When most people think about completely self-sustainable living, luxury is probably the last thing to come to mind, and if it does, it comes at a steep price.  There is a growing community,...

Bamboo is a versatile material that is used for everything from computer casings to art to houses and heavy-duty bridges. Is there anything this amazing (and amazingly renewable) plant can't do?

The planet has a fever – and how we cool it down is the challenge of the century.  How do we start? According to advocates of a branch of scientific techniques known as geo-engineering, the only approach is to think big – and change the planet’s...

Whether getting attacked by a larger predator, being harmed by man, suffering from disease or simply being injured on accident, there are many different ways in which animals can get hurt in the wild. While many animals are resilient following injury,...

Whether you worked hard today or can’t seem to find work, let’s take a break from the stress. It’s cold and ugly outside in some places, so think about sea arches like a mysterious portal to another world of sunshine and warm tropical water. If you...

In the past few years, we’ve seen some interesting shifts take place between urban and suburban dwellers. Gas prices have risen and the life of the commuter has gotten to be too expensive for many; massive foreclosures have prompted countless former...

Beaches mark the borders between sea and land, and as such have unique characteristics derived from both geological parents. These 10 amazing beaches showcase the best, the brightest and the most sublime sandy shores ever to rock your world! Red...