Paulownia tomentosa has had marvelous press on the Internet. Several Australian and United States companies make claims of extraordinary growth, unbelievable wood values, and magnificent beauty ...

For this reason black holes are invisible to the eye, as lightless as the empty, dark space surrounding them. Scientists know they exist not because they can see an actual hole, but because a ...

Depending on where you live, there are some items that simply aren't recyclable, including varieties of paper, glass and plastic. Check with your city service provider to know specifics, but here ...

Even houseplants go dormant in the winter. "This is totally normal and actually crucial to their survival," says Bloomscape's "Plant Mom" (AKA Joyce Mast, AKA our favorite houseplant expert). "You ...

The cork is boiled, marked, and cut. Afterward, cork planks are separated by quality. The cork will also go through a drying phase and be further washed and then treated for the industry in which ...

1. Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash OK, so most people aren’t likely making raw pumpkin a staple on their menu. But if you’re forsaking cooked pumpkin (or other winter squash) in favor of ...

Making your own herbal teas is very simple, however, care should be taken to buy herbs from reputable sources. Look for key characteristics such as organic or Fair Trade Certified. Sustainably ...

Today, there are an estimated 103 million displaced people in the world, with the average duration of displacement being 20 years. Sadly, the numbers are likely to grow with climate migration due ...

A great example of this kind of labor of love is this modern straw bale homestead in Minto, Ontario, that operates off the grid. Home to couple Chris Vander Hout and Christine Hoy and their son ...

Strange, Ethereal 'Fairy Lantern' Presumed Extinct is Rediscovered After 30 Years The rediscovery adds insight into these odd plants and could provide motivation to protect their forest habitats.

He continued: "Scientific life-cycle energy analyses have repeatedly found that the energy used in the operation and maintenance of buildings dwarf the so-called 'embodied' energy of the materials ...

"For a sustainable forest to regenerate the quantity of wood used in the construction of The Black and White Building would take approximately 137 minutes—meaning that it’s possible to grow ...