How do dogs feel about being therapy animals?
Anyone who knows dogs probably knows the answer to this question.
Isabella Rossellini has written a book about her chickens
Watching a flock of 40 heritage birds grow proved to be an unexpected pleasure.
Sky the avalanche dog is having a beautiful retirement (video)
After spending most of her life in search and rescue, this grand 13-year-old Australian Shepherd is enjoying her golden years with her companion human.
Become a professional Cat Cuddler in Ireland
A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.
Do dogs use facial expressions to communicate?
More than just a reflection of emotional states, a new study finds that dogs’ facial movement are potentially active attempts to communicate.
Odin the dog protects his goats during Sonoma fire, takes in baby deer too
The stubborn hero refused to leave his goats ... miraculously, they all survived the firestorm.
Are chickens the new popular pet?
Cuddly, gentle, and low maintenance, there's a lot to love about these feathery fowl.
Cats, dogs responsible for up to 30% of meat environmental impact in US
If American's cats and dogs were their own country, they'd rank 5th in global meat consumption, says new study.
Heroic dog braves Long Island Sound to rescue baby deer
Watch this English golden retriever named Storm rush in to help the fawn and bring it back to shore.
Paw Pods offer a dignified biodegradable burial option for pets
Our pets become like family to us during their lives, so why not treat them with the dignity that a family member deserves when they die?
Turns out that cats actually like people after all
Don’t let that aloof insouciance fool you, scientists have found that cats prefer human social interaction over everything else, even food!
The hard tiny hooks of a cat’s tongue are just one of its many wonders
Among other remarkable features, a cat’s tongue is covered in little spines, turning it into the world’s most magical hairbrush.
Man saves dog, dog saves hummingbird, hummingbird saves man who saved dog
And now the three unlikely friends live together under a single roof.
Dog hair can be turned into wool for knitting
'Knit Your Dog' is an Illinois-based business that will take your dog's excess hair and transform it into cozy clothes and accessories.
6 videos of tiny hamsters eating tiny food
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Have we reached Peak Dog in our cities?
On National Dog Day, a look at the question of doggie density
Revenge of the goldfish! Dumped pets growing into giant monsters
A gentle reminder to never, ever, Free Willy your goldfish.
Only 1/3 of sunscreens are safe and effective, here's where to find them
The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection.
Aloe vera gel could be your new favorite moisturizer
It's good for so much more than treating sunburns.
Makeup remover wipes now come with more plastic
All because people are too lazy to find a sink.
Going vegan? Use this 12-week daily planner
It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.
Richard Louv writes about how animals transform our lives
There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.
'We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast' (book review)
Jonathan Safran Foer argues convincingly that changing our diets is the most effective way to fight the climate crisis.
'Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World' (book review)
This book explains how "one of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare."
'Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World' (book review)
Author Cal Newport argues that it's time to make hard decisions about our digital lives and embrace a 'philosophy of technology use.'
'The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds' (book review)
An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.
'The Art of Noticing' is a guidebook to seeing the world with fresh eyes
These 131 exercises will teach you to block distractions and deepen your focus.
'Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants' (book review)
You'll be shocked to learn what goes on behind the scenes at grocery stores – and relieved to know there's a much better alternative.
'Give a Sh*T: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet' (book review)
This handbook to sustainable living will help you practice what you preach.
The Midcentury Kitchen is a riot of color, from avocado green to harvest gold (book review)
Sarah Archer shows how the kitchen became the colorful nerve center of the modern house.
3 new cookbooks to help get dinner on the table quickly
These books get down to the bare-bones of home cooking.
Is mass timber construction really renewable and sustainable?
A new study says it is, and we speak to one of the authors.
'Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way' (book review)
Tanja Hester, who retired at 38, can help you create a financial roadmap that makes your life your own.
This book makes it easier to talk to kids about climate change
With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.
'The Reducetarian Cookbook' will show you how to cut out meat and dairy
It's the practical sequel to 'The Reducetarian Solution,' striving to get more people eating fewer animal products.
'The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life' by Joshua Becker (book review)
Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.
Why would anyone print out an entire website?
That's what Kris de Decker did with Low-Tech magazine and it makes a lot of sense.
Can Cross-Laminated Timber save the world?
Anthony Thistleton makes a persuasive case in a new book, 100 Projects UK CLT.
'Life Without Plastic: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic to Keep Your Family and the Planet Healthy' (book review)
A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.
101 Tiny House Designs (Book Review)
This book full of small space design ideas is a handy tool for those wanting to get their own tiny house built.
'Being the Change: A New Kind of Climate Documentary' (review)
A follow-up to the book by the same name, this intriguing film shows how one American family has weaned itself off fossil fuels.
'Changemakers: Embracing Hope, Taking Action, and Transforming the World' (book review)
When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.
"The Year of Less" (book review)
Finance blogger Cait Flanders describes the ups and downs of a year-long shopping ban and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.
In defense of libraries -- and why Amazon can never compare
An economics professor suggested we replace libraries with Amazon bookstores "to save taxpayers money" and the Internet went wild, with good reason.
Nature Anatomy is a charming guide for the urban naturalist
A pull between city life and the slower pace of nature inspired author and illustrator Julia Rothmans to create “Nature Anatomy.”
How Design is Shaped by Purpose
Can products be better for people? Can buildings be better for the planet? Gradually, business is waking up to the fact that design can be beautiful and responsible.
The Shape of Green: An Argument for Beauty (Book Review)
Lance Hosey argues that how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. If it doesn't move the heart, it doesn't move the needle on sustainability.
Taking Another Look at 5 Classic Green Myths
Sometimes the conventional wisdom is right, but sometimes it’s dead wrong.