The House cut funding for food stamps out of their version of the Farm Bill that goes to the Senate next. Colbert, of course, has something to say about that.

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.

Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him.

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.

Social marine mammals provide a 'unique and striking parallel' to our own species, scientists say.

Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.

Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research.

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.

A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000.

The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.

A set of 80-year-old photographs discovered in a basement archive reveals the remarkable sensitivity of Greenland's glaciers to climate change, according to a n

Austria's Pasterze Glacier is quickly disappearing, but thanks to this giant, super-zoomable photo, at least you can see it up close before it's gone.

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t

Joseph Ford creates optical illusions with handmade knitted sweaters against real-life backdrops.

These photos of service dogs went viral after part of their training took place at a play at the Stratford Festival in Canada.

Alan Kimble Fahey, the hirsute ex-phone service technician behind a folksy, sprawling rural California compound known as Phonehenge West, is found guilty of vio

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i

Scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator announced today (Dec. 13) that they'd narrowed down the possibilities for the existence of the elusive Hi

Physicists love the Higgs boson, but they hate the God particle. The elusive Higgs particle, which scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accele

Recent studies by two teams of U.S. physicists who are also on the hunt for the elusive Higgs boson (sometimes referred to as the "God particle") reinforced the

With the elephant poaching epidemic running rampant, experts fear for the future of these majestic mammals.

Misophonia, the 'hatred of sound', sends sufferers into a rage over sounds that other may be able to ignore. Chomping and lip smacking may be annoying to many,

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

The best underwater images from the Natural History Museum's annual wildlife photographer competition make up 'Unforgettable Underwater Photography.'

If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, head to Cambodia, where you can find exotic sights and opportunities to help others.

Despite a few setbacks, such as the 2004 tsunami and recent political unrest, Phuket remains Thailand's showcase tourist destination. Its palm-fringed beaches,

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

Marine debris is transformed into art for a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, offering an eerie look at Earth's plastic problem.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Three out of every four products in the grocery store contain corn. This infographic shows how the use of corn for fuel and food has increased dramatically over

Honda will enter the plug-in hybrid market with the early 2013 release of the Accord PHEV.

As electric cars become increasingly mainstream, they're starting to build up a charge on social media around the world.

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A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found.

New results from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft suggest that the Red Planet lost most of its carbon dioxide-dominated atmosphere to space about 3.7 billion years ago.

Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.

Philadelphia chefs Michael Solomnov, Greg Vernick and Stephen Starr take home three top of awards at the Oscars of the food world. Meet the winners.

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