Neighborhood Fruit locates free fruit on public lands
February 1, 2010, 10:08 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
A website and iPhone app help you find in season fruit trees you can pick from for free.
More unnecessary greener design: Toilet paper machine
January 31, 2010, 4:48 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Just because you can doesn't always mean you should. This $100,000 machine will turn office paper into toilet paper.
Construction of world's first commerical spaceport underway
January 29, 2010, 3:33 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Finally taking shape in the New Mexico desert, Spaceport America will be the world's first commercial spaceport.
11-year-old writes iPhone app for charity
January 26, 2010, 2 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Pre-teen programmer writes iPhone app and donates proceeds to charity.
Thursday links: Groupers, cruise ships in Haiti, and doggie toilets
January 21, 2010, 2:17 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Are cruise ships landing in Haiti a help to the devastated nation or a slap in the face? Will Barbie's next job be as an environmentalist? And is tanning killing you?
Cell phone safety for children
January 20, 2010, 2 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Are cell phones hazardous to your child's health?
iPhone app: Grocery IQ
January 19, 2010, 12:56 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Save time and keep organized with a 99-cent app that organizes your grocery list and more.
El Dorado? Lost city found using Google Earth
January 19, 2010, 11:37 a.m. by S.A. Rogers
Scientists uncover evidence of a lost city -- possibly that of the legendary El Dorado -- using aerial images taken by Google Earth.
Future Food: Liquid nitrogen meets eco-cuisine
January 15, 2010, 2:02 p.m. by Siel Ju
A new TV show uses strange technology to concoct postmodern cuisine with eco-ethics.
Google starts its own electric utility
January 8, 2010, 10:40 a.m. by Shea Gunther
Last month Google filed paperwork to incorporate Google Energy and will begin buying and selling renewable energy on the wholesale market.
Grok Project: Living the history of human advancement
January 7, 2010, 12:14 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Ian Schleifer is on a mission to fully experience the history of science and technology and is starting his quest in the Paleolithic era.
Big brother is washing you
January 7, 2010, 8:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The Earth Mirror isn't your ordinary, pedestrian bathroom mirror ... it keeps tabs on your water usage and induces guilt when need be.
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A horse named Jenny takes a daily stroll through the streets of Frankfurt
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What's next for SpaceX in its mission to send humans to space?
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Notre Dame rooftop bees appear to have survived the fire
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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At least this year wasn't as bad as A.D. 536 — the worst year in human history
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12 plants that repel unwanted insects
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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