Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

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The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA announced the release of a new fuel economy tool for used vehicles.

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.

The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription.

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work?

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.

Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars.

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.

Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode.

This isn't an aging problem, it's a design problem.

In an effort to save money and labor, a farm in Germany has begun selling fresh, local produce from vending machines.

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.

Some markets are getting creative to make sure all SNAP recipients have access to fresh, local, healthy food.

Learn simple ways to make household cleaners that are cheap and safe to use.

These creative Halloween ideas don't require carving and can be used over and over again.

Some cities don't recycle glass, but that doesn't mean you can't reuse glass bottles for candles, hummingbird feeders or even chandeliers.

Matt Pember shares an excerpt from his new book that shows you how to make a miniature greenhouse using old windows.

Some number crunching based on the new 2009 Lawrence Livermore Labs analysis of U.S. energy use reveals that individuals (versus businesses) are responsible for

In a rare move, Republicans on a House panel vote to subpoena White House documents related to the failed solar power company.

The U.S. energy secretary is the highest-ranking official yet to address Congress about federal aid to the bankrupt solar company.

Novel generator uses harmless viruses to create an electric charge.

Guest blogger Scott Badenoch tackles 'Obama's failure on mountaintop removal.'

Vacationers are becoming wary of theme parks as the swine flu outbreak worsens.

What happens when railway station buildings are no longer used? Here are 10 being used for restaurants, museums, homes and more.

Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.

From packing materia to kitty litter and more. Here's what to do if you can't recycle your shredded paper.

Pine needles can be broken down and transformed into paint.

Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

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

Hard-working people like Thomas Edison make better role models, according to research that compared Albert Einstein to Edison.

Purple martins love tall, condo-style houses that can host a crowd.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'

The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

Volunteers can lend a hand, from categorizing whale songs to planting sunflowers.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.