Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.

Technology may be drastically changing each year, but there are a few older gadgets you can still buy without regretting your decision later.

Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.

I know I’m not the only one who finds comfort in writing things down.

Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea.

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.

'Mad Men' star turns contemporary detective in 'Top of the Lake'.

National Geographic's popular 'Brain Games' series takes a look at the laws of attraction in a special Valentine's Day episode.

From the earliest efforts at clear-cutting to our continued assault on national lands, we love our forests ... even as we continue to put the squeeze on them.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.

Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges.

Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in.

Beautiful and daring, Cinder Cone will resonate with those who have graduated from Thrasher to Dwell.

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Many well-known bird species are in danger of going extinct, according to the State of the World’s Birds 2018 report.

If you buy me one of these as a holiday gift, I may never clink glasses with you again.

Shop for great deals on small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, cookbooks and more from the comfort of your home with these Cyber Monday offers.

You're sure to find something for the cocktail enthusiast on your gift list this holiday season.

These gift ideas are perfect for the people in your life who love nature and the great outdoors.

Americans are curbing their love affair with beef and the result is a 10 percent reduction in food-related emissions.

The stylish recycled rubber bracelets provide fair wages to the women who craft them, and sales of the bracelets support children in Africa.

Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips.

Women athletes, working women, and artists are all getting in on the ongoing discussion of women's bodies in the media.

Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace.

Waylon Lewis is a whirling dynamo of editorial energy. Find out what this new media mogul thinks about the changing world of journalism and the Internet.

With a few clicks of a mouse, you can buy Christmas gifts for the home cook, vegetarian, paleo or recipe hoarder in your life.

Almost 50 years after Aldrin ate oatmeal on Apollo 11, Quaker uses his breakfast of choice in an inspirational ad not aired in the U.S.

Acclaimed British actress stars in a new BBC documentary that unlocks the remarkable secrets of forests.

As long as there are humans, there will be cockroaches.

Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career.

We can learn a lot from dung beetles, including how to be better citizens of the planet.

As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."

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.

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

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.

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exposition dubbed 'Mind-Building'

Writer Stacy Tornio didn't think she'd get such an enthusiastic response from her son Jack about writing a book.

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

Kids are fond of one fruit in particular, but most still aren't eating enough fruit each day.

Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste.

Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests

Mutual attraction between pandas upped reproductive rates and increased cub-rearing time.

The FDA is stepping up food safety measures for raw sprouts, a living food that's prone to carrying foodborne illnesses.

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.