The Perth Zoo gives us a look at the spiny yet cute Kai, one of the few short-beaked echidnas that have been successfully bred in captivity.

The BioLite CampStove is a pretty green way to cook when camping, turning twigs and other wood scraps into heat energy that cooks food and powers gadgets.

Skyrocketing prices of edible nests used to make the Chinese delicacy Bird's Nest Soup have spawned a construction boom of artificial nesting barns.

Spiders with brains that spill into their legs, sea squirts that eat their own neurons and super-smart crows: these 13 animals have fascinating brains.

These cute little pod hotels fit everything you need in a hotel suite, but the best part is the outdoor terrace and stunning views of Mexico's wine country.

Looking for a sweet treat that's hard to beat? The 10 jumbo fruits featured here aren't just meals in themselves, they're literally outstanding in their fields.

These 15 decorative items and furniture designs take inspiration from the beauty of trees, both literally and symbolically, bringing nature into the home.