If you visit Churchill, Manitoba, you won't be bouncing around like you're on the moon, but its lower gravity is a scientific oddity.

A study from the European Geosciences Union suggests that undersea barriers could limit sea level rise related to melting glaciers.

Photos of the fun from Slow Food South Jersey's Dig In! event.

Researchers may have finally figured out what kind of drugs Vikings were on as they headed into battle in a blood-thirsty state known as berserkergan.

Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

You can't eat rhubarb leaves because they're high in oxalic acid, but they're still useful. Here's what to do with them.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Avoid the heat island with a few planting tips.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: This summer, keep the house cool with these tips.

Experts of Paleolithic art in France say some cave drawings have a reoccurring theme.

Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for 10 dollars a pop.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.

Maybe a 'U.S. Dept. of Hummer' is the best path to ending dependence on foreign oil.

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.

The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

On the 10th anniversary of this list of books to read when the weather is warm, I revisit some of my all-time, inspirational favorites.

Data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries shows that having access to books at home may help develop stronger literacy, numeracy and technology skills.

The author wrote most of 'The Lorax' while visiting an ecosystem inhabited by orange, mustachioed patas monkeys.

Animal emotions can be surprisingly similar to ours, primatologist Frans de Waal explains in a new book, especially in our fellow mammals.

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

Beautiful beaches and clear, blue waters are a part of the Big Island's geography, but so are volcanic mountains, lava fields, caves, and impossibly high waterf

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

Starting this fall, D.C. public schools will no longer serve flavored milk or sugary cereals.

A muffin with the same amont of calories as ten chocolate donuts? A pretzel with more saturated fat than a Big Mac? Read it and weep.

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

If you're at all introverted, or just enjoy chilling at home with your pets, kids, or partner, JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out— could be for you.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat.

Jamie Oliver shows us how to cut an avocado properly and safely, so you can skip the trip to the ER for stitches.

Enjoy this year's abundance of avocados and try one of these tasty recipes that go beyond guacamole.

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the prob

If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.

It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog.

The ultra-efficient XL1 is on the market, but only in Europe. A 4-seat XL2 could come here at a lower price. Should Elio be worried?

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.

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

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers.

The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain.

All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education.

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.

While cigarette sales are slumping, sales for cigars have more than doubled in the last decade.

The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health.

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.

Starbucks raised its drink prices, but here's how to recoup the loss and maybe save a little extra.