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Is the extinction of print cookbooks inevitable?

Cookbook sales are still strong, but as more cooks embrace websites and apps, cookbooks could be in danger of going the way of other print mediums.




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SnapDish app makes your food prettier

The Snapdish app for Apple devices and Kindle has a feature that enhances food photos well.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Can a smartphone prevent the elderly from falling?

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.



  • Protection & Safety

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5 creative projects for your old iPhone

Recycling or donating your old iPhone is sensible. But these projects are much more fun.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Remember those ads that predicted the future?

In 1994, AT&T ran a series of ads that got much of it right, but missed the big thread.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Where's that kitchen of the future we were promised?

In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Let's not criminalize walking and texting. (We have bigger problems)

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Move over Blackberry, the Defense Department approves iPhones

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.




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10 worst tech predictions of all time

The technology industry is spurred by those who think ahead and think big — but these predictions were all wrong.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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How an iPad changed a mom's life — and made her famous in the process

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What is 'USDA process verified'?

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.




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Practical sustainability takes on greenwashing

John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house.




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Watch: The Preachy Green series

Do you have officemates who preach about living the greener life? They're annoying, but they're also right. The SOAP Group explores this theme in a hilarious se




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Get in gear for spring biking season: New routes

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.




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Telecommuters aren't isolated and unproductive

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo




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Why crash test dummies prefer electric vehicles

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.




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9 professions that should be extinct but aren't

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Here's a practical way to close the gender wage gap: Flex time

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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British prisoners put to work building prefab homes

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.




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Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.




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Maya Penn: Teen designer, entrepreneur, and activist

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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SafetyTats gives kids with food allergies an extra layer of protection

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.




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Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Project to launch in 2016

The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Kids' drawings spring to life as IKEA toys

A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children.




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Teen's video honored with Breakthrough Prize

18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards.



  • Research & Innovations

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Program harnesses the magic of music to teach kids about living green

Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme.




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Girl wins prestigious fellowship to build robots, all to make the streets of Paris 'happy again'

Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion.




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10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place

Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world.




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Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon

By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party?




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Barbara Boxer: On the precipice of compromise

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.




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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.




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Observations from the Natural Products Expo East

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.




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The dirtless dozen: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.




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A portable & green espresso machine and Palmera Naturals sauces

Support small companies with good products though kickstarter.com! The following two companies have great products to back.




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Meet the entrepreneur who's betting you'll eat bugs

Harman Johar is an entomologist and businessman who believes this acquired taste is sensible, stylish and sustainable.




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One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.




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Blue Apron ships healthy ingredients to your home and you do the rest

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.




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Green product certification: 21 symbols you should recognize

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Speckless spending: 12 springtime tidy-up tools

Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ...




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Martha-approved, American-made gear for your next BBQ or backyard bash

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.




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6 unexpected products made from hemp

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Website only stocks products that last a lifetime

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.




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7 products that promise to last a lifetime

Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.




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'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Ask your representative to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'




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Why the 'dairy cliff' probably isn't a crisis

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.




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Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.




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What's next for Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio?

From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing.



  • Arts & Culture

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Yes, Leslie Jones, Twitter has a humanity problem

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.



  • Arts & Culture

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar speech moved the needle on climate change

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.



  • Climate & Weather