Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally

As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s

Sky gazers carve out a spot in rural Georgia where the lights won't bother them.

There is no doubt, digital books are here to stay. The original Kindle, which started shipping in November 2007, was a wake up call to the publishing world.

It's hard to sift through all the free cookbooks, home improvement and other books that Amazon offers for the Kindle for free - especially when many of them are

Guide to pulling off a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with style from the former New York Times restaurant critic is a bargain.

When Susan Bennett laid down recordings for a client, she had no idea she'd someday be speaking to more than 100 million people.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

A new study shows that using your phone while you're en route affects your posture.

Business doesn't stop just because you're snowed in.

With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes.

Transit use is going up as people prefer using their smartphones to driving.

Starbuck's new keyboard app offers 28 coffee-inspired emojis that make words obsolete when you're planning a coffee date.

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.

NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec

Rob Schmitz, Marketplace Shanghai bureau chief, is only the second reporter to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese manufacturer. See highlights

Complaints of illness and vertigo are zooming in to Apple.

Psychologists are noticing withdrawals and cravings in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets.

These apps will help you find wines that pair with your menu, choose bottles as gifts, and keep track of the bottles you really enjoyed.

Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate

Antilia, the world's first billion dollar home, is completed in Mumbai. While initially marketed as being 'green', the home's size -- 398,000 square feet -- ren

Detroit is back from the brink with some cars worth a second look. It's not just about bankruptcy anymore.

In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor

Want a cool way to combat expensive gas? Take your bicycle at least part of the way. (We can't all live in Portland, where bicycle commuting has become a religi

An ultra-low emission zone for London by 2020.

A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation.

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

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

The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards.

Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models.

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

As 2009 comes to a close, I want to take a minute and look ahead at how green business can grow and prosper in 2010.

Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues.

The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey.

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.

Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents.

The end of summer and beginning of autumn mean warm days and cold nights; bring one of these sweaters along to keep comfy.

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'

On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.

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

If the USDA says that vegetables and fruits should make up half of our diets, why does less than 1 percent of its food subsidies go to farmers who grow produce?

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