Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.

From hoarding and scattering nuts to making jerky and taking prisoners, animals use some wild tactics to stay well-fed in winter.

There was a time, not very long ago, when it was safe to be a politician who supported environmental causes.

Take a look at what the world's water supply would look like as a single drop - and find out what your family can do to protect it.

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.

Sea otters hold hands so they don't float away during naps, and baby dolphins don't sleep at all for the first months of life.

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

James Balog photographs disappearing glaciers showing global warming evidence in time-lapse photography in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.

A musician shows us how to make a symphony from a dandelion.

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.

Recent studies by two teams of U.S. physicists who are also on the hunt for the elusive Higgs boson (sometimes referred to as the "God particle") reinforced the

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.

Leading coral reef ecologist Jeremy Jackson speaks at TED about the havoc humanity is wreaking on the ocean.

More people will soon become familiar with the concept of a plastic footprint.

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

Warning: Your marinara sauce may have as much sugar as two Twinkies.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.

Aluminum foil may be convenient, but it may also be toxic. Here are some alternatives for when you're cooking over high heat.

Baby boomers aren't that old and they aren't ready for retirement homes – yet.

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?

Scientists will release harmless gases in the New York City subway to determine noxious gas threat

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.

When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

Dressing sharp can make you more productive, but it can make you think bigger too.

Passing someone a sexually transmitted infection is viewed as worse than giving them the flu — even if the flu turns out to be fatal, a new study finds.

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

Terrible environmental conditions and an unyielding government has put China in dire danger of poisoning its enormous population and the land around it.

I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected.

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.

Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship.

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.

A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building.

The new materials could one day be used for building devices that have the properties of living things, such as the ability to self-heal.

The glove essentially translates sonar into a sense of touch for its wearer.

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.

We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia.

Artist Iori Tomita explores the natural art of the skeletal system by exploiting clever chemistry tricks. See how it's done.

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.

It's remarkable how attitudes change when the issue is in your own backyard, but progressive boomers are making themselves heard.