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Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

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

It's more than just cured meat.

The autonomous aircraft Mars Helicopter heralds the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the red planet.

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.

At the Cancun climate talks, one art installation dominated the headlines at a turning point in history.

Artists Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang find materials for their eco-art pieces by picking up plastic debris from the beach.

The controversial installation will cover sections of the Arkansas River with miles of silver fabric.

Twenty years after artist Christo and his late wife announced plans to drape the Arkansas River in Colorado with 5.9 miles of fabric, the project has hit one mo

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic

From confounding dress codes to exclusion from many events, the road to gold for women has had plenty of quirky twists.

The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

Boasting breathtaking design and extensive collections, here are some of the most remarkable bookstores from around the globe.

Turns out all those dire predictions about paper books and bookstores were wrong — and personally, I'm thrilled.

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans

Robot duels, gluttonous snakes and really long fingernails were just some of the oddities.

Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal.

No illness related to the recall have been reported, and shoppers should be wary of jars with a "Best Buy" date of June 16, 2015.

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.

At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City.

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?

If you've never tried a Carmenere before, Lapostolle’s Alexandre Cuvee Carmenere would be a great bottle to start with.

A new study done in Boston eases concerns about contamination from the city environment that could be in foraged foods.

Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home.

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.

Fuel-cell advocates are none too happy about Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s abrupt decision earlier this month to cancel $100 million in hydrogen

The New Clermont seeks to recreate Fulton's 1807 journey from New York City to Albany in a new-fangled steamboat and demonstrate hydrogen's potential. But their

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.

So what if millennials killed mayonnaise and golf. Baby boomers killed the stuff that really matters — like the climate.

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?

There's a name for that. (And go easy on yourself; you're probably not a fraud.)

The focus is put on the small amount of local food among the non-local.

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.