Japanese homeowners are investing in solar panels in an act that the WSJ describes as a 'post-tsunami revolt against conventional electric utilities.'

From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition.

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.

Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon.

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.

After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California.

Two Toes, the original wiley coyote of the American West, is on the verge of howling on the silver screen.

Felines, both heroic and villainous, play prominent roles in these 9 whisker-heavy horror films.

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.

Anxiety and fear give way to joy and awe when we tune into scenes of the natural world, finds a study commissioned by BBC, makers of "Planet Earth II."

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

From musicals to thrillers, there's more than a few flicks out there where the solar eclipse has a starring role.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats.

Bryan Nelson's short film, "Migrating with the Sandhill Cranes," profiles one couple's epic journey to migrate with sandhill cranes from New Mexico to Alaska.

Outside of the kitchen, garlic has many potential health, beauty and agricultural benefits.

Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts.

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."

To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again.

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.

Renewable energy will surpass natural gas as the planet's No. 2 electricity source by 2016, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.

At the heart of an ambitious clean energy project envisioned by the Dutch is a man-made island nine times the size of Disneyland.

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

Here's how to make a small space look and feel bigger without adding an inch.

These fun designs will win over even the toughest of skeptics.

Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.

Tour a "top-of-the-line" 1970s RV inhabited by a recovering shopaholic who has given up the garage sales for a simpler life that's not dictated by stuff.

You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable.

While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill.

The ultimate guide to natural cleaning for every room in your home.

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.

Out with the old and in with the new — as in a new, healthier perspective on your life and all your stuff.

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.

Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?

Don't let those infuriating fitted sheets and cumbersome sleeping bags get to you! Here's how to fold them and more!

The basic organizing concept is flexible and creative yet specific enough to work for most people.

Wipe lightbulbs? Wash doormats? My spring cleaning routine strays far from The Good Housekeeping Institute's unachievable checklist.

Laundry is an endless chore. With so much hands-on experience, you'd think we know what we're doing, right? Wrong.

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.

New study says cleaning products can have the same impact on your health as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.

The tidy tradition of spring cleaning is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological.