'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries.

The find confirms that America's earliest human inhabitants were here much sooner than previously thought.

The NRDC unveils a new online tool for Americans who face pollution from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.

Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer at the University of Hawai'i discovered that plastic bags are contributing to global warming by giving off methane.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

Director Goh Iromoto's cinematography and sound for his latest stunning effort will move your soul to hit the water.

In addition to buying energy from Altamont Pass wind farm, Google is financing upgrades that will save thousands of birds' lives.

Beekeeping experts warn that too many urban hives may mean there isn't enough food for bees.

159 coral reefs were examined in the Asian-Pacific region, and 89 percent of those reefs were contaminated with plastics and disease.

Researchers have developed a soap made of iron rich salts which could one day safely clean tainted water.

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."

There were so many adorable puppies entered in the Green Dog of the Year Contest, that we couldn't resist! Here's a gallery of 10 green puppies.

Illegal dung dumping is on the rise as the already-strong Dutch dairy sector continues to grow.

WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge.

A buzzworthy new discovery might help explain the alarming speed of colony collapse disorder.

Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates.

New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.'

Warming temperatures have had an impact on brown bear hibernation in Ukraine.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.

In a goofy, profane, self-mocking rap video, a handful of young Australian climate scientists preach an inconvenient truth: There are two few scientists at the

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

Tattoo may provide an inexpensive and noninvasive method for testing blood sugar levels, without the finger prick.

Local bloggers are filling an important niche in the coverage of the coal ash spill in Harriman, Tennessee.

Despite its petite size, Bi(h)OME carves out ample room for urban wildlife.

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A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals.

13 terrific tools to gift the DIYer in your life

Climate scientists are beginning to unite to against the misinformation campaigns of right-wingers, but it comes after they've been dealt several blows.

Firm in the belief that light should help you <i>live</i> in addition to see, two young eco-entrepreneurs have created a family of super-brainy, Bluetooth-enabl

This weekend, before your kids hit the baseball and softball fields, read about how energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, plus take a look at a few

New meta-trackers integrate data for an overall view of users' activity and aim to find hidden connections that might help users improve their lives.

Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun.

Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe

In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.

Sure, you may be able to get by with baking soda and elbow grease. But if you're looking to add to your arsenal of spring cleaning tools, some suggestions ...

The vast ice sheet covering Greenland could melt more quickly in the future than existing models predict.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

Writer Stacy Tornio didn't think she'd get such an enthusiastic response from her son Jack about writing a book.

Animal emotions can be surprisingly similar to ours, primatologist Frans de Waal explains in a new book, especially in our fellow mammals.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.