How a pen-pal relationship between altered two lives, inspired a book and continues to help others around the world.

Cynthia Gentry believes playgrounds for all ages are the way to a more creative community.

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.

Cats have been conquering the world alongside humans for millennia.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

They don't shed tears and won't remember having mustaches!

Decorate both the interior and exterior of your home with live plants and accents from the garden, like evergreens and acorns, for a festive holiday atmosphere.

Winter is quickly approaching and the holidays are in full swing once again.

Live plants make a thoughtful and long-lasting gift, especially when chosen with care and customized with little touches that make them even more special.

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

U.S. reels from storms, cats' secret lives revealed, deadly disease eradicated, and reports of water on the moon intensify.

The Hudson's Bay Company is established, and Centralia residents fight eviction.

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Clutter causes stress on many levels. For families feeling the need to create more space — mental, physical, emotional — here are 6 suggestions.

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.

Sea slugs could tell us a lot about why we fall into a food coma.

You may think you're stuffed, but sugar has a way of making more space in your stomach, Norwegian researchers discover.

Aflac’s vice president and corporate secretary makes sure the company goes above and beyond to create and maintain a culture of purpose.

Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip.

Is it time to throw in the towel on the fight against these invasive foes? Here are some non-native species that humans just can't seem to beat.

The young female set a new speed record for her species.

You may not realize that nutritional yeast is a vitamin-packed protein. Here's how to add it to salads, pastas and more.

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.

Facility makes DNA parts for biologists to use in experiments.

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.

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Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.

Those baby blues mean something, but perhaps not what you think.

The Office of Naval Research hopes to harness locusts' powerful sense of smell to protect soldiers on the battlefield.

Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb and causes long-term mental and physical health problems.

They're baaack ... nearly 30 years later, solar panels are once again gracing the roof of America's most famous neoclassical mansion.

Renewable energy has made great strides in the U.S. recently. But if you take a look around the globe, you'll find equally encouraging signs.

Breakthroughs in artificial photosynthesis could help harness the sun's power for clean, efficient production of liquid hydrogen.

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.

Massive investment coupled with falling prices has created a perfect renewable storm in the Golden State.

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.

A freewheeling conversation with the 'World War Z' author on Bear Grylls, Rambo and the 'Casablanca' musical his 10-year-old son is writing.

Find out why everyone from the candy lobby to the TV networks are weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.

Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow.

From sleep problems to back pain, a bad job can take a toll on your body.

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.