Find out what green architect and Mainer Chris Briley thinks about sustainable design, passive home heating, and the cost difference between conventional and gr

Environmental blogger and media maven Chris Tackett talks about how he got his job, the future of the green media landscape, and the joys of composting.

The latest from the SKYGLOW project captures the Grand Canyon during a full cloud inversion.

Birds that produce 'flight calls' during night migration may be more vulnerable to light pollution, a new study finds.

Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more.

With a few clicks of a mouse, you can buy Christmas gifts for the home cook, vegetarian, paleo or recipe hoarder in your life.

Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test.

Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans.

18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards.

Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search.

Despite BP’s spill, energy legislation is unlikely to bring a reckoning to the true price of oil.

A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials

Here are some simple ways to have a more eco-friendly Christmas.

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.

Only a few of the many threatened species and wild places on Earth ever gain any legal protections. Some of these are considered vulnerable while others are mak

Oyster mushrooms are one of the few fungi that hunt prey. And that fact may help us fight cancer!

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.

Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.

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.

Father's Day meals. Shrimp in a buttery marinade is a quick and simple Father’s Day treat.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

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

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

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

Artist Amy Guidry uses dreamlike and unusual images to make a statement about the relationship between humans and the world.

In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.

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

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance.

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

Turkey? Roast beef? Lasagna? Vegetarian? Ham? Whatever your Christmas dinner, I have a great sustainable wine choice for the perfect pairing.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after spending 328 days in space.

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.

See how much plastic you can keep out of landfills if you start recycling in the bathroom today!

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... if it's in New Orleans, it's just a Black Hawk helicopter airdropping old Christmas trees.

Dumpster diving may seem like a victimless crime, but it can land you in real trouble.

From packing materia to kitty litter and more. Here's what to do if you can't recycle your shredded paper.

Pine needles can be broken down and transformed into paint.

Researchers found the brains of people who spent months in the Antarctic got smaller. What they learned applies to all of us.

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.

Grab your binoculars and help scientists study bird populations in the 2019 edition of the world's longest running citizen-science survey.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.

Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development?