While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill.

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.

Wipe lightbulbs? Wash doormats? My spring cleaning routine strays far from The Good Housekeeping Institute's unachievable checklist.

The tidy tradition of spring cleaning is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological.

If you can't bring yourself to go all Marie Kondo on spring cleaning this year, try taking more attainable baby steps.

Robert Byrd's death will create a void that may directly affect environmental policy.

A new mine could provide 1,500 jobs, but protestors say the environmental cost is too high.

British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater.

The Sahara, one of the largest deserts in the world, could be transformed into a more hospitable place thanks to clean energy.

If you're a fan of humanely raised, sustainable beef, you may want to become a 'steakholder.'

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.

This NASA image highlights wildfires, hurricanes and dust storms to show off the Earth's air quality.

If you're forgoing alcohol this January, keep your taste buds entertained with these non-alcoholic drinks.

This April and May, see Mars shine, look out for meteor showers, marvel at Saturn's rings and keep your eyes peeled for a total lunar eclipse.

Venture capitalists, energy researchers and policy makers gather for first time in New Mexico.

You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't.

A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.)

Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed?

Almost 40 miles of coral reef and beach around Cancun and Puerto Morelos are now insured against storms.

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service.

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.

Four severe droughts in 20 years have left many residents of the Horn of Africa on the edge of survival.

Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range.

As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change.

Pants to Poverty's ruched panties promise fair trade premiums for cotton farmers and workers -- and slimmer-looking derrieres for wearers.

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.

The famed Hubble Space Telescope has captured a jaw-dropping view of a comet making an incredibly close flyby of Mars.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook.

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dailey to chat about Farm Aid and eating go

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, takes a tour of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with the Indigo Girls to chat about the complexities of touring with bi

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.

A note-perfect 'clean coal' parody site has become the talk of the Internet. With its Coal Cares campaign, the heretofore unknown activist group Coal is Killing

Find out what the LEED Green Building Rating System has in common with Shakespeare.

In Isla Vista, Calif., an easy-going but architectural outdated beachside college community where the median age is just 21, a new LEED certified student housin