Try this pretty pineapple-orange and vodka cocktail.

If you find yourself glued to the TV when the Academy Awards roll around each year, this quiz might be your chance to shine.

Not all penguins make their home in icy Antarctica. See if you know where in the world to find these penguin species.

A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased.

Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app?

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

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

Experts aren't sure why so many Canadian lynx are turning up in Thunder Bay.

Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control.

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.

If you suffer from specific conditions, you might want to look at changing the position you fall asleep in.

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

The chlorine originates in sea salt and may have a role in climate change.

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.

Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable.

Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection.

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.

I do support fair trade products, but sometimes I wish I didn't.

A slew of coupon and gift certificate sites offer discounts to sustainable restaurants, but sometimes you have to do your homework.

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.

There's never been a better time to start bicycling to work. Here's how to get rolling!

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

The rotavirus vaccine may also have the unexpected advantage of reducing rates of Type 1 diabetes.

Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report.

The 'Vessel' is massive collection of stairs located in New York City's newest development — Hudson Yards.

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.

Automakers like Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi and Mercedes are going full speed ahead, aiming for autonomous cars on the road by 2025.

What is Uber anyway? Is it a taxi service or as it claims, a technology platform, or something else altogether?

Sales of plug-ins are a fraction of cars sold, but governments and industry are doing their part to make that number grow.

OK, the sound is more like "eeeeeee," but it's still exciting international action, and it's coming to the U.S. in March.

Exciting new hybrids from Mitsubishi, Kia and Volvo are the talk of the Windy City.

Effects include people traveling more, in bigger cars (EV sales are flat), and a dip in public transit.

Video: Pizza Fusion shows us how any job can become a green job with the right attitude and practices.

Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building.

Here are 10 historic shopping centers that are still thriving today.

Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle.

Here's what to give and what to avoid for the holidays or any time of year.

NGO leader Kelly Rigg weighs in on the climate movement in the U.S. vs. China and what is needed to make a shift.

Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter.

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.

There's only one major sneaker retailer who still makes their shoes in America.

'The City Dark,' the latest from Brooklyn-based filmmaker Ian Cheney, explores the effect of light pollution on the natural environment and on human health. It

Photographer's exploration of the beauty of man-made illumination around the world reflects humankind's dominance over the planet.

In this gorgeous short film, satellite dish arrays from around North America join the sky in a celestial waltz.

Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations.

In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket.