Alan Kimble Fahey, the hirsute ex-phone service technician behind a folksy, sprawling rural California compound known as Phonehenge West, is found guilty of vio

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

British artist Richart Sowa has taken more than 100,000 plastic bottles and built an eco-friendly Mexican getaway powered by energy from the waves and the sun.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, alternative fuel vehicles could have a nearly 50% market share by 2035.

From taming inflammation to battling PMS blues, it's time to celebrate these salubrious wonder roots.

Is our sea salt consumption creating thyroid problems? Regardless of how you feel about iodine, here are the simple facts about this popular mineral.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.

Cartagena, Colombia's Caribbean port city, might not enjoy the name recognition of Bogota or even Medellin, but it has many of the features of a bona fide mains

Material from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to be collected, melted down and rebuilt into a floating paradise for green tourism.

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

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.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

By flipping recess and lunch, students eat 50 percent more produce.

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.

Americans waste a pound of food per person each day.

Kale isn't the only super food on the block, these super berries are superfoods packed with nutrition.

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.

Three days of driving the Volt and less than two gallons of gas used.

It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it.

Examining the eyes is an easy way for doctors to have a look at blood vessels' health.

A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch.

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.

Donald Trump's ego is extreme, he may be a bellwether for politicians as a whole, and the U.S. public as a whole.

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.

Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground.

You're ingesting microplastics when you consume this trendy salt source.

Aluminum foil may be convenient, but it may also be toxic. Here are some alternatives for when you're cooking over high heat.

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.

The free AltCarExpo will give Southern Californians a look at the latest greener cars -- and car-free modes of transport.

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.

It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking.

Probably 45 percent of baby boomers could use Starkey's new Livio AIs or Healthables. What's keeping them away?

Older people are watching more television than ever — about 4.5 hours a day — and more than any other group.

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.

As more doctors use food as a medical tool, health care providers are making nutritious options more readily available — even farmers markets.

Video: Alexandra Cousteau and Expedition Blue Planet follow Colorado's dry riverbed to its historic mouth in the Upper Gulf of California.

A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam.

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

A recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss.

Sometimes cooking (and sometimes raw) is the best way to get the most nutrients from your favorite fruits and vegetables.

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.

Gwyneth says you can 'technically' eat her beauty products. He breaks out the fast food to test her theory.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.