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

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating

As testaments to the advantages of virtual interviews continue to grow at the same time as concerns about the economy and the environment increase, what was onc

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason

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

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.

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.

Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project.

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V

A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.

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

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m

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

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

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

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.

Farmers are producing less cocoa than the world demands. That doesn’t mean we’re running out of chocolate.

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

They might just kill a few sites that you know and love.

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.

A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way.

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o