Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream?

From the harshest heat on record to record investments in offshore wind, this has been some kind of March. Here are some key figures from a record-breaking mont

A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.

Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences.

In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops.

Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms.

Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.

Arctic sea ice, the white cap that covers the watery northern edge of the planet, has melted back to a record low level.

Microbes possibly feeding on the remains of an ancient forest may be generating billions of tons of methane deep beneath Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se

The worldwide ban on ozone-depleting chemicals stopped Arctic ozone from disappearing and forming an "ozone hole" similar in size to Antarctica's.

As the Arctic grows warmer, its sea-ice cover is shrinking at an unprecedented pace. Here's a graphical look at how quickly it's disappearing.

Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi

Long-term thinning of Arctic sea ice combined with an intense, windy storm over the Arctic in early August contributed to a new record low for sea-ice extent, s

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.

In continued efforts to track changes in glacial and sea ice, NASA's IceBridge plane has begun collecting data in Greenland.

It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.

But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.)

Complimentary or not, Thomas Paino welcomes the attention being lavished on his super-efficient Long Island City rowhouse.

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget.

The discovery of huge amounts of water ice and possible organic compounds on the heat-blasted planet Mercury suggests that the raw materials necessary for life

For the next few weeks, about half an hour before sunrise, Mercury will peek over the southeastern horizon for observers in the northern hemisphere.

Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake.

Benny the beagle was the subject of a 1,000-person search that also involved a helicopter.

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.

The chlorine originates in sea salt and may have a role in climate change.

Tiny tempests above cracks in Arctic sea ice help pull down toxic mercury and ozone from the sky — an unexpected new source of mercury pollution.

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.

Humans have spent countless centuries perfecting the science (and art!) of collecting, storing and transporting water. Here's how ancient India did it.

A company in the United Arab Emirates is already putting an iceberg-towing plan into action.

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

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.

An article based upon a leaked report says that Arctic sea ice is up 60%. But is it true?

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

Wanted: Test scores from 1 million people as web-based research project aims to learn more about the region of DNA that determines how the brain works.

'White Mars,' as Antarctica is known, is ideal for studying the long-term effects of isolation.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.

A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life.