An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.

With the elephant poaching epidemic running rampant, experts fear for the future of these majestic mammals.

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.

A new baby has been keeping the author of "Good and Cheap" busy, but Leanne Brown is looking ahead to how she can inspire people to eat well next.

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exposition dubbed 'Mind-Building'

The author wrote most of 'The Lorax' while visiting an ecosystem inhabited by orange, mustachioed patas monkeys.

Want outdoor adventure and a theme park, too? Give this Florida hot spot a spin.

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret

In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd

Beautiful beaches and clear, blue waters are a part of the Big Island's geography, but so are volcanic mountains, lava fields, caves, and impossibly high waterf

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the most rural, nature-dominated regions in the Midwest. It is virtually surrounded by Great Lakes, with Lake Superior to i

Can devoting 20 minutes a day to a green project make big eco-friendly waves? One oceans activist shows how a little time can make a big difference.

Tern Island is so besieged by garbage it may become the first U.S. hazardous-waste site whose main problem is plastic.

Up to 95 percent of the plastic waste carried out to sea by rivers seems to travel through just 10 waterways, according to a new study.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

A new study suggests going vegan is the best thing you can do for the planet.

Apples are as good for you as you've always been told — and maybe better. Consider all these health benefits.

In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice

Astronomers have found what may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way.

Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe.

Examining the eyes is an easy way for doctors to have a look at blood vessels' health.

SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform.

Noticing the galaxy was a lucky catch by the Hubble telescope.

On Dec. 21, the top half of the planet faces away from the sun, leaving the North Pole in complete darkness.

The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail.

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.

About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own.

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.

The FDA is taking steps to determine if artificial trans fats should be removed from all foods and possibly save 7,000 lives a year.

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.