Lifestyle and Forests

December 30, 2016, 10:16 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

The man who created the iconic cup has died, but his impact lives on.

December 28, 2016, 1:55 p.m. by Sidney Stevens

This jumbo robot disassembles ruined iPhones in seconds to more efficiently combat electronic waste.

December 28, 2016, 12:07 p.m. by Josh Lew

From harvests to religious observances, here are 10 ways other cultures mark the new year.

December 27, 2016, 7:26 a.m. by Angela Nelson

Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs.

December 27, 2016, 6:59 a.m. by Starre Vartan

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.

December 25, 2016, 1:26 p.m. by Starre Vartan

Many cultures celebrate light when the daylight hours are few.

December 22, 2016, 11:25 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

Amazon Give Back Box program makes donations easy, and you get a tax write-off as a bonus.

December 22, 2016, 11:06 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Sophie Standing's intricate art is huge and colorful.

December 21, 2016, 6:41 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.

December 20, 2016, 4:08 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

Could Robin Hood have stolen it from the rich to give to the poor?

December 20, 2016, 10:49 a.m. by Angela Nelson

Artist James Chapman examines how sayings translate around the world by drawing them — literally.

December 20, 2016, 7:17 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

The Society for the Prevention Useless Giving began a short-lived movement against useless Christmas gifts. It's time for a comeback.