Part II: Consumers who need guidance deciphering all the seals, certifications and claims on food packaging can find answers in MNN's Food Label Guide.

If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice?

Each day, the average American throws away enough food to keep another person from going hungry.

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.

Sue Flood's new book on emperor penguins, 'Emperor: The Perfect Penguin,' is the culmination of 9 years of work.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon.

Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome.

For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments.

The people of Churchill, Manitoba, live among polar bears — some of the world's most dangerous predators — for several months each year.

The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears.

Video: Keeping better track of yourself and your keys.

Cutting edge research without having to cut up anything!

Video: What was really on the menus of our ancestors?

An entire ecosystem living without light or oxygen flourishes beneath the ocean floor.

OK, I admit. Maybe there's no such thing as climate change. Maybe it's all a hoax. Maybe.

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.

From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more.

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.

Extremely low levels of radioactive cesium from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown are present in ocean water offshore California.

Though they're perceived as destructive, volcanoes may actually play an important part in promoting biodiversity, a new study suggests.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

The Grand Canyon Trust is spearheading efforts to restore watering holes critical to desert species.

Magnesite has long been known as a CO2 absorber, but the slow rate of its growth made it a poor carbon storage option. Until now.

Tesla is running on glamor after launching its public offering, but its putting on a new shine with a freshening for the Roadster. No, it doesn't go any faster.

British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels.

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.

Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing.

The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore.

Denny Dyke turns his walking meditations into intricate sand labyrinths on the beach in Oregon.

BigPicture photo contest winners celebrate diversity of life while inspiring conservation.

From boosting metabolism to post-workout hydration, does coconut water live up to its claims? And what about coconut milk?

Real maple syrup is worth the extra expense, but why choose maple syrup over other natural sweeteners like honey or sugar? Here's why and what to look for.

The Australian government uses helicopters to drop thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry animals in areas affected by the bushfires.

Neuroplasticity offers a powerful tool to improve well-being, experts say.

Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness.

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.

Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout.

Germany has spent the last 5 years making solar power a mainstream business. It is poised to spend the next 10 years doing the same for offshore wind — and sh

The American Wind Energy Association's Peter Kelley tells MNN how a Southern breeze could lift the region and the industry.

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.

A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will recommend ending a ban on most horizontal drilling, according to reports. Here are three quick things to consider about the plan.

Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking.

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa

Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, which recently received SFI chain-of-custody certification, has launched a new sustainability campaign.

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.

Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System.