American farmers’ noncompliance with rules intended to keep bugs from developing pesticide resistance could mean trouble for corn.

New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning.

Suit allows its human wearer to breathe liquid like a fish, making deeper dives possible.

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti

Russian tycoon Dmitry Itskov says the technology will be a reality by 2045.

A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building.

The new materials could one day be used for building devices that have the properties of living things, such as the ability to self-heal.

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.

Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.

Fleets of these 'artificial bees' could one day pollinate our crops just like real bees do.

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.

The glove essentially translates sonar into a sense of touch for its wearer.

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.

Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.

The Office of Naval Research hopes to harness locusts' powerful sense of smell to protect soldiers on the battlefield.

It could represent a biodegradable solution to the omnipresent pollution clogging our landfills.

Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification.

Quantum theory offers an answer to one of the oldest and most fundamental questions in biochemistry.

Wired's video series, 'Five Levels of Difficulty,' challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise — and it's cool.

Emedivet is helping farmers keep track of their cows' health an implantable device, but the ultimate goal is to get the devices into humans.

Here are a few ideas that can help you live a lighter, healthier, more sustainable life.

There's an ideal length of time and temperature for steeping each type of tea.

The Spanish tipple is no longer just for tapas. This fortified, food-friendly wine is having a revival among cocktail enthusiasts.

The International Dark-Sky Association has a few ideas to reduce light pollution from sports facilities.

Walking around an urban park inspires the same happy glow as you feel on Christmas morning.

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.

In 10 or 20 years, we're going to need a lot of buildings like this senior living community in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle — resilient and efficient.

Being connected to nature makes kids happier and more likely to act sustainably.

Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.

They're baaack ... nearly 30 years later, solar panels are once again gracing the roof of America's most famous neoclassical mansion.

Walmart is making big strides when it comes to renewable energy.

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.

Renewable energy has made great strides in the U.S. recently. But if you take a look around the globe, you'll find equally encouraging signs.

Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world.

Clean energy sources are producing record amounts of power in markets across the world.

After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more.

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.

Israel’s largest international green energy conference takes place this weekend in Eilat.

The island nation is using its natural and cultural resources to attract filmmakers from around the world.

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.

Increased renewables, decreased emissions and falling energy prices. Germany's ambitious energy plan may be starting to pay off.

Fom Argentina to Mexico, solar in Latin America is likely to grow like gangbusters in the coming years.

Build enough Powerwall batteries and you can run the world on renewable resources.

Technology could be used to generate electricity or even propel tiny toy cars.

Developers hope the design will bring affordable lighting to people worldwide who live along the coast.

Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have announced a new private coalition to help fund development of nascent sustainable technologies.