If you don't want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco

This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer.

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.

Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?

The biennial event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of alternative fuel vehicles.

The high-performance NSX from Acura will be a platform for hybrid technology and lightweighting.

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.

Experts of Paleolithic art in France say some cave drawings have a reoccurring theme.

Artist Patterson Clark naturally 'harvests' areas plagued by weeds and uses the leaves, roots and stems of much-loathed plants to produce handcrafted art suppli

Brighten up a humdrum room while celebrating your favorite wilderness area with beloved illustrator Charley Harper's National Park poster series available at th

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

This talented illustrator used recycled materials to draw attention to what is thrown away.

The controversial installation will cover sections of the Arkansas River with miles of silver fabric.

A folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of hi folk private residence/art installation.

Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.

Using a diesel engine to power a hydraulic power system, Lightning hopes to take X Prize.

Electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-ins will be on the market by the end of the year. Here's a look into the crystal ball.

Physicists at the world's largest atom smasher announced on July 4 that they are more than 99 percent sure they've found a new, and heavy, boson particle, that

Confirming a Higgs boson, physicists say, will have wide-reaching implications.

In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.

The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.

Paul Hawken's latest book, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,' focuses on fixes rather than fighting.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Animal emotions can be surprisingly similar to ours, primatologist Frans de Waal explains in a new book, especially in our fellow mammals.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

This easy-to-navigate, French-speaking metropolis has plenty of outdoor activities and shopping. Did we mention the food?

This Southern town has plenty of arts, local food and outdoor recreation. And a green-minded mayor, too.

South American country is emerging as a popular destination for eco-travelers.

Sure, it's close to Yosemite National Park, but this agricultural hub has plenty of other attractions worth checking out.

Check out this former industrial powerhouse's parks, markets and way-green baseball stadium.

Panama City's famous canal, wild jungles and pristine beaches make it a top eco-tourism destination.

Check out this low-key Midwestern capitol for urban, rural and agricultural fun.

Political stability and environmental stewardship make this west-central African nation a good place to visit.

Get out your walking shoes and check out this city by the sea.

Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience.