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

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' actor says his weight loss was inspired by a desire to live a better life.

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.

Dubbed the 'flying bulldog,' this extremely rare bee has been lost to science since 1981.

Groupon deals, rain barrels, epic videos and the marketing hype surrounding Earth Day.

First comprehensive study on climate mortality released today at COP16 projects rapidly increasing death toll especially among children due to the impacts of cl

From cancer to migraines and even seizures, dogs can give us a heads up about a range of human diseases.

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

Sometimes it's not that hard to predict the future and that's just what happened with Hurricane Irene.

Examining layers of offshore sediment can provide insight into the link between glaciers and climate change.

Bigger surface melts in recent years are softening the interior of the ice like a stick of butter.

Researchers who have analyzed satellite images of the icy region suggest that the glaciers' acceleration may be cause for concern.

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.

U.S. News & World Report gives top honor to the diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and other healthy foods.

Hundreds of restauranteurs and food industry professionals gathered to experience the new tastes and trends for 2011 at the 18th annual International Restaurant

It sounds totally familiar, yet completely new.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, alternative fuel vehicles could have a nearly 50% market share by 2035.

Electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-ins will be on the market by the end of the year. Here's a look into the crystal ball.

Silk fibroin is a naturally derived material, and when used to coat produce, it's a promising way to prolong its freshness and reduce food waste.

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th

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Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.

The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.

But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year.

A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths.

Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers.

Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood.

Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost

Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells.

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

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

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.

Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, can be as common as a cold. Here are some home remedies for the stomach flu to ease discomfort.

Grandma's natural cough remedies were ahead of the science. Here's how to quell the cough with ingredients you have at home.

When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect.

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.

How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet.

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.

A couple disappeared into mountain silence for 18 months as part of the first substantial study on the physical and emotional impacts of meditation.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.

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.

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

Those seeking a more sustainable holiday are choosing DIY food gifts. But have you taken all the precautionary measures when it comes to canning?