Scientists are stunned at the incredible new images of the surface of Pluto, its largest moon Charon and its farthest-flung moon Hydra.

The archaeological site is located a mere 900 feet off Manasota Key in Florida.

The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears.

Seafloor-dwelling bacteria may prevent methane from reaching the atmosphere by eating it up.

Scientists estimate more than 7,000 dangerous methane 'bumps' have formed in Siberia's Yamal and Gydan peninsulas over the last couple of years.

New study finds that nanoparticles commonly used in antibacterial socks may significantly boost greenhouse gas emissions.

If you are looking for ways to make your holiday meal a lot more interesting, look no further. These vegetarian and vegan recipes are not only gourmet but most

Unlike many sangrias, this one is designed to showcase the wine, not cover it up.

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.

Get healthier by focusing on vegetable-based dishes Monday through Friday and eating meat only on the weekends.

The Environmental Defense Fund is developing a satellite that will regularly monitor 50 major oil and gas regions for methane leaks.

Celebrate the summer kick-off with a picnic that's easy on the planet.

Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.

New study reveals animals in ocean trenches are digesting plastic.

Go ahead and drink wine from a can this summer, but remember: It's not fine wine; it's fun wine.

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.

Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba

Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.

Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do?

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.

A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.

A natural method for battling bacteria like E.coli and salmonella may be on its way.

The creator of Tabasco sauce is often credited with a proliferation of large rodents called nutria in the swamps of Louisiana.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

A new George Clooney film and a National Geographic documentary tell the true story of the art experts who foiled Hitler in World War II.

James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings.

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.

From Vietnam to London to rural Boone County, Iowa, these fancy footbridges are a feast for the eyes.

​Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.'

The latest assault on ethanol subsidies comes from one of the nation's leading newspapers.

And no, we won't be able to use ringtones. (There will likely be standardized noises.)

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

Tiny houses have become the darlings of budget-minded minimalists, and Ryan Mitchell's book, "Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials," explores them.

Give the real estate-fixated college graduate in your life a well-designed, practical gift that will be put to good use in their first post-grad abode.

With college grad gifting season upon us, here's a handful of useful, unique and starter apartment-friendly household items.

Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.

Combating climate change now on the menu for Norway’s armed forces.

Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River.