eco tech

Lessons learned from my conversion of a 1984 Mercedes into a grease-mobile

We here at PopSci enjoy our green dreams for future buildings as much as any other geek. So imagine the … Continued

According to a new report from the prestigious London School of Economics, birth control is a less expensive way to … Continued

Bacteria that construct walls out of sand could save a third of the world's population from desertification

Pre-fab panels instead of a wood frame save cash and energy

A team at Harvard decided to reinvestigate the potential for windpower around the globe, and found their new results to … Continued

Heating your home's water supply without using gas or oil

Our second all-digital Genius Guide shows you 99 ways to save energy— and money— at home this summer

Each synthetic plant promises to do the work of a thousand old-style wooden trees

They look so graceful when they're spinning