Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN.

Five years later, scientists may have finally found up to 10 million gallons of missing oil from the 2010 BP spill.

Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies.

Green guru Elizabeth Rogers offers tips for saving money on Mother's Day.

The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.

Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.

Rhabdomyolysis is rare, but if your workouts cause extreme soreness or swelling, check with your doctor.

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

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Prime Minister Modi's efforts aimed at tackling local air pollution, but the whole world stands to benefit.

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.

The biggest rodent to ever stalk the Earth lived about 3 million years ago — and it used its large front teeth the way today's elephants use their tusks.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

Seeds found during an archaeological dig on First Nations land revive a long-lost varietal.

Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.

Some of these massive beasts are familiar in form but enormous in size, while others are strange hybrids of modern-day animals.

New study from Australia suggests resurrection of extinct species could lead to a loss in overall biodiversity.

The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

The Jambato harlequin frog had been feared extinct for at least the last 30 years.

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

The giant bug, Lord Howe Island stick insect, was rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now scientists have confirmed it's in fact them.

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.

The crest-tailed mulgara was once a common sight in New South Wales deserts before other predators edged it out of the habitat.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

The dream of a space-faring humanity is deep-rooted.

The 57,000-acre San Andres Refuge, which works to restore desert bighorn sheep, launched its quest for energy independence in 2005 and has implemented several s

If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production?

A well-known Chinese solar power company has filed for bankruptcy, but this may actually be a sign of health for the industry.

Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories.

The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels.

Technology may be drastically changing each year, but there are a few older gadgets you can still buy without regretting your decision later.

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.

Today's technology allows us to look deep into what was previously invisible, revolutionizing our understanding of microorganisms.

A video capturing the screech-filled feud has gone viral.

A storm chaser captured stunning clear video of a perfect tornado in Wyoming.

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.

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Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.