Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic.

New research shows that urban green space largely benefits the wealthy and educated, not the underserved communities that need it most.

It's amazing how closely the powerful swirls of a hurricane match the Fibonacci sequence.

Following in the footsteps of Fibonacci and the Mandelbrot Set, a computer program creates beautiful structures of chaos.

Combine food shopping and gift shopping this year by taking advantage of a well-stocked grocery store.

Tips from people who are really great at giving the best gifts that the rest of us need to read.

LED bulbs have better light quality and last longer than CFL's. Here's how to find the right glow for your space.

If you've ever had trouble finding something online, a new website is here to help.

The man behind the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook blog wants to pass along his knowledge so others can discover the edible foods all around them.

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney.

Carrie Fisher's famous French bulldog, Gary, will find a new home with Fisher's daughter.

A royal Bengal tiger takes refuge in a local man's bed from deadly floods near Kaziranga National Park.

The glaciers of the Andes Mountains have retreated at an unprecedented rate in the past three decades.

Meet Yeti, a faithful rover of the robotic kind that sniffs out dangerous crevasses for convoys crossing glaciers.

Thru-hiking is a way of life for substitute teacher and former marathoner Erin Saver.

Fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost a fortune.

Confirming a Higgs boson, physicists say, will have wide-reaching implications.

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

Earth now has five or six major ocean garbage patches, and new research suggests they'll continue growing for 'at least the next thousand years.'

Shelterbus is a retrofitted coach bus that serves as a mobile emergency shelter for the homeless in Toronto.

Get ready to squeeze — but not too hard — to find the best possible peach.

It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog.

Astronomers have found what may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way.

Seafood fraud remains rampant in the U.S., according to a new investigation by Oceana, with one in five samples mislabeled.

India's Chandrayaan-2 mission lander was lost on the surface of the moon, but now NASA officials have found its debris.

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.

New local foods website brings all of Philadelphia’s many choices together.

Before you check the medicine cabinet, you might want to look in your backyard for a healing plant.

New findings show manure burns cleaner than traditional fuels, more intense hurricanes are predicted, a housing trend could cut carbon emissions and more.

The winds and waves of Hurricane Sandy spilled enough sewage to match BP's oil spill more than 50 times over.

Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

After her sister’s death, Elizabeth Van Meter saw a haunting photo that changed her life. Now she’s helping others change theirs.

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

Websites like FamilyTreeNow and even Whitepages have a surprising amount of your personal information.

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.

Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip.

By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel.

The benefits of hobbies and how to choose an activity that can help take your mind off work and add some fun to your life.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.

Businesses help homeless dogs get adopted through beer cans and pizza boxes.

An old dog named Toretto who waited years at the shelter finds the perfect family.

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.

Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures.

insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.