Filipino artist and environmentalist Vincent Francisco Navarro paid homage to coffee farmers by painting portraits of them with used grounds.

These stunning busts are crafted using recycled circuit boards, CPUs, wiring, keyboards and other salvaged electronics.

The colorful world of topiary art starts with a plant and ends with a masterpiece. Here are 17 examples to inspire your creativity.

Artist Ian Berry's creation is made from the most familiar of materials.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

Do the natty Norwegian curling pants defy Olympic dress code?

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

Scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography traveled out to a spot of sea 1,000 miles from shore and were sad to find plastic everywhere.

For a mere $10,000, you can book a seat on a 20-day working cruise to a giant patch of floating plastic trash.

A new animation shows the path of the debris carried out to sea by last year's massive tsunami in Japan. The tsunami triggered by the devastating earthquake tha

There's a secret world of microbes hidden on the plastic littering the oceans.

Earth's oceans now contain 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash, according to the most thorough survey of its kind.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

Enjoy this year's abundance of avocados and try one of these tasty recipes that go beyond guacamole.

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th

Chevrolet will be bringing its clean diesel technology to the domestic Cruze lineup.

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If there's plenty of product on the market, gas prices should be falling. Here's some reasons why they aren't.

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

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A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found.

Micro Mollusk Breaks Record for World's Tiniest Snail

The padded bumpers remain popular with new parents despite health concerns.

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.

Mutual attraction between pandas upped reproductive rates and increased cub-rearing time.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?

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

Crumb-free bread could definitely improve options on future space restaurant menus.

You're ingesting microplastics when you consume this trendy salt source.

It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking.

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.

Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers.