Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.

It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

Headset was designed to help assist and enrich navigation for the visually impaired.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.

Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act.

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.

Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience.

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

Vijay Brihmadesam, one of the minds behind Tava Indian Kitchen, has mastered the tasty and convenient fast-food market.

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.

The fungus behind white-nose syndrome has few weaknesses to exploit, a new study suggests.

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.

Chuck Leavell recounts his most recent presidential run-in at the UN Climate Summit.

NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.

Green 'Family Weekend'; nature TV premieres.

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.

After the event, all the wood will be recycled or given away in Mexico to be used to build homes.

Idea of including environmental impact of food production won't fly this year.

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.

A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart.

The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger.

Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.)

Despite being dumped at 12 years old, Billy Goat the dog wouldn't end his days at the shelter.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

Video: Chuck interviews the Indigo Girls about their nonprofit, Honor the Earth.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and cofounder of MNN, sits down with the Indigo Girls to chat about the complexities of touring with bi

Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic.

Former Colorado senator criticizes industry's lack of engagement in the climate legislation debate.

4 new projects show the viability of storing captured wind energy underground. So why are we still investing in far more expensive carbon capture?

Perfect for blustery apartment balconies, the student-designed O-Wind Turbine is a national winner of the James Dyson Award.

New research shows that urban green space largely benefits the wealthy and educated, not the underserved communities that need it most.

It's amazing how closely the powerful swirls of a hurricane match the Fibonacci sequence.

Following in the footsteps of Fibonacci and the Mandelbrot Set, a computer program creates beautiful structures of chaos.

How the Sahara Desert both contributes to and checks the formation of big hurricanes.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.

The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year.

Electric carmakers need more cobalt for their lithium-ion batteries. Tiny Cobalt, Ontario, aims to become a sizable supplier.

Just ask Jenna and Guillaume, who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue their dream of touring North America in a custom-built tiny house.

From the emphasis on nature to the secret location aspect, there's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.

Combine food shopping and gift shopping this year by taking advantage of a well-stocked grocery store.

9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool.