Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.

A new study says it is, and we speak to one of the authors.

These books get down to the bare-bones of home cooking.

Sarah Archer shows how the kitchen became the colorful nerve center of the modern house.

This handbook to sustainable living will help you practice what you preach.

You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative.

These 131 exercises will teach you to block distractions and deepen your focus.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'

This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."

Jonathan Safran Foer argues convincingly that changing our diets is the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

It's good for so much more than treating sunburns.

'Knit Your Dog' is an Illinois-based business that will take your dog's excess hair and transform it into cozy clothes and accessories.

And now the three unlikely friends live together under a single roof.

Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?

Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.

If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.

The stubborn hero refused to leave his goats ... miraculously, they all survived the firestorm.

A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.

After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.

Watching a flock of 40 heritage birds grow proved to be an unexpected pleasure.

Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.

It seemed like a good idea at the time...

And it's available now across the UK.

New research suggests that dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow better communication with us.

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; 'cat-specific' music was the winner.

On our sister site I write about issues affecting the baby boomer generation. Here are some of my favorites from the year.

A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices.

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it's also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.

Libraries were the 'most common cultural activity' for many Americans last year.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

Those struck by Cupid's arrow are expected to spend $27.4 billion this year, up 32 percent from last year’s record $20.7 billion.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species.

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Two ships of shark fin poachers have been stopped in the past two weeks, influenced by renewed government focus on the issue due to Paul Watson's case in Germany.

Exceptions will be made for subsistence hunting and fishing.

Though shark finning itself had already been banned, transportation and import of shark fins had not been.

A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.

One way to guarantee a view and to tread lightly is to build high in the sky.

This little unit has sleeping for four in not much space at all.

This container home in Costa Rica is almost a monster home, but has some interesting features.