Company co-founder and namesake passed away, leaving 'for greener fields and wilder woods.'

Our food blogger steps into a Whole Foods for the first time in years and learns a few things she didn’t know.

A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new moon around Pluto on July 11, bringing the dwarf planet's number of known satellites to five.

Here are five things researchers can learn about Earth by studying the dwarf planet Pluto.

Don't want to shop on Black Friday but not sure what else to do? Here are some ideas.

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.

Organize your home and office with help from Gail Blanke's book about clearing the clutter.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.

A miniature space farm, robot legs, and microbes collected by cheerleaders are just a few of the odd passengers headed to the International Space Station.

Summer solstice, the unofficial first day of summer, is the day with the most hours of daylight.

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

In the 10 years since Osama bin Laden became a household name, we have fought a war on terror, watched oil prices skyrocket and continued to get oil from the sa

Here's a good list of items not to put in your garbage disposal, and a bonus list of 3 to be cautious about.

From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways.

There's no turning back now: We're on the brink of a new tech revolution, but what will it mean for our daily lives?

Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks.

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.

From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

The EPA has unveiled a plan to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Here's a look at what the rules could mean.

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.

Don't dwell on the bad stuff that happened in 2016. Take a look at the year's best news.

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.

Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

The journalist is conducting a 9-month 'economic patriotism' experiment by eating nothing but French food and using only French-made products.

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.

From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier.

High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs.

Here's a few notable, eco-friendly distractions for antsy pets forced to spend more time indoors due to cruddy weather.

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.

We can learn a lot from dung beetles, including how to be better citizens of the planet.

On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.