The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds.

Chicks dig drummers, apparently.

New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington.

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Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, which recently received SFI chain-of-custody certification, has launched a new sustainability campaign.

The American Forest & Paper Association announced today an ambitious set of sustainability goals for its member organizations to aim for by 2020.

Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation.

A speedy NASA probe has crossed the orbit of Neptune, notching one more spaceflight milestone on its way toward a historic flyby of Pluto.

A new NASA video uses photos from New Horizons to give you a sense of what it would be like to soar over Pluto.

The Miami Herald profiles Cabin Fever, a Little Haiti-based prefab firm specializing in versatile and affordable micro-dwellings that have a growing fanbase acr

At 15 square meters with an equal amount of outdoor living space, Jonas Wagell's flat-packed Mini House 2.0 is a lovely prefab retreat that can be assembled in

Perched above Mexico City's trendiest shopping district, the Billboard House is obscured by a mural created by the dwelling's artist-in-residence.

The oldest city in the Netherlands attracts first-time homeowners with flat-pack prefab abodes free of hidden costs or complications.

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.

Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic).

A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.'

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.

Watch a hungry hamster and his furry friends devour a holiday feast made of miniature food.

Looking back at the first Thanksgiving offers a way forward for us, says Michael Berman.

The find is roughly 2 billion years older than any other known fungus fossil.

The finding indicates that life on Earth began much earlier than previously thought.

New research suggests it will take millions of years for extinct species to return to Earth.

Scientists say Zealandia meets all the requirements to qualify as a continent, even though 94% of it is underwater.

Cyclists have "increased heart rate and respiration," resulting in more CO2 emissions, said state Rep. Ed Orcutt.

The environmental movement's challenges are greater than ever, but the founder of 350.org says victory lies ahead.

The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams.

There's less paper in need of binding these day, so put this simple contraption to work with these clever applications.

Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer.

Smart rooks collect litter at Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Western France, in exchange for food.

Documentary on coal mining’s effect on Appalachian communities premieres in West Virginia this Saturday.

Have an old cell phone stashed away? Recycle it with the Phones for Haiti program and you'll help the American Red Cross provide disaster relief in the earthqua

On Hamburg's waterfront, world-class sustainable architecture has emerged not from lofty green goals but from practical questions like this one: How do you buil

Upcycled seatbelts make for a fashionable clubbing accessory. But will your snazzy smart phone fit into the thing?

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy

Shawn James retired in his mid-40s and is living off the land, including building his own log cabin in the wilderness of Ontario.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S.

Now 50% complete, the Great American Rail-Trail spans an epic 4,000 epic miles.

Scientists devise a BS calculator to identify the world's biggest liars.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?

From sustainability as a means of innovation to envisioning a prosperous, peaceful future free of oil, coal and nuclear energy, these five books are taking care

Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.

Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more.

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."

To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again.

Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.