Visiting Florida's Space Coast ahead of next week's primary, the GOP presidential candidate vows to build a permanent U.S. colony on the moon.

NASA's prototype shuttle orbiter Enterprise, which had been on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum since 2003, is set to fly to the Big App

Space Shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, flies over New York City prior to landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Apr

Space shuttle Enterprise suffered minor wing damage on June 3 when it collided with the navigation guides for a New York railroad bridge during the first half o

Hundreds of eager spectators lined Manhattan's West Side Pier 84 on June 6, as the space shuttle Enterprise completed the final leg of its journey to the Intrep

The new exhibit for NASA's space shuttle Enterprise — opening in New York City Thursday, July 19 — starts off a bit like a spacewalk. Visitors to the Intrep

The test orbiter is the first of NASA's retired space shuttles to receive the distinction.

NASA's first space shuttle, the test orbiter Enterprise, was named after the fictional starship on "Star Trek."

Raising campaign funds is a difficult balancing act for the Louisiana governor.

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

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

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Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories.

Despite the recession, organics made an impressive showing in 2008. Find out how impressive.

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.

Proper exercise may lengthen telomeres, which are linked to longevity.

In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations.

It might seem counterintuitive, but Anheuser-Busch and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect a Colorado watershed by cutting down trees.

Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.

A Silicon Valley investor with a penchant for green technology raised $1 billion for a new venture fund. His vision: science experiments and clean technologies

Jimmy Fallon is joined by Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they sing an ode to Fair Trade and Ben & Jerry's.

Boise eatery is the only restaurant in the continental U.S. doing onsite vermicomposting with worms eat kitchen scraps.

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

Soft-spoken and unassuming, this speaker, teacher, and author might not seem like a rabble-rouser or revolutionary.

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.

Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise.

Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends.

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

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.

Spending cuts are the talk of Washington these days. Some are looking to make big political gains with cuts that won't create measurable savings.

World leaders have pledged to limit the rise to 3.6 degrees, but a new study finds global temperatures could increase 10.8 degrees by century's end.

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes.

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.

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

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.

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