From the morality of bonobos to the importance of baking, each of these books explores a unique aspect of our humanity.

Open to biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing, this 15,000-mile-trail isn't your run-of-the-mill recreational trail.

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are looking for the funniest candid photos of animals just being themselves.

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

Your heart may break as you watch anthropomorphic cooling towers and smokestacks tumble to the ground.

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious.

Buried deep in your cellphone, laptop, and flat-screen television are a bevy of obscure elements that make our modern lives possible.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

To chill or not to chill? For these items often found in the refrigerator, the answer ranges from 'not always' to a resounding 'never!'

A 2018 study found that microplastics are being introduced to the environment through fertilizers made through large-scale composting.

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

The massive, potentially rocky planets orbit in the "habitable zone" of a star 22 light-years away.

China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.)

The breakthrough works like a rechargeable battery that is charged by sunlight.

If you want your way of life to come to a bitter end, follow the example of ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and the Olmecs and use up all the available

It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin

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

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.

Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.

Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice.

PVC puts out a lot of nasty stuff when it burns, and it's probably still in the soot.

It's a breakthrough that scientists around the world have been pursuing for years.

Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.

Some of these massive beasts are familiar in form but enormous in size, while others are strange hybrids of modern-day animals.

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.

By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.

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

Bacteria live everywhere in your body, including your gut. These microbes have quite an impact on your health. Do you know what they do?

Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries.

Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by

If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo,

An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.

The latest agricultural apps are helping farmers boost productivity and profits.

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.

Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.

The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.

State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation.

In the face of warming temperatures and the increased demand placed on supply by human needs, some of the world's largest lakes, rivers and seas are dwindling a

In June 2012, a network of 16,000 computers trained itself to recognize a cat by looking at 10 million images from YouTube videos.

Looking for something to take you away from all that ever-filling inbox? Relief is just a couple clicks away with these hypnotic webcam feeds.

Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.