Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.

Autonomous vehicles may save consumers money in the future, but our cars mean more to us than simple economics.

We can't shield kids from the subject of death, so be prepared with some answers.

Storm-related blackouts are expensive. But then, so are buried power lines.

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...

From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split.

Environmentalists spend a lot of time telling you what not to eat. Here's how to help fight climate change with what you actually eat.

If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.

Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn.

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.

There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children.

The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users.

Sometimes it seems like every other kid is allergic to something. Is that really the case and, if so, what can be done about it?

Cement manufacturing contributes 8 percent of global carbon emissions. But what if it could become part of the solution?

The relationship may be mutually beneficial, researchers say, thanks to linked root systems that can help a forest act as a superorganism.

Most vertebrates would need to evolve 10,000 times faster than their normal rates to survive climate change over the next century.

Fewer than 10 vaquitas may be left on Earth, down from 100 in 2014 and 30 in 2017.

The bottlenose dolphin decided to raise a melon-headed whale calf in addition to her own daughter.

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.

As 'living fossils,' gingko trees hold ancient secrets that may help us prepare for the future, researchers say.

Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives.

The iconic animals have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, potentially facing extinction yet drawing little global attention until recently.

Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets.

Lucy's 3 million-year-old bones were found in 1974, but they're still yielding new clues about human evolution.

One of eastern North America's most iconic animals vanished forever on Sept. 1, 1914. Now, 97 years later, the passenger pigeon has become an icon for something

NASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these amazing storms from a different perspective.

Sea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.

The blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.

In case you're missing the forest for the trees, here are a few reminders why woodlands are wonderful.

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.

A new study explores how social interactions affect our well-being.

Known as the 'crown jewel' of U.S. national forests, this ancient ecosystem is at a crossroads.

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.

A renowned biologist wants us to set aside half the planet for wildlife, part of a growing effort to avert the first man-made mass extinction.

The endangered ghost orchid lives up to its name in several ways.

Crows and other corvids are incredibly intelligent, but like most geniuses, they tend to be misunderstood.

The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.

A new study proposes 'the existence of a novel skin-gut axis' that helps our gut bacteria reap the benefits of sunlight.

The U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement is bad news for the world, but it could be even worse for the U.S. itself.

A growing body of research suggests exercise can provide a powerful buffer against anxiety and depression.

Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.

There are no shortage of stories of hawks picking up dogs and cats, but how much weight can a hawk actually carry? And are your pets safe?

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.

Species from all over the animal kingdom face serious danger from noise pollution, researchers warn.

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.