The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

Sometimes it's not that hard to predict the future and that's just what happened with Hurricane Irene.

A set of 80-year-old photographs discovered in a basement archive reveals the remarkable sensitivity of Greenland's glaciers to climate change, according to a n

Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter.

Typically thought of as a tropical climate pattern, the influence of La Niña spreads as far as Antarctica.

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.

River crests in Memphis, fracking linked to water pollution, scientists speak with dolphins, and climate changes causes chaos for penguins.

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an

AT&T is now one-third of the way through its 15,000 alternative fuel vehicle goal.

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.

The biennial event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of alternative fuel vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book's 2013 Best Resale Value Awards are out and the Volt takes top honors in the electric vehicle category.

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.

These stunning busts are crafted using recycled circuit boards, CPUs, wiring, keyboards and other salvaged electronics.

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

A new survey shows that fewer Americans are interested in flex fuel vehicles and instead prefer fuel-efficient standard gasoline models.

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Fighting C. difficile with antibiotics is often a losing battle, but fecal transplant is novel treatment with FDA warning.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

A new book called 'Wild Land' proves there's still untouched wilderness, documenting that fact with glorious photos.

It's Europe without the jetlag, or the carbon footprint.

Plastic pollution similar to ocean 'garbage patches' has been found in the Great Lakes, especially microscopic beads used in many personal care products.

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the prob

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

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The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA announced the release of a new fuel economy tool for used vehicles.

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The EPA is proposing new low-sulfur gasoline be phased in starting in 2017. Everybody's happy — well, everyone except Big Oil.

The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.

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Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.

But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge.

Study shows fuel efficiency hasn't changed much since 1923, but emissions are way down.

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

The extinct relative of giraffes, Xenokeryx amidalae, takes its moniker from Queen Padmé Amidala, the wife of Anakin Skywalker.

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

The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail.

A coalition of plaintiffs hit the FDA with a lawsuit saying it did not consider environmental risks when it approved the genetically modified fish.

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.