Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides.

Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling. The film will debut on June 10.

This colony of bees is rebuilding in a hollow log in Germany after the hive collapsed earlier this year.

Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder.

New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations.

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.

A photographer has caught fascinating slow-motion footage of honeybees flying, working and even stinging.

The designer of the Bee Saver, a bioplastic keychain that contains artificial nectar, believes small acts can make a big difference.

This amazing video shows Carlos Barrios, the thirteenth miner rescued from the mine, being pulled to the surface.

A scathing report on the April 2010 mine disaster that killed 29 miners at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia is set to be released.

Massey Energy kept two sets of safety log books at their Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, where 29 miners died after an explosion last year— one for the fede

No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it.

With fresh water supplies contaminated by Hurricane Irma, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees are bucking the rules to keep Key deer in Florida alive.

159 coral reefs were examined in the Asian-Pacific region, and 89 percent of those reefs were contaminated with plastics and disease.

Space shuttle Enterprise suffered minor wing damage on June 3 when it collided with the navigation guides for a New York railroad bridge during the first half o

Four astronauts are spending 12 days underwater to prepare new methods for working in outer space. And they're Tweeting about it.

The space shuttle Endeavour will begin a three-day trip across the United States on Sept. 19, and you can catch some of that journey —the final piggyback flig

Space shuttle Endeavour, you're a star. A captivating new time-lapse movie has condensed Endeavour's recent three-day road trip to a Los Angeles museum into mer

Beyoncé ended the year on a sour note with members of the NASA community.

20-acre solar installation near Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has begun supplying clean energy this spring.

Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun.

The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model.

Journalist Kate Sheppard covers the world of climate change, politics and energy for Mother Jones magazine.

Three years after the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, here's a look at how various victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are recuperating.

Five years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the endangered reptiles are one of several species still suffering from enigmatic declines.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.

With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision.

The red brittle star appears to use its color-changing powers for vision.

From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers and walk.

Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a potentially deadly fungal infection that has been called California's "silent epidemic."

For the Fourth of July, try this cocktail made with an American bourbon and blueberries.

How did the Shirley Temple, the grandmother of all non-alcoholic cocktails, come to be?

What do you know about your kidneys? They don't get the acclaim of the brain or the heart, but these small organs work nonstop to keep your body healthy.

They help you see the world, but how much do you really know about the windows to your soul? Test your knowledge.

The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest?

Former Carter advisor and energy guru S. David Freeman will become the 'environmental mayor' of L.A.

Climate activists call for action to strengthen the most important piece of environmental legislation in history.

When it comes to decisions on electricity and energy policy, women do not have the facts they need.

Ubiquitous Mardi Gras beads can be made of other things: Biodegradable seed bombs, anyone?

The newly identified species weaves silky air chambers to survive high tide.

In case you want to give brain-training games a shot, here are 4 to try.

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.

Manduka's new inSight eye pillow soothes your senses with soft fabric spun from bamboo fibers and a natural organic barley filling.

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

Check out this infographic, which breaks down the importance of organic food, how mobile usage affects purchasing, food labels and more.

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ whiskey bar in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia serves a sustainable burger and fries that are worth the wait.

A buzzworthy new discovery might help explain the alarming speed of colony collapse disorder.

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.