Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is silent and still as fog creeps towards Mount Dutton.

With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal.

There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home.

The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore.

Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum.

What a 1944 experiment on starvation can teach us about modern dieting.

Real maple syrup is worth the extra expense, but why choose maple syrup over other natural sweeteners like honey or sugar? Here's why and what to look for.

A new study sets the bar high, suggesting 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day per person, but even nutrition experts are lobbying for moderation.

Some of the world's most prominent climate activists are headed to D.C. to protest against a proposed pipeline that would bring Alberta's unconventional oil to

When the ocean rose up and saved a Greek town from a marauding Persian army nearly 1,500 years ago, renowned Greek historian Herodotus chalked it up to an act o

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S.

Now 50% complete, the Great American Rail-Trail spans an epic 4,000 epic miles.

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

While beautiful, the surface of Venus is as hostile as the deepest recesses of space. Despite its nearness to Earth, the planet remains largely a mystery.

Wipe lightbulbs? Wash doormats? My spring cleaning routine strays far from The Good Housekeeping Institute's unachievable checklist.

A new billionaire-backed venture announced today that it plans to use robots to mine asteroids for precious metals and in the process add trillions of dollars t

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.

A new study reveals that a lean, fit body equals happy teeth and gums.

When a painting sells for a jaw-dropping price, it makes headlines. Do you know how much these works of art went for?

A lot of faulty survival information gets passed around. Can you sort out which actions will save you, and which might kill you?

The pilfering of e-mail correspondence among climate scientists from a major climate center in Britain two weeks ago has grown into a very public controversy un

Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app?

A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements.

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.

The search giant has trained neural networks to interpret photos, but they can also be coaxed to create monsters.

With WiFi and Bluetooth, Raspberry Pi 3 a lot more than the educational tool it was designed to be.

A Microsoft experiment goes awry in short order as Tay runs straight into Godwin's Law.

The new show follows the personal and culinary journey of farm-to-fork Chef Vivian Howard, one ingredient at a time.

Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it.

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Raising a child is an expensive undertaking, and new parents can get a severe case of sticker shock even before they've left the maternity ward.

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.

California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools.

The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.

A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

The medicinal soil called "healing soil" has been found to contain powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs.

Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.

Attractive but not arresting in appearance, the Paradigm series of green prefabs from Seattle's Method Homes has the potential to achieve recognition from the w

Type in your destination, and Cost2drive figures out your gas costs and CO2 emissions.

Cars with 10 horsepower, fish tanks and Home Depot hardware are just part of the fun. Some even plug in.

Rimac's Concept One is a $936,000 supercar made in Croatia, and only 8 will be built.