There's microplastic all around us, and we're consuming it at astounding rates, according to several studies.

Walmart leads the way in generating solar energy from its store rooftops, creating 65,000 kilowatts from the sun. Big-box retailers are often cast as the boogie

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?

Don't let those infuriating fitted sheets and cumbersome sleeping bags get to you! Here's how to fold them and more!

A research team working with an enzyme that eats plastic accidentally engineer it to make it better at breaking down PET.

NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will

The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f

Space shuttle Discovery, NASA's fleet leader and the world's most flown spacecraft, lifted off for the last time on on April 17 to be delivered to the Smithsoni

Cries of "I see it!" rang out through the crowd as a speck on the horizon got bigger and bigger, resolving into the odd shape of two attached aircraft approachi

Food, supplies, gear — and possibly Easter treats — successfully made their way to the space station.

NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17

Voters in the Gulf states favor candidates who will focus on restoration of the coastline -- especially those at the federal level.

It's been a little more than a year since the Gulf oil spill. Jeff Corwin visits the Breton Wildlife Center in Louisiana to see how some of the pelicans affecte

From increasing flexibility to easing stress, yoga has so many health benefits.

A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a

Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue light-emitting diode.

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.

The books on the Library of Babel's digital shelves contain vast amounts of knowledge, but you'll have a hard time finding it.

The omnipresence of algorithms raises interesting questions about day-to-day human experience.

At the SAME Café in Denver, Colorado, diners pay what they can for organic and local dishes.

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says the agency's current goal of getting astronauts to Mars in the 2030s is eminently achievable

The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission is a two-phase operation that will look for methane, ice and landing sites for future rovers.

After the event, all the wood will be recycled or given away in Mexico to be used to build homes.

Gold Rush? More like cold rush! The cast and crew of the miniseries reveal how they battled extreme weather to bring this epic tale to the screen.

American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed.

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.

Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and team spirit for days.

Automakers like Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are going full speed ahead, aiming for autonomous cars on the road by 2025.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk is likely blushing.

Rescuers spent months nursing a paralyzed leopard until the day he stood on his own paws.

Some people are just impossible to buy for around the holidays and birthdays. But we have some ideas on gifts for people who already have everything.

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi

To get it into fleets at Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and FedEx, the Indiana auto veterans at Bright Automotive are hoping for a federal loan. Our car blogger travels t

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.

A National Geographic Kids book teaches all about the “Human Footprint.”

Meet Visualight, a WiFi-enabled LED bulb that visualizes data as colored light. In other words, when a recent crush messages you on Facebook, the lights in your

Apple's app store hasMark Bittman’s go-to book on the basics of how to cook just about anything you can imagine for free.

In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead.

The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities.

Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day.

A new video from charity: water offers hope for the 1 billion people who don't have easy access to clean water. Actress Kristen Bell narrates this well-done vid