The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.

In the middle of a takedown of Van Jones, the White House's Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Glenn Beck veered strangely off-topic.

Scientists took 1,445 photos of Chile's Jorge Montt glacier between 2010 and 2011, creating a time-lapse video of its dramatic retreat.

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study

Nearly 700 feet (more than 200 meters) under the Svartisen glacier in northern Norway, researchers are huddled together underground.

James Balog photographs disappearing glaciers showing global warming evidence in time-lapse photography in the award-winning documentary Chasing Ice.

A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly.

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.

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

Researchers in Greenland are studying how warming glaciers relate to sea level rise around the world. They had a front-row seat to the Helheim glacier calving.

When it comes to Father's Day ideas, there's no shortage of fun to be enjoyed on this holiday for dads.

Father's Day songs. If you need a list of Father's Day songs to go with your celebration, you're in luck.

Father's Day poems. The choice of Father's Day poems may not be as wide as those that honor mothers or romantic love.

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair

How do you say thank you to the "World's Best Dad?" Here are five simple, easy and fun ideas.

Here are some healthy meal ideas to please a variety of dads.

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

Lexus of Chandler markets the Lexus CT 200h as 'The Darker Side of Green.'

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.

Plenty of us relax while watching DIY videos of other people crafting and creating — even if we have no intention of ever making the item.

They may seem like a modern oddity, but arachnid decorations on Christmas trees are actually inspired by an old Ukrainian legend.

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

Harmful algal blooms pop up nearly every summer along the nation's coasts, creating problems for marine life and humans alike.

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun.

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Sardinia's true magic, especially from a nature-lover’s perspective, is its interior and its less-accessible sections of coastline.

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.

Biodegradable items like apple cores or banana peels can be litter too. Here's an array of reasons why you shouldn't toss them outside.

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.

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Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.

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.)

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.

Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled.

What caused the planets to neatly divide into terrestrial and gas giants? Scientists believe they now have the answer.