As ice melts, Antarctica's ground is rebounding at a surprising rate. Scientists think it's because the Earth's mantle is flowing faster there.

Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.

Quinoa is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, cooked like rice, gluten-free, and loaded with vitamins and minerals.

One of the latest crowned superfoods is quinoa. What makes ‘keen-wah’ so nutritious? We’ve got the scoop on quinoa nutrition facts.

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant.

Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria.

Team of scientists and engineers head to the heart of earthquake country to learn more about predicting when and where an earthquake will happen — before the

Mother Nature Network's 'Ask Vanessa' offers unsolicited advice on the environment for the president.

We're looking at 2 to 6 months before the oil will stop gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. There are still a lot of questions that need answers.

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?

Mennonites and Amish workers have been on the ground in Texas since August and continue to assist in rebuilding efforts.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on through his speeches and sermons.

Want to ditch that annoying itch from mosquito bites? These natural remedies can provide itch relief so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors.

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers

Carmakers have been quietly delivering significant cuts in CO2 emissions with technology advances, weight reduction and aerodynamic improvements.

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.

The three-term New York mayor was famous for his outspoken persona and economic rekindling, but he also had a little-known green streak.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.

Make its debut at the Ideal Home Show in London, the Quiet Treehouse includes an array of features that drown out modern life's most irritating noises.

Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not.

The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom.

Ancient tree stumps set the tone at Neskowin Ghost Forest in Oregon.

If Food Day’s message is that it’s time for all America to eat real, an invitation-only feast in Times Square that the public could view but not attend migh

MNN's lifestyle blogger ended her 20-year-old affair with coffee this year. Could you do the same?

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.

Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent.

Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout.

Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula?

You haven't heard 'Bohemian Rhapsody' until you've heard it performed by beautiful trombones.

New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington.

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.

Director Josh Fox lands deal with network to premiere next film in what could become a trilogy of docs on the natural gas industry.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will recommend ending a ban on most horizontal drilling, according to reports. Here are three quick things to consider about the plan.

Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a

Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Director Josh Fox accuses the energy industry and politicians of failing the American people.

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are.

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami

OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet.

The magnitude 8.6 earthquake that struck in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra today resurrected fears of a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean earth

The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast.

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

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.

Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake.

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.

In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.