Scattered like verdant pearls from sea to shining sea, these ten amazing uninhabited islands offer a glimpse of primeval Eden far from the madding crowd.

Forget space - the next frontier is our oceans. These 12 visions for underwater living bring hotels, homes and entire cities beneath the surface of the sea.

Don't throw that latex glove in the trash! It's just one of many items that you might not know are actually compostable, biodegrading into rich garden soil.

Transportation is one of the main differences between present day and the day of tomorrow in pop culture. Here's how personal transport could appear tomorrow:

Seeing is believing? Not so fast - these 10 amazing animals don't waste precious resources growing eyes. Why bother when vision is unnecessary; even impossible.

Rather than protecting their creations from the ravages of nature, these artists let decay and weatherization play a role in the art itself.

This nine-square-mile piece of ephemeral art was constructed, temporarily, in Siberia. The elegant ice circles are the ultimate in eco-friendly art.

Graduate student Charlotte Wilson imagines a thoughtful reuse for an old bunker: a war museum that brings visitors to a platform with a view of the sea.

A variety of hot air balloons have graced balloon festivals around the globe. Here are some of the best of the best:

Got the gold bug? These rare and beautiful creatures share a common bond: a warm, golden glow that gives them the look of exquisite, living treasures.

A bear that took a car on a joyride, a single jellyfish that stung 150 people and 5 more strange, awesome and inspiring animal news stories.

James Ng is a Hong Kong-born artist who incorporates asian traditional beauty with Western themes, and a steampunk sensibility.

How often do we think about the beautiful complexity of plants? This X-ray art gives us a glimpse inside everyday objects for an unconventional view.

Coprolites are fossilized poop. Though time-worn and (thankfully) odorless, coprolites can still tell us much about the creatures who excreted them so long ago.

Why would a hippo be the size of a pig, or a crocodile as small as a cat? Isolated environments can cause species to evolve smaller, so they need less food.