Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables.

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.

The FURTHER Candle is made from purified restaurant grease waste. Does it smell like onion rings? You wish...

Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message a

London launches hi-tech desalination plant to stave off drought, and it will be powered by a renewable fuel found in abundance in the city -- fish fry oil.

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti

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Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.

Walking around an urban park inspires the same happy glow as you feel on Christmas morning.

Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem.

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.

Scientists are working to harness the power of the static electricity to power our devices. It's a surprisingly mysterious natural phenomenon.

Researchers claim that using enzymes to convert biomass to hydrogen could yield significantly more energy than current biomass-to-ethanol efforts.

11-year-old camper had lost her passport.

The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast.

Could virtual reality change our relationship with the natural world?

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.

Sea urchins have light-sensitive cells on their feet that give them low-resolution vision. But for an animal with no eyes, that ability does the trick.

The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse.

From sleep problems to back pain, a bad job can take a toll on your body.

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.

Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed.

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.

People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine.

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.

It's possible to unspoil a spoiled child, but it's not an easy process. A psychologist offers five ways to try to do it.

Feel the burn of that hot pepper, but be ready for the aftermath.

A Category 5 hurricane causes catastrophic damage. But how does such a huge storm form in the first place?

As Florida and the Southeast U.S. brace for Hurricane Irma's arrival as a Category 4 storm, several islands in the Caribbean are coping with the aftermath.

Studies show we emit chemicals that communicate emotion, and whether we realize it or not, our brain responds to fear alarms.

New England's fall foliage wasn't always so colorful. Today's gorgeous scenery is the result of one of history's deadliest hurricanes.

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.

Paying attention to a cat's tail language can give you insight into its mood and clue you in to what kind of behavior to expect.

Researchers are hoping to train dogs to detect people with COVID-19, even if they don't have symptoms.

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.

The devastating banana fungus Foc has spread to new parts of the globe.

Residents of the coastal Southeast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian as this slow-moving storm moves north.

People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian.

Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic.

Researchers studying the Anak Krakatau eruption say up to 10 million tons of ice was generated in the upper atmosphere.

Many all-natural anti-aging eye creams use ingredients such as caffeine, vitamin C, green tea, coconut oil. Here's how to make a natural DIY eye gel at home.