Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

Some say that news articles from questionable sites shared on social media swayed the election, so these students took the challenge on.

This New Years Eve, I'll be raising my glass of biodynamic champers to the success of energy and money-saving home improvement projects.

The official mascot for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games is a moon bear. It may not sound like a big deal, but the species really needs this.

Seagulls followed the Tiber to Rome decades ago. In recent years, however, they've become more numerous and more aggressive.

The town of Ipswich has been haunted by a nursery rhyme playing over a loudspeaker for more than a year.

Austria's capital ranks high in everything from walkability to affordability.

It has to do with civic involvement and not an issue with nature.

Meet Dr. Rob Sanford, department chair and professor of environmental science at the University of Southern Maine.

Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.

Did you know that rounder leaves have greater daily light interception and carbon gain? Here's how and why plants change the shape of their leaves.

Moving invasive purple sea urchins off the California coast helps to restore balance to the ecosystem.

You're not imagining it when the world falls into a hush during a snowfall.

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.

Scientists complete the first-ever genome sequence of the deepest-living animal on Earth.

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.

A new report from KPMG sees 500 billion annual miles from people who might have otherwise stayed home.

The key question isn't why Tesla stock dipped below $200, but why GM and Ford are at $30 and $14.

It was a combination of hubris, professional rivalry and a desperate bid for success in the American market.

Tesla is a tempting target, and NextEV has deep pockets.

Air conditioners have made architects lazy, and we've forgotten how to design houses that might work without it.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide how the Fish and Wildlife Service can protect species thanks to a legal conflict over a tiny frog.

How can men and women get on the same page about gifts?

Tips from people who are really great at giving the best gifts that the rest of us need to read.

If you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash.

Cash for Clunkers tore through our nation like a drag racer, long before anybody could figure out if it made sense. But its image is already locked in the popul

Developing countries are emitting increasingly more carbon in order to improve their citizens' well-being.

A poll found that almost half of the people who see food waste as a problem don’t view it as a problem they’re contributing to.

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.

Seventy percent of sockets contain inefficient light bulbs. Here's how to switch them out with energy-saving models while minding your lumens and your watts.

The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.

Paul Dillinger at Levi Strauss wants you to rethink the way you take care of your clothes — and he’s got a really good point.

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.

Some farmers have found the wonderful (and profitable) insulating properties of milkweed.

Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health.

Rescuers help stranded puffin and petrel chicks led astray by city lights.

Get some blackout curtains. More and more studies show artificial light can harm your health.

In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.'

On the occasion of the new mobile launch, we talked to the FarmVille animators about how the country critters come to (virtual) life.

It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism.

A car that doubles as a plane has received NHTSA clearance to operate on land and in the air.

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

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.

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.

It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.

'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten.