The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.

Taking care of the Earth is frequently on our minds, but in honor of Earth Day on April 22, people often look to take that observance more seriously.

Take a journey through decades of U.S. environmental history with MNN's Earth Day board game.

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

The award winning director of 'Avatar' didn't pull his punches when he was asked about what he thought of Fox News rightwing rodeo clown Glenn Beck.

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

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.

These glacial gifts offer a glimpse into our prehistoric and cultural past.

Massive UV-resistant blankets are designed to slow down the melt.

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.

Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy

Toyota partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for its fun Prius c marketing campaign.

They may seem like a modern oddity, but arachnid decorations on Christmas trees are actually inspired by an old Ukrainian legend.

The name Unicorn Spit isn't classy, but in the right hands the gel paint can turn furniture and cabinets into sophisticated works of art.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: A handy website to help you stay active and fit.

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

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

The man who theorized the Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson particle is himself a bit of a mystery.

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

South American country is emerging as a popular destination for eco-travelers.

Most disasters lie outside human control, but some of the world’s most devastating events have been caused by humans.

Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.

Kids are fond of one fruit in particular, but most still aren't eating enough fruit each day.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.

One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what co

The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show.

Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up.

The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs.

For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low.

Everyone assumes that wild and wooly New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York have this nailed, but not so!

$2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs.

The padded bumpers remain popular with new parents despite health concerns.

The extinct relative of giraffes, Xenokeryx amidalae, takes its moniker from Queen Padmé Amidala, the wife of Anakin Skywalker.

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.

Philadelphia chefs Michael Solomnov, Greg Vernick and Stephen Starr take home three top of awards at the Oscars of the food world. Meet the winners.

Director and wife Suzy Amis also reveal that they went vegan after watching the documentary 'Forks Over Knives.'

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.

Three markets were chosen as America's favorites. Was your favorite market at the top?

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.