Chris Grady's Lunarbaboon comics show off the sweet and sour sides of parenting and life.

The Monkey's Paw book store in Toronto has a Biblio-Mat that distributes random rare books to customers for only a few dollars.

Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

Pittsburgh is one of the Eastern United States' former industrial powerhouses that has been successful in reinventing itself. Previously known for its now-shutt

Birmingham sits at the center of England's West Midlands region. Though it is not on many international tourists' radar, it is the second-largest city in the co

Ten eco-activists are wanted for a 20-day eco-adventure, sailing from Hawaii to Vancouver while studying plastic pollution in the oceans.

This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Yesterday, a report was released by Environmental Health that got me re-thinking the few foods left in my home that still contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat.

CRISPR gene editing is allowing scientists to make wild fruits like the ground cherry more agriculturally viable.

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

How do you build the world’s lightest metal? Make it mainly from air, according to scientists.

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video

Drought could kill vast swaths of forests around the world if global warming isn't contained, new research suggests.

Formed by material falling onto a newborn star, the two beams of light shoot outward to create the dual-sided lightsaber appearance.

Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain.

The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America.

The FDA is investigating potentially regulating added caffeine.

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.

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.

At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City.

“Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices.

The government shutdown has forced the Food and Drug Administration to significantly reduce the number of inspections it's able to do.

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.

'Tis the season of giving, and this December night sky is saving some of its biggest gifts for last.

Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star.

The start of the new decade ushers in a celestial medley of stargazing events to look forward to.

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.

From the first supermoon of the year to the return of the zodiacal light, these are the best skywatching moments for February 2020.

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.

Humans have detected and confirmed seismic event son another planet. Here's what you need to know about "marsquakes" and what they mean.

Get ready to spring forward, get up early and catch some beautiful sights in the March sky like the Crow Moon, the occultation and vernal equinox.

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.

These five food initiatives aim to increase food security, improve quality of life, and decrease money spent on diet-related diseases.