Do we really expect our phones to have empathy, like Samantha in 'Her'?

Kindles from before 2013 need a critical update by March 22 or they will lose Internet connectivity.

From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track.

A new skin patch that draws energy from your sweat can power a radio for two days.

Beekeepers used to guessing at the strength of their honey hives can now explore some sweet new data thanks to this Raspberry Pi program.

It used to be the only form of instant two-way communication; now the telephone is just an obstacle.

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.

The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet.

From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home.

A newborn flamingo baby is going viral after posts by the Denver Zoo.

Tokyo, April 1, 2020 - This morning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group President and CEO Seiji Izumisawa released a video message of welcome and encouragement to the company's newly joining employees. The video format was chosen after the traditional welcoming ceremony was canceled this year to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. Mr. Izumisawa called on the new employees to prepare themselves fully as members of MHI Group, and he expressed robust hopes and expectations for their active participation and contributions.

Here are seven of our favorite waterfalls in national parks.

With more than 131 acres, Grant Park is a giant greenspace that provides a natural foil to urban living.

The Palo Alto Baylands Preserve is a special place in the San Francisco Bay area of California.

An HSC survey found that more than half of American adults couldn’t think of anything they should do to make their homes safer.

Here's how to get your home and family ready for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak.

Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself.

The U.S. food supply is experiencing problems, from milk to chicken to produce, but it's functioning and shoppers can get the food they need during COVID-19.

Siemens reminds the public that water scarcity is a serious, global concern and there are everyday steps we can all take to reduce our water footprint.

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.

Use this interactive Facebook application to calculate your own personal water footprint, compare it with friends and take steps to reduce it.

Noting that bees are 'dying at alarming rates,' federal judges have rejected the EPA's approval of sulfoxaflor.

Hornworm caterpillars also known as tomato horn worms can ruin tomato plants, but baby wasps may help you tackle the pests nature's way.

The new quarterly journal Comestible is a grab-a-big-cup-of-coffee-and-read-from-cover-to-cover kind of publication.

Flowers, bees, moths, slugs ... when the sun sets, there's work to be done.

Traces of the weed killer glyphosate are increasingly being found in food, but the public is at a loss of how to process that information.

MIT scientists are creating "climate recipes" for basil using computer algorithms or cyber agriculture.

The environment in your neighborhood and surrounding community has a huge impact on your health and lifespan.

The Davis Museum at Wellesley College will remove 120 pieces of art that were created or donated by immigrants.

The torch really has been passed to a new generation as these words from David Hogg of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High perfectly sum up.

There are lots of ways to help neighbors and local businesses while still keeping your social distance.

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.

Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning discusses why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional character.

Some planes are now powered with fuel made from beef fat and forest waste.

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.

Pack better and smarter the next time you travel. You'll save money on baggage fees and you probably won't miss the extra stuff.

Travel destinations are beginning to cater to visitors who would rather immerse themselves in local culture than just tour a place.

Air vents on airplanes create air turbulence around you, which blocks germ particles and forces them to the ground.

Mahshid Mazooji missed her connecting flight at the Charlotte airport, but instead of stewing about it, she threw a dance party.

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?

With a little planning, you can stretch how much you have to spend each day when you're traveling.

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.

A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built.

Similar organisms might have seeded the early Earth with life.

The explosion detected in a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth was 5 times more energetic than anything seen before, but it's no Big Bang.

Grow your own groceries with a food garden

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.

Wildlife may be making a comeback while humans stay home during the coronavirus lockdown.