A binary star system that got too close to our resident supermassive black hole paid the ultimate price.

The melt-off from the world's ice sheets, ice caps and glaciers over eight years of the past decade would have been enough to cover the United States in about 1

Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice.

According to World Bank data, many countries are losing a sizable percentage of land mass due to various factors, including sea level rise and severe weather.

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.

Electric vehicle owners on Oahu can plug in for a fast charge at one of three locations.

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.

Coconut is arguably one of the most diverse foods on the planet!

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.

On Thanksgiving, people may forgo breakfast or lunch to save room for a feast in the evening.

There is stuffing remaining from Christmas dinners sitting in refrigerators right now. Use it up in these breakfast recipes.

A study explored 50 million laser images from a NASA satellite to calculate the shrinking depth of the ice sheets, finding the edges to be particularly thin.

You can fly! New thrill attraction at London's Archbishop's Park caters to urban adventurers with Peter Pan aspirations.

Our houses are way more efficient than they used to be, but we're using more energy per capita than we ever have.

If you love the idea of long-lasting LED bulbs but not the price, this one-day Amazon Gold Box Deal may put these energy savers in your price range.

Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races.

From the cheetah to the hare, so many creatures are wickedly quick. Test your trivia smarts on what makes them so swift.

Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you.

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

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

The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?

Now you know when you spent $6.38 cents and 48% of your daily calories on a breakfast at Burgerville.

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

The evidence that suggests that breakfast is a meal not-to-be-skipped is overwhelming.

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

By taking stock of what you want from your internet experience, you can customize your time online with the slow web.

Some things are simple ... like these basic environmental questions.

Even under poor conditions, Venturi's 240 mph shakes things up at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Electric cars are really shooting off into the stratosphere, and it’s all Elon Musk can do to keep up.

The world's oceans are turning acidic even more rapidly than during a monster emission of planet-warming carbon 56 million years ago.

Passengers across Spain have been flocking in droves aboard the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola).

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

There's so much more strangeness to sloths, our favorite slow-moving creatures, than meets the eye!

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

Kids will love to help make these five recipes that veer away from traditional pancakes or fried eggs. Dads will love them because their kids made them.

Taking a short-term food break may have some pretty amazing health benefits.

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.

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

By making patties from beef and mushrooms, Sonic is reducing the carbon footprint of its burgers while adding nutrition.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.

A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy.

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.

Assemble these casseroles the night before. Throw them in the oven Christmas morning and breakfast is ready in about an hour.

Some of the most common foods we eat for breakfast so we don't start the day on an empty tank are full of sugar or have little nutrition.