The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.

Two separate projects funded by the Department of Energy are offering free home chargers. The only drawback? You have to pay for the electric vehicle.

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.

The funding behind many environmental policies is getting cut, but the loan guarantee program for green energy projects is thriving.

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.

Trapped, starving dog is rescued weeks after Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas.

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.

Meanwhile in England, shopping basket theft is on the rise.

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.

Apple's recycling robot Liam disassembles iPhones in 11 seconds to more efficiently combat electronic waste.

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.

Scientists may have finally figured out why ice sends us spinning out of control.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.

Massive gem, the second-largest ever found, measures a whopping 1,111 carats.

Here's what you need to know about the consequences of popping pimples, they could be deadly.

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?

Study finds U.S. and Canada have lost 29% of birds in past 50 years.

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.

There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.

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

A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids.

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.

It could represent a biodegradable solution to the omnipresent pollution clogging our landfills.

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

Being connected to nature makes kids happier and more likely to act sustainably.

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.