What you should always ask before you buy
August 9, 2019, 2:24 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Do you really need that new thing? And where will the old one end up?
Under construction for 137 years, this famous Spanish basilica just got its building permit
June 11, 2019, 1:40 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia to cough up millions in unpaid construction fees.
It's never too late to reinvent yourself
June 10, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
How architect Le Corbusier, a 13th-century abbey and a busload of tourists taught me some lessons.
What dreams reveal about different cultures
June 8, 2019, 9:25 a.m. by Cory Rosenberg
Anthropology adds another dimension to the dream conversation.
Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
June 7, 2019, 1:52 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Straws create litter and quickly end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
Sweden has invented a word to shame people for flying
June 7, 2019, 9:19 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
And it's actually working.
This map tells you exactly what lies on the other side of the ocean
June 6, 2019, 9:15 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
What's due east from the New Jersey Shore?
Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII
June 5, 2019, 2:55 p.m. by Angela Nelson
Dan Mackay is now on a mission to reunite the tags with surviving veterans or their relatives.
5 historic battles you can witness in the present
June 5, 2019, 2:55 p.m. by John Donovan
Re-enactors bring the past to life with stirring mock battles.
Woman collects 2.4 tons of trash on Nova Scotia beaches in 1 year
June 4, 2019, 12:08 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'It is not even a drop in the bucket.'
Wild bees are recycling plastic, study finds
June 3, 2019, 11:34 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Bee species have begun using plastic waste to build their nests, hinting at the extent of plastic pollution as well as nature's limited ability to adapt.
Why paper books and the independent bookstore aren't dead
May 31, 2019, 11:36 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Turns out all those dire predictions were wrong.
17 things Albert Einstein really did say
May 29, 2019, 2:03 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
For some reason, it's easy to misquote the world's most famous genius.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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