The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.

Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.

Even a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade.

The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun.

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.

In countries where large families are the norm, the urge to conform pushes people to have more children than they can economically support.

As Africa's population continues to rise, a new statistical analysis estimates the population to be 800 million more people than previously calculated.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

Instead of food waste heading to the landfill, now it will be repurposed, donated, or turned into compost, animal feed, or clean energy.

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.

From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.

In "Ajijaak on Turtle Island," a young crane's migration journey brings Native American stories to life.

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,

With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes.

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides.

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.

Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing.

The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end.

Environmental group 10:10 Climate Action sees untapped potential in waste heat extracted from waterways buried beneath the British capital.

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.

Looking for a side dish for your Easter dinner that's out of the norm? These delicious cakes would do the trick - just don't tell your guests they're eating bir

These 10 recipes put the sweet, nutritious vegetable at center stage in beautiful and sophisticated ways.

Not only are lentils a powerhouse of nutrition, but they have nearly limitless possibility for delicious dishes from burgers to salads.

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

From arugula to kale, these tasty sprouts can fill your plate with nutrition.

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.

Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness.

The yoga clothing giant is recalling the pants because they're too sheer.

Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families.

Looking for a CEO job and know Sanskrit? Do you have Bill Clinton on speed dial?

Actress Kim Cattrall claims this new yoga hybrid practice saved her life.

In a new study, participants who paid attention to their physical and mental feelings showed small but meaningful reductions in anxiety, depression and pain.

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

Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness.

A simple arrangement of meaningful things can help us find inspiration in our daily lives.

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

The U.N. ambassador is considered a top candidate for secretary of State, but her stock in the firm behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline has raised eyebrows.

Reporters for the online, nonprofit news site spent seven months reporting on tar-sands oil spill in Michigan.

U.S. pipelines have already sprung two major leaks in 2015, including the Yellowstone River's second oil spill in four years.

NOAA scientists capture video of a wreckfish swallowing a shark whole.

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 --

Two proposed energy projects (each with a $7 billion price tag) present two very different directions for America's future. Which would you choose?

Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland?

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.

Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest.

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

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.