By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.

Meditation still works even if you can't completely clear your mind of distractions. Just keep gently pushing those thoughts away.

Outdated technologies blamed for wind power's interference with radar systems.

A tsunami that struck the UK in 2011 was caused by a storm roiling the ocean hundreds of miles away

When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging.

Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats will be here soon, but being proactive can help you win the battle of the bulge.

The find is roughly 2 billion years older than any other known fungus fossil.

The Danish capital's urban 'parkipelago' will eventually include a sauna, cafe and mussel farm.

With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

Plastic bags are bad, for sure. But a new fee for produce bags is angering some ... and you're not even allowed to bring your reusables!

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an

What happens two months after a major environmental disaster, when the lights go out and everyone stops paying attention?

Break out fresh limes and tequila for National Margarita Day — or any time you want one.

What do you get when you merge superfoods and quality spirits? Cocktails for those who want to integrate mindfulness into all parts of their lives.

Prickly pear margaritas are a delicious introduction to this fierce fruit.

From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, British institutions are putting the kibosh on single-use plastic.

Sustainability played a key role at this year's CES with both the CEA and Bosch donating materials and funds to Habitat for Humanity green building efforts.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits.

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.

I know I’m not the only one who finds comfort in writing things down.

Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how.

Like magic, sound waves have the ability to manipulate objects suspended in midair.

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.

With little public funding for science, Silicon Valley investors are coming to the rescue.

The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition.

Kids in England have been raising money to fund solar for schools in Africa, but now they are bringing it closer to home too.

Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product.

Grad student Christopher Johnson hopes to save lives with a little help from some microscopic partners.

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

Researchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.

Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.

These storied specimens have been shortlisted for Britain's Tree of the Year contest.

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.

Coal has made Duke Energy wealthy, yet the company's CEO admits it can be dangerous. Will he solve the problem?

The District of Columbia had the most LEED-certified square footage per capita in 2011.

Leave it to Shigeru Ban to breathe ingenious new life into the painfully abundant remains of a major catastrophe.

From the emphasis on nature to the secret location aspect, there's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.

Eelgrass is thriving again, thanks to the help of a sea otter rehabilitation program.

England is poised to introduce a sweeping ban on the import of endangered animal parts, including those from "trophy" kills.