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Are Dyson hand dryers the world's worst design object?

Architecture critic Mark Lamster thinks so.




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Men's beards harbor more germs than dog fur

When it comes to potentially infectious microbes, beards beat the dogs.




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Poor toilet hygiene spreads more E.coli than raw meat

In other words, always wash your hands when you're done in the bathroom.




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Treat the trails with respect. Ride (and hike) with a Bikepack

Steven M. Johnson is at it again.




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"You’re not in traffic, you are traffic."

Drivers want to blame bike lanes for causing congestion, but they really should look in the mirror to see the problem.




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Ford says cyclists can help share the road by wearing an emoji jacket

They could also make their vehicles less deadly, but let's put the onus on the cyclist first.




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Airbus proposes blended wing body planes that reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?




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City declares climate emergency, actually means it and does something

Bristol's airport expansion gets cancelled in a shocking act of doing something meaningful to go carbon neutral.




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Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.




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Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased 53 percent in ten years

The GHSA blames the switch to light trucks, bad road design, distraction and even climate change.




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Why is toxic masculinity such a huge part of car culture?

A look back at vintage car advertisements shows a troubling history of machismo messaging and sexist marketing toward both genders.




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Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.




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E-scooters are not a menace; the real threat on the sidewalks is still the car

A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters.




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Why build a subway when there's room for a streetcar?

If you care about embodied carbon, money or time, you don't dig. But then this is Toronto.




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London is looking to increase cycling tenfold after the coronavirus

It's the only way to deal with reduced capacity in the underground, and is a great example for other cities.




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CES 2012: 2nd Solutions Spares Corporate Cell Phones from Certain Death

Salvaging old IT from corporations can mean big business, and a way to keep cell phones out of landfills.




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CES 2012: 3 Examples of Sony's Mantra, "Do More With Less"

Sony's environmental focus is fairly simple. In fact, it's the very definition of simple. And we like it.




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CES 2012: OLED TVs, Transparent TVs and Home Energy Management from Samsung

Samsung is proud to show off a wide range of new toys at this year's CES, including internet-connected washers and driers, TVs you can see through, and more.




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Final Thoughts on The Future of Green Gadgets at CES 2012

Before this year's consumer electronics show, we talked about our hopes and frustrations about the industry and event. Here, we sum up what we saw.




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The Week in Pictures: Tree House Kindergarten, Transparent TVs, and More

An amazing circular kindergarten in Tokyo is built around a tree. We also have transparent TVs, the gnarliest waves ever surfed, a wild proposed pier for Florida, and more.




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The Internet of Things knows where you are and what you are doing

It's the buzzword at CES this year, and Mother raises questions about the kinds of issues we are going to have to face.




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The Faraday Bike is the prettiest electric assist bicycle you will ever see

It stands out among the cellphone cases at CES like gold among the dross.




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JUNE smart bracelet measures sun exposure, tells you when you've had enough

it's a "personal sun coach" that tells you when to put on a hat, and more.




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In the smart home is one thing, but what we really need are smart communities and smarter cities

In the internet of things, our water heater will talk to our dishwasher, and they will have something to say.




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The car of the future will be part of your living room

Never go outside again with Hyundai Mobility Vision.




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No distractions here: Byton electric car is an SIV, or "Smart Intuitive Vehicle"

Launched at CES, this car has everything to keep you entertained because "young people like IT toys."




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Alienware introduces the forever laptop

It's a crazy expensive, overpowered gaming machine, but it turns laptop design on its head.




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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Now that the barbecue season is well under way you may be getting tired of the same veggie burgers. A simple alternative is grilled portobello mushrooms.




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Canadian Picture Frame TV Channel Burns Up Screens

We all miss those vacations where we did nothing but leave the windows open to the beach and gazed longingly into the lapping surf, or slept under the stars while camping and listening to the crickets, or sang Christmas carols in front of a crackling




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Grilling with This Minty Marinade Could Reduce Carcinogenic Toxins

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.




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'Empty' Spaces are Full of Life in Berlin -- For Now

In the crowded heart of Istanbul lies a secret garden. Actually, there are probably at least a few, but the one I had the pleasure




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Boxsal, a Pretty Fun Picnic in a Cardboard Box (Photos)

Summer is the prefect time for picnics, pretty much anywhere! On roof tops, in Central Park, at the beach, open air cinemas or the zoo, a good picnic is special. But how often do you make the effort and unleash your creativity to put together a




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Pineapple Mojitos and 8 More Surprising Recipes to Make on the Grill

The grill is one underrated machine. If you have never ventured beyond meat-heavy classics like hamburgers and hot dogs or think creativity is a grilled eggplant or two, now's the time.




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This FirePit enables "smokeless" wood campfires & charcoal grilling

BioLite refers to its latest product as a "major tune-up" for outdoor fires, boasting that it burns more efficiently and puts out less smoke, while still offering a great view of the fire.





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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan





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Former Residents of Huronia, Rideau, and Southwestern Regional Centres Could Receive Compensation from Class Action Settlements - Settlement Overview Video

Settlement Overview Video. If you lived at Huronia, Rideau, or Southwestern Regional Centres, you may be eligible to make a claim.





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International Automakers Now Account for 45% of U.S. Auto Production and 59% of U.S. Vehicle Sales - Redefining the American Auto Industry

Redefining the American Auto Industry. - The Growing Impact of International Automakers on the U.S. Economy.





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In Honor of Its One-Year Anniversary, Barclaycard Arrival Improves Travel Rewards and Benefits Program and Introduces Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® - Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV

Barclaycard Arrival Plus now with EMV









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NASA Federal Credit Union Announces New Zero Down, No PMI Family Mortgage - Video OneTitle

Bill White, VP of Real Estate Lending for NASA FCU, speaks to current housing market conditions, as well as the new Family Mortgage and other options from NASA FCU.





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CrissCross Expands Representative Payee Services to Serve as a National Resource for Qualified Beneficiaries - CrissCross Representative Payee Services

CrissCross Representative Payee Services