Science

From meadow mazes to fruit tunnels, these living features will foster wonder in kids and adults alike....

Consider buildings that are an organic addition to your garden, not just some foreign object that has been plonked into place....

Trees are instrumental to the quality and health of our lives, our homes, and our planet....

Small can be beautiful, especially when designed well....

From table-top gardens and purifying plants to those with lovely lacy leaves, here are our favorite houseplant trends for 2023....

Clever built-ins and sliding doors help this petite apartment function like a much larger space....

Albania moves to the forefront of river protection by making the Vjosa River the first wild river national park in Europe....

These DIY potting mix recipes are easy, eco-friendly, and free to make....

After happily swapping a big house for a tiny house, the family spends more time together and gets to travel more....

To avoid potentially toxic pesticide exposure, buy these items organic whenever possible....

Climate-change-related storms made it impossible for hundreds of thousands of polar seabirds to breed last year....

The renovation of a 1970s townhouse was designed to transform as the family grows....

Sometimes beneficial, sometimes catastrophic, these 'rivers in the sky' are becoming more frequent and intense with climate change....

Nectar is the secret sauce for boosting biodiversity and increasing the number of beneficial interactions in the ecosystems around us....

A group of scientists want a legally-binding treaty to ensure Earth's orbit isn't irreparably harmed....

With its drop-floor sleeping loft, smartly designed bathroom, and other clever elements, the Halcyon isn't your typical tiny home....

The rate of plastic entering the oceans could accelerate 2.6 times by 2040 if left unchecked, say researchers....

Human activity is primarily responsible for the increased levels of mercury in seafood—here's how it happens and what we can do....

Rammed earth, straw bales, and timber were employed to create this fabulous, flexible home....

Meet the 25 trailblazers paving the way for a world in which travel works in tandem with the planet, not against it....

A new study looks at human contributions to Mississippi River Delta land loss and hints at possible solutions....

For Stacey Polacco, community not only means getting together with other travelers like herself, but also working to build a spiritual community of like-minded people....

Coastal communities are exposed to coastal water pollution even without entering polluted waters, researchers find....

Researchers compared nutritional quality and environmental impact for 6 common eating styles. Here's what they found....

This retiree is living her best life in this lovely, revitalized urban home....

Whether single-use, rechargeable, or from your vehicle, batteries are recyclable, but it's not as simple as tossing them into the curbside bin....

Frozen food may be maligned by many, but the freezer is my number one tool in battling food waste....

With both private and public spaces, a co-living building like this could play a role in helping the housing crisis....

The equinox, an evening dance of planets, and a historic potential rocket launch are a few of the month's wonders....

The rediscovery adds insight into these odd plants and could provide motivation to protect their forest habitats....

The pandemic inspired Alissa and Cody to rethink their lives and hit the road....

Here's what to think about when creating magical spaces in your garden....

This architect's home is great example of how cork can be incorporated to great effect....

Cougars can swim remarkably long distances, braving orcas and boats, to survive in the Olympic Peninsula....

Over 11 million Americans live more than a mile away from affordable, nutritious foods. Here's what to know about food deserts' causes, consequences, and solutions....

Looking to further reduce your plastic waste? Here's where to find plastic-free toothpaste, lip balm, and insect repellent....

A petite apartment in a heritage building gets a bright and elegant makeover from Tsai Design....

Recognizing what our landscapes once looked like can help us put things right in the future....

Researchers find that watching nature documentaries makes people more interested in plants—a potential boon for counteracting the staggering loss of plant biodiversity....

The comfort and livability of a 300-square-foot apartment are beautifully improved in this smart renovation....

Citizen scientists from around the world are asked to tally the birds they see and hear around them....

Beautiful, versatile, and great for shady spots, ferns are a fantastic addition to the garden....

All eight species of pangolin are in severe decline due to illegal trade....

This extra-wide tiny home is packed with smart ideas that make it one of the best tiny house designs we've seen thus far....

We unpack the mysteries behind the welfare labels on egg cartons....

Scientists who discovered the frog in Ecuador say it looks like it 'lives in a universe of fantasies, like those created by Tolkien.'...

Location, location, location says it all for an all-season floating tiny home....

Scotland was once home to 1.5 million hectares of native Caledonian pinewood. Now only 1% of this life-supporting habitat is left....

A tiny home in Tokyo maximizes natural light and opens up to the city....