Physicists love the Higgs boson, but they hate the God particle. The elusive Higgs particle, which scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accele

From Michael Jordan to J.K. Rowling, these superstars prove the value of perseverance.

"Psychomachia," a medieval epic poem, may be the first, and certainly most brutal, comic book.

A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

A new, all-girl 'Lord of the Flies' movie is in the works, making this the right time to ditch some of the gendered assumptions we have about kids.

Indulge your inner Tarzan (or Jane) in the wild areas surrounding the city, or take in more civilized affairs like farmers markets and bike trails.

Can devoting 20 minutes a day to a green project make big eco-friendly waves? One oceans activist shows how a little time can make a big difference.

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

The Indian Ocean is the world's biggest plastic dumping ground, but some of it is leaking elsewhere.

Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents.

These organic, gluten-free, and naturally dyed candy canes were a lifesaver for this mom.

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

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

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of.

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?

The creepy bodark tree produces unnervingly strange fruit.

New Dwarf Planet In Our Solar System May Be The Farthest One Yet

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity may be an ill of the modern age or just a sign of a different condition.

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.

Serious expressions were the rage a century ago, but shifts in society changed things.

Robot duels, gluttonous snakes and really long fingernails were just some of the oddities.

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.

Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China.

No illness related to the recall have been reported, and shoppers should be wary of jars with a "Best Buy" date of June 16, 2015.

The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease.

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.

This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means.

The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.

Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.

The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.

Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide.

CNN on the future of cars; NYT on the future of the Hummer; small islands on sinking; Poznan on Obama; EPA on China and the National Research Council on the EPA

The New Clermont seeks to recreate Fulton's 1807 journey from New York City to Albany in a new-fangled steamboat and demonstrate hydrogen's potential. But their