Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice.

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube.

New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.

The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears.

NASA astronauts make history with an all-female spacewalk — now that the spacesuit problem is resolved.

Brazen raccoon bandits may be trying to trying to send Toronto a message. They have been showing up in all sorts of places.

Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work.

Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away.

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?

Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution.

Adding walking poles to your daily jaunt is an excellent way to boost your calorie burn, and they may even help prevent chronic pain with aging.

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.

From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers and walk.

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.

There's no way around it: highly efficient, long-lasting compact florescent lamps are a green godsend but with one small (well, not so small) hitch … each bul

China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.

A leopard cub left paralyzed by a car is pulling off a 'miraculous' recovery, thanks to the efforts of Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra, India.

STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) involves physical therapy and targeted electrical stimulation to help the brain regain control over paralyzed muscles.

Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol.

Canada does an about-face on its climate target (if only) and the G77 suspends talks after a move to eliminate Kyoto Protocol language.

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.

Lady Gaga meets L.L. Bean with a 'mobile habitat' concept from Aussie firm Sibling that integrates a one-person tent into the back of a pair of sneakers.

Researchers are trying to better understand how light pollution affects the endangered animals.

A new study shows that using your phone while you're en route affects your posture.

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.

For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne

At the start of the 20th century, streets belonged as much to pedestrians and children at play as to automobiles. By the end of it, stepping into the street in

In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.

Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.

The young female set a new speed record for her species.

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones.

After seeing yet another school shooting play out, Clare Schexnyder realized she couldn't sit back and do nothing.

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.

If people from any age group can't move to a walkable city, then they're going to have to fix what they've got.

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.