The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

As Africa's population continues to rise, a new statistical analysis estimates the population to be 800 million more people than previously calculated.

Watch how carefully a large dam is deconstructed in this time-lapse video showing the removal of Oregon's Gold Ray dam.

Nearly 70 percent of the groundwater stored in parts of the United States' High Plains Aquifer could be used up within 50 years.

The public park is one of the rare places in the city where ancient rocks, rich with history, mingle with modern life.

Reuters investigates the growing trend of builders keeping hush about the severing of mineral rights attached to newly built homes.

Though they're perceived as destructive, volcanoes may actually play an important part in promoting biodiversity, a new study suggests.

Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into?

At more than 500,000 square miles, the marine park is twice the size of Texas and three times the size of Germany.

See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth.

Instead of food waste heading to the landfill, now it will be repurposed, donated, or turned into compost, animal feed, or clean energy.

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.

From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic.

Noise impacts ecosystems in more ways than you might think, as these marine studies prove.

While wildfires burn Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, volunteers are eager to help rebuild it.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

Researchers in Costa Rica are studying the vocalizations of Alston's singing mice to learn more about human speech.

In "Ajijaak on Turtle Island," a young crane's migration journey brings Native American stories to life.

From sibling cannibalism to daring cliff dives, some animal babies face unimaginable survival tests.

Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time.

Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.'

An expedition to depths of the Gulf of California has uncovered a thriving ecosystem of unimaginable beauty.

When it's easier for you to attract females, you don't need as potent equipment.

The wunderkind behind the battery-powered car revolution chats with MNN about his company's future.

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

Tesla Motors, maker of the Tesla Roadster electric sports car, hopes to sell 10 million shares of the company during its IPO on June 29.

Tesla is losing money, but its IPO is likely to succeed because it's the sexiest automaker on the planet, and everybody wants some of the fairy dust.

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,

Although the Tesla Roadster is already on the streets of America, one Motor Trend writer favors the upcoming Chevy Volt over the electric supercar.

Tesla Motors has issued a voluntary recall for certain Roadster models.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is nothing if not outspoken. Here, in the second of three interview segments, he talks about prospects for the company's affordable Model S

Hertz starts EV car-sharing programs in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I take the vehicles for a spin — and witness a cameo from the Charmin bea

I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell.

If you're holding back from buying an electric or plug-in hybrid, read this story. Some of what you think you know may turn out to be wrong.

The new electric crossover is a slam-dunk because it's built on an existing platform; and because it takes all the sting out of owning an electric car -- or an

The technology allows motorists to take out the old battery and put in a newly charged one in about one and a half minutes.

British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels.

British loo roll company Nouvelle erects an outdoor advertisement that doubles as a massive roadside bird feeder.

Although it may not exactly scream widespread appeal, a 99-inch-wide townhouse in London may have found itself a buyer.

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.

With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes.

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

Powered by food scraps and sewage, Bio-Bus carries commuters and tourists between Bristol Airport and Bath.

Foster + Partners's 930-unit high-rise development will have enough on-site bike parking to go around and then some.