Dust storms like this might provide hints about what happened to the water on Mars.

An in-depth study into the resources and tech needed to turn Mars into Earth finds we're not quite there yet.

Life-affirming data from 1976 was dismissed as a 'false positive,' but former NASA scientist Gilbert V. Levin is speaking up.

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.

New analysis of basalt rock formations on the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. reveals the possibility of cleaner coal.

To save energy, a newly opened LEED residence hall at Bridgewater State University outlaws the dorm room staple known as the mini-fridge.

From curious kid to giving back, to advisor to Apple computers, Jackson shares her path to leadership.

Researchers say the beautiful new flame, inspired by fire tornadoes, may provide an eco-friendly way to clean up oil spills.

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

Scientists complete the first-ever genome sequence of the deepest-living animal on Earth.

SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute.

Climate change journalist George Monbiot says he was wrong when he claimed 'the only ethical response is to stop eating meat.'

Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear.

Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil.

What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel?

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

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.

A new study suggests that people who dress differently appear more successful than their coworkers.

This Instagram sensation knows how to rock palm fronds and coat hangers!

Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler.

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.

The latest from the SKYGLOW project looks at the sky from the river level of the Grand Canyon.

Business doesn't stop just because you're snowed in.

If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations.

With the help of an iPad app, Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon formed a 2-man doo-wop group and performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on 'The Tonight Show.'

Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet.

Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming.

Despite defeats in the past, Michael Greenstone is remaining positive about the future of American energy policy.

Are you (or is your baby) heading off to college soon? Consider these 12 unique and useful items

Here are some fascinatingly odd ways that frost, ice and snow can appear. Here are some fascinatingly odd ways frost, ice and snow can appear.

Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.

Contaminated sites being used to house wind farms, solar arrays and geothermal power plants.

Mealworms are able to safely subsist on a diet of polystyrene, researchers have found.

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

A study from UC Berkeley reveals that information stimulates our dopamine-producing reward system — just like food and money.

A new study suggests a serious expression could go a long way toward getting some serious work done.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Wick Moorman on our history

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.