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

Artist Patterson Clark naturally 'harvests' areas plagued by weeds and uses the leaves, roots and stems of much-loathed plants to produce handcrafted art suppli

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic

A folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of hi folk private residence/art installation.

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

Well, after months of hard work with the best advisors money can buy, Ford & GM announced a bold strategy to revive their ailing industry — more government lo

Recent studies by two teams of U.S. physicists who are also on the hunt for the elusive Higgs boson (sometimes referred to as the "God particle") reinforced the

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

The digital age isn't making libraries obsolete; it's making them more important than ever.

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

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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.

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.

U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.

Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface.

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

The Honey Flavor and Aroma Wheel will help tasters detect if there is the flavor of cotton candy or smell of locker room in their honey.

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Entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge, hosted by the Department of Energy.

In anticipation of Obama's visit to Canada, environmentalists circulate petition to stop 'dirty oil.'

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.

Could H1N1 have a bright side? New research leads to encouraging steps forward in the fight against flu.

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Despite the report, the CDC still advises older people to get a flu shot.

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

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The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

Walmart partner Conservation International has launched the "Nature is Speaking" campaign to provoke a conversation about nature's essential role in our lives.

Howard Wood wins Goldman Environmental Prize for his work to save marine ecosystems from damaging commercial fishing practices.

A Brooklynite goes from the urban jungle to the Amazon jungle.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Virtually sulfur-free biodiesel fuel is available in blends for home oil burners.

Is it time to throw in the towel on the fight against these invasive foes? Here are some non-native species that humans just can't seem to beat.