Being prey for so many animals, it’s no wonder that most hamsters are nocturnal. They spend their days hiding from snakes, ...

The windiest place on earth is determined by average breeziness, strongest gusts, and susceptibility to storms. Here are 10 of the windiest spots.

Regina Bailey is a science writer, educator, and board-certified registered nurse. Her work has been featured in "Kaplan AP Biology" and "The Internet for Cellular and Molecular Biologists." ...

Learn how to avoid certain canned goods, receipts, toys, and more. Since most people are primarily exposed to BPA through their diets, limiting your consumption of canned and packaged foods could ...

Whether single-use, rechargeable, or from your vehicle, batteries are recyclable, but it's not as simple as tossing them into the curbside bin.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama.

Blythe Copeland is a writer, editor, and blogger who began working with Treehugger in 2008.

Synthetic clothing consists of a blend of different textiles. Synthetic materials have been around since the mid-twentieth century and have become the most used fibers over the past few decades.

Cactus leather is a bio-based material lauded for its breathability, an area in which other vegan leathers fall short. This unique material is used for handbags, shoes, apparel, and furniture. Even ...

Larry West is an award-winning environmental journalist and writer. He won the Edward J. Meeman Award for Environmental Reporting. When tires are not inflated to the pounds per square inch (PSI) ...

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use photovoltaic ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. More than half the U.S. population ...