Company co-founder and namesake passed away, leaving 'for greener fields and wilder woods.'

Our food blogger steps into a Whole Foods for the first time in years and learns a few things she didn’t know.

What a 1944 experiment on starvation can teach us about modern dieting.

New research suggests listening to music kills creativity.

A compromise in Washington state may be the example for the rest of the country to follow when it comes to cleaning up our energy sources.

A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new moon around Pluto on July 11, bringing the dwarf planet's number of known satellites to five.

Here are five things researchers can learn about Earth by studying the dwarf planet Pluto.

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

Don't want to shop on Black Friday but not sure what else to do? Here are some ideas.

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.

8 strange and surprising facts about the T. rex, king of the dinosaurs.

A new visualization from NASA offers a unique view of life on Earth.

Organize your home and office with help from Gail Blanke's book about clearing the clutter.

Are you a homeowner interested in top-of-the-line green technology but not the uber-modern aesthetic that often accompanies it?

If you're looking for a way to de-stress and relax, bath in the forest — or more specifically, take a walk through the woods.

In 2015, Albuquerque launched an innovative program aimed at helping the area's homeless. Instead of ticketing panhandlers, city officials offered them jobs.

Lisa Jackson's first official visit to China results in the creation of a new committee, but will the committee be able to achieve anything?

Walmart leads the way in generating solar energy from its store rooftops, creating 65,000 kilowatts from the sun. Big-box retailers are often cast as the boogie

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

Don't let those infuriating fitted sheets and cumbersome sleeping bags get to you! Here's how to fold them and more!

The tidy tradition of spring cleaning is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological.

From coffee grounds to flushable wipes, avoid these no-nos when rinsing and flushing.

A miniature space farm, robot legs, and microbes collected by cheerleaders are just a few of the odd passengers headed to the International Space Station.

Summer solstice, the unofficial first day of summer, is the day with the most hours of daylight.

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

In the 10 years since Osama bin Laden became a household name, we have fought a war on terror, watched oil prices skyrocket and continued to get oil from the sa

Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm.

Here's a good list of items not to put in your garbage disposal, and a bonus list of 3 to be cautious about.

From data storage to time-saving, a seamless network of everyday objects in the workplace would make offices more efficient and productive in a variety of ways.

There's no turning back now: We're on the brink of a new tech revolution, but what will it mean for our daily lives?

Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks.

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.

Pando, the world's largest-known organism, is dying. But there might still be time to save this wonder of nature.

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.

It might seem counterintuitive, but Anheuser-Busch and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect a Colorado watershed by cutting down trees.

From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers.

As our old desktops proved, separating the computer from the peripherals is a good idea.

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

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