11 Apps and Gadgets That Encourage Greener Living

We should be adopting environmentally-friendly habits all year long, not just when Earth Day swings around—but sometimes it’s tough to know where to start. The team at The Webby’s Netted is helping ease the transition with their latest round-up, which gathers 11 of their favorite eco-conscious apps, products and websites that integrate green practices into the tech-obsessed world. With apps like Recycle Nation, services including …

Star Trail Images Taken From the International Space Station

Aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Don Pettit has an incredibly unique perspective of Earth and the night sky. He recently set his camera to take long-exposure photographs as the ISS orbits the globe (at 17,000mph), producing literally out-of-this-world imagery of Earth at night. Along with a shower of bright star trails, light from major cities is seen streaking across the planet’s surface—the Aurora Borealis …

Instagrammable Bathrooms Around the World

Most people only take a trip to the toilet out of pure bodily necessity, but according to a new book by Lonely Planet, bathrooms could soon become the next hot spot for world travelers. In the book, titled “Toilets: A Spotter’s Guide,” the travel experts scoured the globe to uncover the world’s most scenic, bizarre and luxurious lavatories. A few examples include a secluded bathroom …