The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

Researchers suspect it could be in reaction to melting sea ice as well as human noise pollution.

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta

I hiked to see flowing lava in Hawai‘i. Now I can't shut up about it.

Forget the clunky outdoor furniture. A sling of fabric and some straps are all you need to enjoy the outdoors in a hammock.

Austin's Lions Municipal Golf Course is one of 10 at-risk sites featured in a new report from The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access.

It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past.

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar molecule called Neu5Gc that isn't naturally found in the human body.

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.

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

The basic organizing concept is flexible and creative yet specific enough to work for most people.

Here’s a look at the psychology behind hoarding, how it differs from collecting and ordinary clutter, and how to keep untidiness to a minimum.

Hoarding is a vicious cycle of anxiety, indecision and, finally, comfort that sends hoarders' brains into overdrive, a study finds.

The tidy tradition of spring cleaning is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological.

You know you'll be interrupted at work, so learn to plan for it.

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.

It could be that you need some bees, or that the weather hasn't been ideal, or your soil isn't right.

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

Science fiction dreams of mining riches from asteroids only make sense if humans can make it worth their time and effort. The new Planetary Resources group back

Photographer explains the story behind Indonesia's majestic Kawah Ijen volcano, which appears to spew eerie blue lava.

American-style refrigerators don't just waste energy, they can hurt your health and wallet too.

Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it.

For starters, it's more energy efficient than a standard door that swings.

The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life.

Officials determined the color is caused by pollution in the nearby Kasadi river, and shut down a factory accused of dumping dye.

Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.

The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained.

Since the end of its space shuttle program, NASA is relying more and more on commercial space travel.

Paper receipts are full of problems, not the least of which is BPA. But there are now many digital options for getting and storing them that make life easier.

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

American runners are getting slower, and it's not because more women are running now then ever before.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

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

Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling.

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.

Are you new to stretching? Here are some tips on how to improve flexibility and information about the kinds of stretching you should be doing.

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.

The Amazon rainforest fires have been burning for 3 weeks, and some are wondering why Brazil's crisis isn't getting more attention.

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.

For the Fourth of July, try this cocktail made with an American bourbon and blueberries.

The surface of Mercury is shrinking faster than previously thought, photos from a NASA spacecraft orbiting the tiny planet reveal.

Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most.

When you can smell garbage from miles away, pizza doesn't stand a chance with bears.

We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy.

Psychologists and scientists are concerned about the rising rates of suicide among children, and what the shrinking gender gap might mean.

Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why.

We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet.