The phrase 'cold turkey' has nothing to do with a turkey that's shivering from the cold.

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

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

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

Indian automaker Tata will be bringing the inexpensive Nano to the U.S. within three years.

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.

New report shows major metro employment is moving further away from where people actually live. And it's worse for poor people and minorities.

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean.

Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests

Mars may one day have rings similar to Saturn's famous halo, new research suggests.

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.

There's a debate about whether liquid plant-based foods should be labeled as milk. Is it time to change the definition of milk?

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.

Outstanding in the Field brings its long dining table to farms and uses locally produced foods for a memorable feast.

Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine.

HydroPhi Technology will base its hydrogen energy company in Atlanta, bringing 300 green jobs to the region.

Hyundai's hydrogen-powered Tucson has 265 miles of range, 3-minute fills, and free fuel if you sign a lease now.

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.

Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.

American Farmland Trust morphs the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest into the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration..

Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill.

Video: What happens when the fruits and veggies at your local grocery store go bad?

Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes.

Learn how a community was built with pedestrians in mind.

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.

Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons.

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?

Though composting is great for your garden, there are some man-made and natural items that can ruin the whole pile.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life.

Allbirds sustainable wool shoes are disrupting the footwear market with their low-carbon style.

Ever since Michael Cardenaz saved a hummingbird, the little bird keeps coming back to visit him.

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback.

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

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.

The H5N1 influenza virus, also known as "bird flu," may well be more prevalent and less deadly than health officials had thought, according to a new study publi

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food

Silicon Valley may be the celebrated hub of innovation, but it's getting a run for the money these days on hundreds of college campuses across the country.

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.