Junkyards can be fascinating, profitable and, too often, dirty and ecologically dangerous.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

Some business groups oppose plastic straw bans because they see it as excessive regulation, but other groups have more practical issues with the bans.

Plastic bottles and caps should now be kept together when you recycle them. The reason? It's easier to sort them that way.

Scientists may have finally figured out why ice sends us spinning out of control.

A new study suggests confusion can be a powerful learning tool, but only under the right circumstances.

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

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic?

It can be easy to get dressed in the morning; the key is fewer options.

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.

Temporary dye from Lauren Bowker of The Unseen works using thermoregulating molecules.

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?

Purple martins love tall, condo-style houses that can host a crowd.

When birds migrate at night, there are fewer predators but that doesn't mean it's safe.

The bald eagles of the Decorah and Decorah North nests in Iowa are the stars of two webcams that let us follow along with their daily drama.

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

An attempt to identify flu outbreaks by tracking people's Google searches about the illness hasn't lived up to its initial promise.

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.

New study finds that pregnant women — and their babies — might be at an even greater risk for the flu virus.

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

Lots of research goes into the annual vaccine, but that doesn't mean we always get it right.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.

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

From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.

Habitat loss is devastating rare species worldwide, but as the success of wildlife corridors suggests, a little connectivity can go a long way.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

It could be sleep apnea or allergies causing that horrific sound.

There are ways to get rid of earwax that don't involve cotton swabs.

Turns out that food is one of the worst contaminants in the paper recycling process.

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

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.

Definitely not helicopter parenting, some Dutch kids get "dropped" in the woods at night to learn independence.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.