Our photo of the day comes from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

The reward for information leading to an arrest has climbed to $12,000.

Welcome to some of the most bizarre social behavior on Earth.

Our photo of the day comes from Cape San Blas, Florida.

Our photo of the day proves that size doesn't matter.

The Carolina parakeet was the only parrot species native to the US; by 1918, we had killed them all. New evidence explains their demise.

Architentions design a lovely "parallel imaginative world"

Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.

One can build a house out of wood and cover it up, or one can celebrate the nature of wood, as this one in Slavonice, Czech Republic does. Designed by E - M.R.A.K. | Martin Rajniš, Kamila Amblerová, Václav Horecký, it is built out of unplaned, uncut

Just when we thought there was a chance for a rationalist US Administration to mesh with the Climate-action oriented EU and with an increasingly open-minded China...[Vaclav] Klaus has called man-made global

Architects are often late bloomers. Frank Gehry is in his prime at 79; Ralph Rapson died at his drafting board last year at 93.

Heavy traffic, aggressive drivers, few bike lanes, and fear of theft made the Czech capital a place where cycling was "only for the brave," as an article for Radio Prague put

Using mouth-blown glass and energy-efficient LEDs, this stunning chandelier looks like a creature from the ocean's depths.

Charred wood never looked so good.

The architects call it a "Conceptual Object" but it is pretty and real.

These apex predators play a much bigger role in ecosystems than most people suspect, and their absence causes all kinds of problems that we aren't always able to solve.

Sporting an attractive unibody frame, this meticulously handcrafted wooden bicycle is made to be strong yet flexible.

Inspired by arthropods, this minimalist all-wood home features a spacious-feeling interior and energy-efficient, passive heating and cooling strategies.

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.

Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious.

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

The film director believes that ocean exploration could help us to prepare better for climate catastrophes.

No one likes the rampant spending that goes along with gift-giving traditions, but all have different ideas for how to cope.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Personal finance writer Michelle McGagh weighs in on how to save money effectively.

And for most debt-weary Americans, shopping is not on that list.

Young people's interest in 'healthy, clean living' has them cooking, crafting, and counting their pennies in ways that baffle their Boomer parents.

Our brains can't handle it.

Here is a clever new design that unfurls with a flourish and retracts with a simple pull of a string.

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.

This intriguing design brings in more healthy rocking and rolling movement as you sit, work and socialize.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards.

This modern work desk lets more than one person sit and stand -- at the same time.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences.

They are sized between the tiny Manhattan "design studio" and their standard big boxes.