Latest Articles
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These floor tiles let you generate energy just by walking around
Great (literal!) strides in renewable energy are being made, by way of an emerging technology called footfall harvesting.
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Why are you running away, offshore drilling? All Obama wants is a hug
The president is trying to embrace offshore drilling in this election year. Instead, he's getting unfairly blamed for the industry's problems.
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Farmers are dealing with corn shortages by feeding cows candy instead
If you worry about the fact that cows eat so much corn, you might be happy to know that cows are now eating expired candy.
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Keeping the peace between beekeepers and their urban neighbors
As beekeeping becomes more popular in urban areas, some nearby residents are turning to vandalism. Experts share tips for beekeepers who want to get along with their neighbors.
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Ask Umbra: Help! I’m in a tight(s) spot
A reader wonders about eco-friendly leggings. Umbra unrolls some no-nonsense advice.
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Older boomers help shift driving trends into reverse
Because driving rates peak in midlife, the aging of the baby boom generation will lead to a drop in per-capita driving.
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Swimming in it: An idyllic New England creek becomes a raging menace
When Hurricane Irene blew through New York state last year, a neighboring creek gushed into Catherine Taylor-Rosenbaum's basement. It wasn't the first flood in recent memory, and she doesn't think it will be the last. The Slow Ride crew has the story.
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Of nerds and words: Why everybody must read Joe Romm’s new book
Anyone who cares about why science doesn't get through to the public should read "Language Intelligence."
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An idea for something to do this weekend
Almost 40 percent of Americans don't walk more than 10 minutes a week. Come on, America, take a walk!
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The backwards, inside-out politics of Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, and coal
The presidential candidates are sparring over the dirtiest of fossil fuels, but the debate isn't nearly as straightforward as it seems.
