A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.

Massachusetts has a plan.

The difference between .99 pricing and round number pricing depends on what type of thinker you are — and how busy you are.

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

If a bad burn isn't motivation enough to use care when you're out in the sun, perhaps some government intervention will help.

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.

Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t

Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here's what you can do to fight back.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

Vijay Brihmadesam, one of the minds behind Tava Indian Kitchen, has mastered the tasty and convenient fast-food market.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

The Pollination Project offers small grants to social-change startups — with big results.

The marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species.

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not

Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say.

Mice zapped with cosmic rays can incur brain damage, suggesting that astronauts' brains could suffer over time on deep-space missions to Mars and beyond.

Elon Musk says nuclear detonations on the red planet offer the quickest path to making it habitable. But what other options are there?

The Arctic island has a fair amount in common with the Red Planet, at least on its surface.

Extraterrestrial business questions about asteroids and spaceflight finally answered.

A fresh batch of satellite images showcasing the red planet's diverse topography is providing scientists with valuable data for future travel to Mars.

The space agency is planning to land its newest set of wheels on the Martian surface by early 2021.

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

Plus: Eco-themed shows on the horizon.

Plus: The daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin stars in Hallmark movie.

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.

From the Governor’s Ball to gift suites, Academy Awards events keep charity in mind.

Chuck Leavell took a break from his music to discuss global parks and how we can make them better.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.

From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.

President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today.

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.

A political action committee aims to connect the STEM community with the resources to run a successful campaign for political office.