From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 22 2010 11:29 AM

Nov 22 - With a shipping container as its frame, a new modular home in New York’s West village is attracting visitors interested in sustainable, luxury living at affordable prices. Kilmeny Duchardt reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 22 2010 10:29 AM

Nov 19 - Researchers at the University of Florida have built an unmanned aircraft to fly and gather information autonomously. They say the UAV will be important for studying wildlife and effects of climate change on habitats. Ben Gruber reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 22 2010 10:29 AM

Nov 22 - A research ship on a three-year mission to collect crucial information from the world’s oceans for studies on climate change has arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Kilmeny Duchardt reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Nov 18 2010 3:12 PM

Nov 18 - Scientists are developing an asthma drug, created from venom of a poisonous fish species. The WHO says asthma affects 300 million people globally and kills 250,000 each year but the new drug shows great promise as a treatment. Rob Muir reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 15 2010 1:33 PM

Nov 15 - An advanced 3D computing model created by scientists in San Diego, offers an unprecedented view inside a whale’s head, providing a better understanding of the marine animal's hearing process. Rob Muir reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 15 2010 12:50 PM

Nov 15 - An advanced 3D computing model created by scientists in San Diego, offers an unprecedented view inside a whale’s head, providing a better understanding of the marine animal's hearing process. Rob Muir reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Nov 12 2010 3:42 PM

Nov 12 - A Peruvian engineer has created a solar powered rickshaw that he hopes can one day replace his country’s dirty and noisy taxis. Manoush Zomorodi reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 08 2010 4:52 PM

Nov 8 -A VW Beetle, powered by human waste has taken to the streets of England in an attempt to encourage sustainable motoring. It’s Britain's first car to run on gas produced from sewage sludge. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 08 2010 1:27 PM

Nov 8 - Putting geostrategic and energy needs first, China is turning dirt-cheap coal into diesel and gasoline at high environmental costs. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 08 2010 12:09 PM

Nov 8 - Chilean animal scientists are closely monitoring the progress of six zoo-born Chilean flamingos released into the Atacama Desert two months ago, as part of a conservation program aimed at protecting the birds in the wild. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 08 2010 11:50 AM

Nov 8 - Chilean animal scientists are closely monitoring the progress of six zoo-born Chilean flamingos released into the Atacama Desert two months ago, as part of a conservation program aimed at protecting the birds in the wild. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 08 2010 11:27 AM

Nov 8 - Chilean animal scientists are closely monitoring the progress of six zoo-born Chilean flamingos released into the Atacama Desert two months ago, as part of a conservation program aimed at protecting the birds in the wild. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Nov 01 2010 11:21 AM

Nov 1 - With China’s population projected to grow to 1.44 billion by 2030, a genome institute in Shenzhen is researching cutting-edge technologies, from animal cloning to genetic engineering, to better feed the nation. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Oct 29 2010 6:08 PM

Oct 29 - Singapore’s Marina Bay has been illuminated like never before with a spectacular light show to promote energy efficient bulbs. The display features colorful light installations created by designers around the world. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Oct 29 2010 2:06 PM

Oct 29 - Using DNA fragments, researchers at Canada’s University of Guelph hope to build a barcode library of all species on Earth that can be used to save endangered species and monitor food supplies as they travel across borders. Ben Gruber reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Oct 25 2010 10:45 AM

Oct 25 - British sculptor and conservationist Jason de Caires-Taylor has unveiled an underwater work of art off Cancun, Mexico, which he hopes will evolve as a reef and habitat for marine life. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Mon, Oct 25 2010 10:45 AM

Oct 25 - British sculptor and conservationist Jason de Caires-Taylor has unveiled an underwater work of art off Cancun, Mexico, which he hopes will evolve as a reef and habitat for marine life. Tara Cleary reports.

From: Reuters on Tue, Oct 12 2010 11:43 AM

Oct 12 - A new liquid biofuel for heating and cooking could cut carbon emissions from the 1.8 million homes in Britain currently using oil rather than gas, the organisers of field trials say. Stuart McDill reports.

From: Reuters on Fri, Oct 08 2010 3:09 PM

Oct 8 - A hybrid electric bicycle called the "Optibike" can hit a top speed of around 30 miles per hour while also handling rough terrain and weather, according to its Colorado-based manufacturers. Manoush Zomorodi reports.

From: Reuters on Thu, Oct 07 2010 5:14 PM

Oct 7 - An elephant at a South Korean zoo has attracted the attention of scientists amid reports that the animal can talk. Zoo officials say the elephant can vocalize at least seven Korean words and the scientists are eager to learn how. Rob Muir reports.