It turns out beauty is more than skin deep, but make sure you're taking good care of that beauty because chemicals are all over the skin care industry

All photos credit Collin Dunn Ed. note: 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with a stop in the Florida Everglades, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety

Photo credit: Wikipedia/Creative Commons 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program is designed to engage a variety of conservation and education issues

Since its eruption in late August, the Solyndra scandal has been a lightning rod for political and ideological debates over everything from the role of government in business to the debate on global

Here's how people work together to build their own homes cooperatively.

It even has moving sidewalks for bikes. This is how you get people out of cars.

This specially designed Finnish axe requires less force to split wood as it acts both as a wedge and as a lever.

This standing desk is packed with clever organization features, and can be customized for left or right-handed people.

It sorta defeats the purpose in about twelve different ways.

It tells you when to get up and to sit down, and checks up on you too.

A 18-foot-wide helix turbine specially designed for urban spaces has been installed on the roof of Progressive Field, ready to begin churning out energy on opening day.

It's déjà vu all over again, with the old guard trying to stop the newcomers...

The basketball star has a soft spot for bikes, which he says gave him important freedom as a kid.

It makes a lot of sense in a country with no workers and five other permanent stadia.

Another look at a controversial housing project.

Doug Ford, now leading in the polls, wants to open up more of it for development.

Populist leaders are more interested in cutting the price of gas than they are in stopping climate change.

A new study provides the first biomarker-based evidence that maternal exposure to insecticides is associated with autism among their offspring.

Architect Tamir Addadi squeezes a lot into a very small space

There's more than one way to go up in a small space, and this is one smart alternative.

These incredible images sent back by the Juno spacecraft gives us a detailed look at Jupiter.

More than just a typical aurora, researchers have now figured what powers this stunning lightshow and where it comes from.

Income for farmers, or fracked natural gas—will communities be allowed to decide?

Walking and other gentle movements could power the next generation of devices.

There are worse places to be stuck than in Hawaii... I'm starting to think they did it on purpose!

The latest report on the state of the world's fisheries paints a depressing picture of the seafood industry.

It would be hard to find a cooler looking vacation home than one of these cabins...

These spikes might be intermittent. But they are getting bigger and more frequent.

Instead of an exciting adventure, we got a road not taken.

2018 was not a good year for those fighting the war against the war against coal.

Alarms, notifications, and digital lists can only go so far; instead, use these tricks and your own brain power to learn things by heart.

The blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet. Here’s what you need to know about the majestic marine mammal.

This new award-winning documentary reveals the stark contrasts between America's obsession with standardized tests, at the cost of everything else, and Scandinavia's embrace of all things nature-based. It's clear which is the more successful approach.

The SolPad Mobile device offers a scaled-up solar charging and battery solution for both home and off-grid applications.

Previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which was mean to heat pumps.

Don't take your morning cup of coffee for granted. It may not be around in a few decades, according to a new report.

Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat.

This bowl-like, double-roof design helps to collect rainwater before it evaporates, and also provides more shade for buildings in arid regions.

Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw.

These designs from Leckie Studio and the Backcountry Hut Company are lovely to look at, but what are they really?

Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action.

Knowing where trash comes from is the first step in figuring out better, more sustainable solutions.

Sixty-five porters and 75 yaks labored over two years to bring more than eight tons of trash down from the slopes of Mount Everest -- and into the hands of local artists.

It's time to end this destructive practice, and Appalachian residents descended upon Washington, D.C., this week to demand action.

A giant resin bee is drawn to purple loosestrife, can you guess the connection?

A new study shows how adolescents quickly improved their sleep time and quality in just one week's time.

When the evening is carefully planned, the morning goes smoothly.

If this plan even halfway succeeds, oil companies will be in serious trouble.

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.