A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else.

Photo: The Art Archive digg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/scientists-attempt-to-resurrect-extinct-giant-ox.php'; Two million years ago, an enormous species of ox, called Aurochs, emerged from regions of northern India and migrated into

It's cow bliss at a dairy in Hertfordshire, England run by the Hare Krishnas. There are only 44 of them but life is sweet: On this farm all the cows have names, they are hand-milked whilst listening to Sanskrit music and

What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction

There is scant evidence that it actually boosts libido and sexual performance, and it could be harmful.

The mysterious organism looks like a mushroom but acts like an animal, and it's one of my favorite beings ever.

Another reason to electrify everything.

Consumer demand for meat, soy, palm oil, and more has resulted in 60% of primate species facing extinction.

With only two members of the species left, a successful egg harvest and fertilization could mean all is not lost.

XEROX/PARC Spiral Water Filtration Technology A typical water-treatment plant is very big and very expensive. XEROX's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) has come up with a new technology that could make the whole process cheaper and simpler, potentially

The technology uses radiative sky cooling to help cool buildings without electricity.

This could keep people from overheating in their wearable electronic outfits or simply in the heat of the ever-warming days

From brilliant pink lady katydids to devil-faced orchids, this year's list of new-to-science wonders proves Mother Nature is full of surprises.

West Coast Green was this past week here in San Francisco, California. With speakers like Van Jones, Arianna Huffington and Michelle Kaufmann, the trade show was a nexus for greenies far and wide. Michelle Kaufmann was

It seems like everybody who knows the Cradle-to-Cradle principles thinks they're brilliant, yet adoption of the methodology and design philosophy seems slow. What is holding it back? William McDonough answers.

Two months after the Indian government stopped plans by UK-based Vedanta Resources to put a bauxite mine on a mountain held sacred by two indigenous tribal groups in Orissa, on the

How about using the light from already existing street lamps to spark off the festive season? Here are some off-the-grid parasite lamps so to speak, that look good by day!

A new "do not disturb while driving" feature is coming with the next OS update. Will people use it?

At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.

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

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.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

Nobody likes being beaten about the head with the eco-stick. As many of us have experienced, railing against friends and family about the state of the planet rarely produces favourable results, or in fact any result at all. That's why TreeHugger is a

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

The things nature does to sand and rock are amazing. You may think this is an alien planet with bizarre stone houses for extraterrestrials, but no, this is New Mexico in all its mind-blowing glory.

Patagonia's Worn Wear events, held in collaboration with sharing start up Yerdle, offer a different, more sustainable vision of Black Friday.

The NYC Department of Education has promised no repercussions for skipping class on September 20.

This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.

State regulators have found boron, arsenic, selenium and other toxic metals near 14 power plants, all in excess of state health standards.

A roundup of our Blankenship coverage over the years, and what led up to this tragedy and this indictment.

But this is probably not the last we will hear from him.

In a pretty self-explanatory piece, Bogota-based Unodot studio executes a simple useful idea for small spaces.

North American bees are at risk of disappearing thanks to severe habitat loss and increasing pesticide use, among other threats, new report reveals.

Did you know honey has its own sound? Using honey and other tools, this bee enthusiast wants to raise awareness about bee colony collapse disorder through music.

Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.

Whether the Great Recession is over or permanent, Americans seem to want more from a vacation than staying home. Biking is a beautiful way to vacation.

Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.

Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer.

I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads.

According to the research of author David Simon, the externalized cost of our animal food system totals about $414 billion per year, which is carried by all of us.

Beds designed to be earthquake proof and that put you inside an aquarium

Designer Shanan Campanaro creates lovely home decor with eco-friendly materials.

If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket.