Like Kremlinology in the cold war, you take what you can get.

Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye.

But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit.

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.

We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable.

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<

The hog-nosed rat (Hyorhinomys stuempkei) possesses traits never seen by the scientific community before.

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.

Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model?

Where does Fluffy go when you aren't looking, and just what does Snowball get up to when she leaves the yard? A new study looks at how housecats move around.

Bobcats are amazing wild cats, and excellent hunters. Able to live even in suburban ecosystems, they play an important role in controling the population of rabbits, hares and other rodents.

Courtney Hatt and David Braginsky are working to crowd-fund a cafe and cat rescue in San Francisco.

Good news from Gabon: Conservation efforts in Batéké Plateau National Park are rewarded with a sighting of an animal thought to have disappeared from the region.

Thanks to some careful, clever details, this 24-foot-long tiny house feels big, bright and open.

In an homage to influential images of Earth taken from outer space, this art installation takes it up a notch by livestreaming views of Earth in real-time, prompting us to contemplate the bigger picture.

This spacious tiny home is great for entertaining and cooking up a storm.

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.

The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come.

Even armageddon has a silver lining.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

Fiercely opposed to big government, and a huge advocate for distributed clean energy, Roscoe Bartlett now practices what he preaches.

Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

Figuring out energy can be tricky, especially since there are a lot of alternative energy options. Here are some tips for making smart decisions about energy.

Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop.

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies.

Tiny houses are a hot topic these days, but is working or living in a tiny home (or building one) for you? Dawn Higgins, of Full Moon Tiny Shelters, has some great advice.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

Modern building codes and zoning regulations, while helping to set safety standards that can save lives, can also serve as big barriers to building small, sensible, and affordable dwellings with alternative materials and techniques.

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."

The Earthship movement is more than just a bunch of dirty hippies living in a Mad Max-esque compound in the high desert of the American Southwest, as this short film illustrates.

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

On the market for $416K, this beautifully restored historic cottage comes complete with a roof traditionally crafted of local seaweed.

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.

What Is Rammed Earth Construction? Here's a look at the characteristics, uses, pros and cons.

It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused.

The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.

Who knew that knitting could have such a positive impact on our physical and mental health?

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

Who says you have to say goodbye to a favorite old sweater? Breathe new life into it with these fun, creative, DIY projects.

Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.

Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen?

Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts.

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.