Luxury automaker Fisker has officially missed a $10 million payment to the Department of Energy. Is a bankruptcy filing next?

6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.

One of the cleanest places in your home may actually be one of the dirtiest, according to a study that suggests one in five showerheads spews out bacteria.

Each year, as many as 20 million people get sick from drinking contaminated water in the U.S.

New report lauds companies like Tiffany and Sears that have banned dirty gold, but 4 out of 5 jewelry manufacturers still use it. The 'No Dirty Gold' campaign h

North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina may have something to gain when it comes to offshore drilling, but the events of 2010 remind us that they also have

Reusing old household items can give your home a fun, rustic dimension.

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... if it's in New Orleans, it's just a Black Hawk helicopter airdropping old Christmas trees.

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.

Dumpster diving may seem like a victimless crime, but it can land you in real trouble.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland says he just wants to make cool things.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

A large portion of the clothing you donate ends up in the landfill. Here's why — and what you can do about it.

A study from UC Berkeley reveals that information stimulates our dopamine-producing reward system — just like food and money.

We may be able to hack our brains to solve problems while we sleep.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

The brain's impulsivity switch could be key to fighting obesity as well addiction and disease.

New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean.

A new study suggests a serious expression could go a long way toward getting some serious work done.

A new study suggests confusion can be a powerful learning tool, but only under the right circumstances.

Researchers found the brains of people who spent months in the Antarctic got smaller. What they learned applies to all of us.

Researchers have developed dancer-recognition software that's astoundingly accurate.

The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details.

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.

A recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss.

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.

By playing and joking with young patients, Carrick makes going to the hospital a little less scary.

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a self-healing fabric derived from the amazing biological properties of squid ring teeth.

Norway says it will end all fox and mink farms by 2025, and it's the first Nordic country to take the step,

When we come down with the flu, we might think the worst is over after a week of a sore throat and body aches. But such viral infections may have lasting, unsee

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

ABC News's Dr. Richard Besser says it's easier than ever to get vaccinated.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

The National Institutes of Health is looking for brave volunteers to have a live flu virus squirted up their noses.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

Before you give in and resign yourself to a week of suffering, here's what you can do to fight a cold virus as it starts.

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.

As Make It Right passes the halfway mark with 76 affordable green homes built in New Orleans, the foundation throws a fundraising fête to help ensure that the

A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S.

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.

Who knew we have teenagers to thank for warm ears, frozen treats and easy adding?

Collaboration is the key as Walmart works with some of the world's largest corporations to address global sustainability challenges.