Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong?

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.

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

It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.

'Dippin’ in my Tesla' not likely to get radio playtime, but it won't make your ears bleed either.

The technology allows motorists to take out the old battery and put in a newly charged one in about one and a half minutes.

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.

British loo roll company Nouvelle erects an outdoor advertisement that doubles as a massive roadside bird feeder.

The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility.

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.

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

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

BigPicture photo contest winners celebrate diversity of life while inspiring conservation.

Chicken in a creamy apricot and ginger sauce makes a satisfying, quick, weeknight meal.

Find juicy fair trade pineapples at your local Whole Foods store -- and enter to win a trip to Costa Rica.

You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened.

The Prius-driving, organic chicken-buying crowd give us something to snicker about in the Whole Foods Parking Lot.

The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.

Why is a soap company so heavily involved in a food labeling initiative? Knowing a bit about the activist history of the brand explains why.

A book by Simran Sethi called "Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of the Foods We Love" documents the loss and looks for solutions.

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.

These recipes provide delicious ways to serve up this amazing superfood.

You're locked in a room and everything inside could be a clue to help you get out. Can you escape in 60 minutes?

It's time to quit multitasking. Plug in and sharpen your attention with these four meditative programs.

Deb Berlin is determined to soothe frayed nerves in Washington, D.C., through yoga, a practice she picked up in her teens.

These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever.

Business magnate shares the benefits and practice of daily meditation in his new book 'Success Through Stillness.'

Meditation sessions to promote self awareness may have an enduring effect on curbing substance abuse.

What is the upside and downside of cheap oil? Who is coming out on top and who is getting snowed under when oil is under $40/barrel?

Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes.

Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines --

Augsburg College is now the largest purchaser of wind energy from Xcel's Wind Source, the biggest provider in the U.S.

Jonathan Globerson's Greenerator concept allows apartment dwellers to harvest their own wind and solar energy from the comfort of their own balconies. But would

A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the 'wind lens' triples the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nucle

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

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.

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

When the documentary 'Gasland' revealed an instance of flaming tap water, the gas industry tried to debunk it. A peer-reviewed study now confirms the finding.

Although natural gas is considered comparably safer and better for the planet than other fossil fuels, there are drawbacks.

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

More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake.

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

Several organizations are trying to help those in need in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Here's how you can help.

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa

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