is worried about population growth, but in fact it may well be going the other way.

Without a more comprehensive vision of economic health and better ways to measure it, we are flying blind on a path to economic decline and collapse.

On a more positive note, the report also notes that population growth with stabilize sooner than expected, at about 8 billion people by 2042.

Graphic designer Jack Hagley's new infographic shows the world's population as 100 people.

This large format photo book features hundreds of stunning images highlighting the effects that our global population of 7 billion (and growing) has on the Earth.

Today is Earth Overshoot Day, but it's not exactly something we should be celebrating. It's actually a wakeup call for humanity.

Demographers are complaining, but Americans have many good reasons for not wanting so many kids.

If the latest projections prove to be accurate, we need to plan for about a 10% increase in the needed supply of food, drinking water, and energy, and in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.

On National Book Lovers Day, we celebrate the ultimate slow hobby.

Combining computer-aided parametric design and the design principles of tensegrity (tensional integrity), this experimental pavilion tests the boundaries of building a stronger structure with less material.

Bourgeois / Lechasseur architects figure out how to square the circle.

Apparently people are eating less of it.

Much of the world eats the same thing every day. Why are we so preoccupied with variety?

A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome.

The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture.

New research reveals the first solid evidence that an animal (other than humans) can distinguish emotional expressions in another species.

It could also help us eradicate heritable diseases in dogs.

The real life romance sparked while making a merry romp of this endangered species protection success story could be the sequel!

Women may sleep better next to dogs than people

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

The wind has never been this beautiful...

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.

Burning fossil fuels puts out a lot more than just CO2.

It seems that the biggest Saudi field is losing its punch.

Why are we wasting such a valuable resource? Where will it come from if we don't drill for natural gas?

This man wants to prove a point about rising global carbon dioxide levels by locking himself inside this DIY greenhouse for the next three days.

That's more underwater than usual.

What happens when you restrict cars? Transit use, cycling and walking increase dramatically.

Where have I seen this movie before?

A microbiologist and an Anglo Saxon scholar decided to test a recipe from an Old English medical compendium called Bald's Leechbook, what they found surprised everyone.

Yet another example of the uncanny intelligence of our 8-armed overlords.

An investor network managing $4 trillion in assets has warned investors that they should prepare for the inevitable -- a climate-driven "sin" tax on meat.

The monthly vegetarian gathering will also host policy makers to discuss various aspects of climate change.

A study from Stanford University reveals the interconnectedness of politics and the environment.

If you can't beat 'em, ship 'em. The state of Illinois is spending $2 million to ship invasive Asian carp back to China, where they're considered a delicacy. In Illinois, and the Great Lakes region, they're