Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions.

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.

You may want to think twice before throwing your yogurt cup in the recycling bin.

Several months into China's ban on most waste imports, a new study paints a sobering yet optimistic view of how we need to handle our plastic.

Pine needles can be broken down and transformed into paint.

Electronic cigarettes are surging in popularity among young people, despite bans in Michigan and San Francisco.

New research explains why ants never get stuck in traffic.

The brain's impulsivity switch could be key to fighting obesity as well addiction and disease.

Numerical palindromes can be read the same forwards and backwards.

A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life.

Flavonoids are plant-based compounds with powerful antioxidant properties found in a lot of fruits and vegetables like blueberries and grapes.

Better skin and hair may be only a pot of rice away.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

See the winners of 2019's Bird Photographer of the Year, a global photographic competition featuring 63 countries and countless beautiful birds.

Some male birds keep their mates interested using fancy displays of affection.

California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500.

The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Grown-ups and Ph.D.s aren't the only ones creating groundbreaking gadgets that protect wild critters.

Packed full of unhealthy nitrates, processed meats like hot dogs and bacon harbor health risks you should know about.

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

Spring is a great time to renew your commitment to being green. A few suggestions: Walk or bike instead of driving, drive smoothly and more slowly to increase g

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s

Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

These days, everyone is taking more responsibility for the choices they make.

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

Live plants make a thoughtful and long-lasting gift, especially when chosen with care and customized with little touches that make them even more special.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Cash can keep you out of debt, but credit and debit cards are so convenient. Here are 8 times to definitely use one over the other.

Websites like FamilyTreeNow and even Whitepages have a surprising amount of your personal information.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts, and you'll realize nuts are a great snack!

Not everyone is a fan of this low-carb, high-fat diet that puts your body into a metabolic state of ketosis.

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.

Is it time to throw in the towel on the fight against these invasive foes? Here are some non-native species that humans just can't seem to beat.