From the harshest heat on record to record investments in offshore wind, this has been some kind of March. Here are some key figures from a record-breaking mont

As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show.

The Vegetable Orchestra has been stunned crowds and serving soup for 17 years.

A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.

Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences.

In a marriage of modular building and adaptive reuse, one Spanish developer has taken to the rooftops.

Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms.

Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.

Arctic sea ice, the white cap that covers the watery northern edge of the planet, has melted back to a record low level.

Microbes possibly feeding on the remains of an ancient forest may be generating billions of tons of methane deep beneath Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

Most of the methane that humans emit comes from natural gas, landfills, coal mining and manure management, but methane is almost everywhere and it comes from so

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se

The worldwide ban on ozone-depleting chemicals stopped Arctic ozone from disappearing and forming an "ozone hole" similar in size to Antarctica's.

The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams.

As the Arctic grows warmer, its sea-ice cover is shrinking at an unprecedented pace. Here's a graphical look at how quickly it's disappearing.

Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi

Long-term thinning of Arctic sea ice combined with an intense, windy storm over the Arctic in early August contributed to a new record low for sea-ice extent, s

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.

In continued efforts to track changes in glacial and sea ice, NASA's IceBridge plane has begun collecting data in Greenland.

It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years.

A passive solar home in Japan boasts various energy-saving features and a sloping, stair-clad roof that doubles as hangout area/lounge for (hopefully well-behav

What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources.

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.

Featured in several Hollywood productions, the arch and its support pillars collapsed after heavy coastal storms.

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.

Another study confirms rising levels of mercury emissions worldwide, much of it from gold mining.

But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.)

Mountaintop removal mining is one of the most destructive forms of resource extraction, and it's taking its toll.

The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

Complimentary or not, Thomas Paino welcomes the attention being lavished on his super-efficient Long Island City rowhouse.

Simple chemical process is cheap and safe, and could soon eliminate BPA as a pollutant.

A spacecraft launch in Kazakhstan turned into a scary situation as a booster malfunctioned mid-launch, sending the space crew into ballistic decent.

The Brock Environmental Center's 'regenerative' design is key to its AIA recognition — it generates 80 percent more energy than it uses.

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.

After reports of icy pens, rotten food and sick animals sparked an outcry, 97 orcas and belugas have been released from a Russian 'whale jail.'

Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.