Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.

Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.

The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record.

The Alaskan's idea may be a first step towards compromise on offshore drilling permits, but other concerns could sink it.

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."

In the Netherlands, men over 65 on e-bikes are causing a big spike in the cycling death rate. And the Dutch are ahead of the game on all things biking.

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

Are you new to stretching? Here are some tips on how to improve flexibility and information about the kinds of stretching you should be doing.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

New study from Australia suggests resurrection of extinct species could lead to a loss in overall biodiversity.

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.

Soon, customers may be able to shop and sip at a Target store in Chicago.

An impact basin spotted on Mercury with two smaller craters above it looks remarkably like the sweet treat-loving Cookie Monster muppet of "Sesame Street" fame.

This is a great week for planetary observers. Mercury is in its best position as a "morning star" for observers in the Northern Hemisphere while Jupiter is at i

Spliced from thousands of screenshots of the planets, NASA has created a new video of Mercury that shows off the planet's diversity in terrain.

An analysis of dozens of pyroclastic ash deposits suggests that Mercury had an long history explosive volcanism.

Famed architect Renzo Piano completes a self-sustaining micro-home named Diogene.

There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas.

Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough.

When you can smell garbage from miles away, pizza doesn't stand a chance with bears.

Center for Environmental Health's new guide attempts to consolidate electronic buying guides from many nonprofits.

Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution'

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.

Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.

In this video by Sam Despeaux and Carly Calhoun titled "TVA At the Crossroads" (also check out "American Nightmare"), Lynn and Jean Gibson speak about living ne

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.

Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative.

More than half of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted, according to satellite system data.

Sure, it's backed by Apple's Tim Cook. But would you spend $300 on a shower apparatus?

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.

Thanks to massive water-diversion and salt-evaporation projects, satellite images show how the Dead Sea is gradually living up to its name.

A company in the United Arab Emirates is already putting an iceberg-towing plan into action.

Don't laugh. There are a lot of good reasons to consider it.

Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror.

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.