The Amish religion forbids lawsuits, locking families into deals that are often not in their favor.

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.

Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere.

The massive tsunami generated by the March 2011 earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan was a "merging tsunami" — a type of tsunami long thought to exi

X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say.

Some have compared the Typhoon Haiyan's devastation to the mayhem caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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.

Pluto's moons are even stranger and more intriguing than scientists imagined, a new study reveals.

In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market.

This teeny-tiny wooden cabin from Spain can be built in several hours (provided you can wrangle several friends to help you).

If policing your child’s plate at a holiday dinner dampens the celebration, this one tip may be incredibly freeing for you and your children.

Don't want to shop on Black Friday but not sure what else to do? Here are some ideas.

A Chicago restaurant is serving crystal-clear pumpkin pie. Do you think it's fun or freaky?

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.

The discovery of rare pterosaur eggs is being heralded as one of the most extraordinary discoveries in paleontology.

New genetic evidence shows that Solenodons survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Methane is a natural substance that can be produced over time through biological routes. This colorless, odorless gas has huge potential as a fuel, but it also

The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment.

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.

Researchers suspect it could be in reaction to melting sea ice as well as human noise pollution.

Web gadget lets you see if your utility purchases illegal coal from Appalachian mountaintop removal.

Here are 7 before-and-after images of cities, as seen from space, showing the impact humans have had on the surrounding environment.

MBA students in a CSR course at Boston College were tasked to create a green business idea for Verizon and a recyclable phone project came out on top.

Customers will be able to learn more about the environmental impact of their mobile devices.

Michael Pollan explains how healthcare costs are increasing while the amount of money people spend on good food is decreasing and suggests a change.

A report issued earlier this week caused quite a stir in the organic food world. See what some respected organic food advocates are saying about it.

You can watch the live stream of the conference and follow my live tweets from the event.

In a down economy, weddings for 2 instead of 200 are on the upswing (and they're more eco-friendly and personal, too).

Scientists are developing robots to serve as companions to the elderly.

They are making the choice between paying for tuition or food.

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.

It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past.

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.

Are natural flavors better and safer than artificial flavors? The answer may surprise you. Here's everything you need to know about flavor engineering.

Cabinets and trim crafted out of natural wood do require a certain amount of TLC to keep them at their lustrous best.

From how to wash pillows to when to buy new ones to the benefits of zipped pillow covers, keeping your pillows clean is good for your health.

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia

Beekeeping experts warn that too many urban hives may mean there isn't enough food for bees.

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

Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one.

The ENOUGH project points out at least one commonality between Mac and PC -- they both use conflict minerals.

Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains

Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras

But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.)

The Caterpillar 797 is a 50-foot-tall dump truck widely used in the mining industry. Watch what happens when it faces off against a stationary Land Cruiser.

The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study.

American-style refrigerators don't just waste energy, they can hurt your health and wallet too.

New EPA regulations will clean up the biggest problem with burning wood: pollution and particulates.