Stress affects us the same way it did our cavemen ancestors. But there are steps we modern humans can take to mitigate it.

Social distancing is one way public health officials limit the spread of disease by keeping people from meeting in large groups.

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.

From many miles above, the seemingly neat and orderly seaweed "fields" resemble blocks of text from books.

Your favorite chocolate may not be fair trade certified. Here's a guide to 8 of the most common sustainable cocoa certifications.

With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard.

Traces of the weed killer glyphosate are increasingly being found in food, but the public is at a loss of how to process that information.

From contacting your representatives to signing petitions, here are 5 ways to make your voice heard, and 2 that aren't worth your time.

Elaine Seamans didn't give up on the dog named Negra — even after he snapped at her.

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.

Biochar removes CO2 from the air, improves soil quality, creates clean energy, and it's surprisingly easy to come by.

Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane.

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?

Travel destinations are beginning to cater to visitors who would rather immerse themselves in local culture than just tour a place.

Is the government really spraying toxic substances at 50,000 feet? Probably not, but here's what's happening with chemtrails.

The rules for service and support animals are changing rapidly.

IEA report calculates the promise of wind energy in the coming years, and it's immense.

Grandma's chicken soup has got nothing on these miraculous broths.

Similar organisms might have seeded the early Earth with life.

Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible.

Popularized in 2017, the windshield phenomenon is used to describe the lack of insects on a windshield after a drive, a sign of a dwindling bug population.

Blue tits and great tits keep an eye on how their bird friends react to certain foods.

It looks like nothing else ever seen on Earth, but the bizarre 'Tully Monster' is still waiting on a definitive classification.

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.

Scientists at the Peninsula Open Space Trust are studying how animals move around an increasingly fractured habitat, and the video is just one element.

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.

All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin.

Solar towers, a sun-powered renewable energy source, offer plenty of advantages.

The similarities between coronavirus and climate change are many. It's just the time scale that's different.

Venomous animals like snakes, bees and spiders may hold the secret to curing cancer, pain management and other diseases.

Breakthrough algae oil technology unveiled in Los Angeles! Sarah Backhouse was there and give you the scoop.

A pesky species of algae is infiltrating parts of eastern Canada due to global warming

Scientists aren't sure what is causing this whirlpool of algae but believe it's likely to cause a marine dead zone.

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.

Anthropologist Robin Rodd weighs in on the mind-altering herbal drink, ayahuasca, said to have healing properties.

Made from locally harvested plants and barks, this gentle soap leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Some people believe that Mercury retrograde means you should be cautious in many aspects of your life, but what do the astrologists say?

A new EPA rule is aimed at keeping people in the East from suffering the effects of pollution that comes from the West.

You're likely aware of endangered species and invasive species, but have you heard of injurious species?

These endangered World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural, could use a helping hand in restoring and preserving their integrity.

Here's a glance at the variation of landscape and geography found within just a few of Canada's most amazing national parks.

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.

Manhattanhenge is an urban phenomenon in which the sun sets perfectly along New York City's east-west street grid.

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.

During the season of Lent, many Christians forgo meat. That doesn't mean dinner can't be delicious.

Sometimes you just want to try something different with stew meat.

These recipes for people who don't like to cook will work for those who do like to cook, too.