There are millions of animals on the planet, yet the milk Americans drink almost exclusively comes from cows.

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.

A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food.

More than 100 plant species are capable of going dormant to avoid danger, according to a new study.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t

You wouldn't leave the shower on for 42 minutes, right? When you think about food waste that way, it's more tangible.

There are only 300 blue-throated macaws left in the wild.

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

Think ahead to ensure that you're getting local foods for as much of the year as you can.

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.

Fiat offers loaner bikes to drivers in need, the Atlantic ocean gets its own garbage patch, and researchers find a massive oil plume lurking beneath the Gulf of

Love Twinkies but hate the high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and scary preservatives? Bake your own Twinks!

Researchers find that fructose may be more harmful than other sugars when it comes to its effect on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.

The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription.

The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets.

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.

Research finds a bad diet to be the biggest risk for early death worldwide.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this gorgeous color composite picture of the moon from more than 100,000 photographs.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.

Dozens of sunken ships off U.S. coasts, such as the Jacob Luckenbach and USS Arizona, are leaking oil or could in the future.

TerraCycle's 'Make Garbage Great' says yes, with 100-plus recycling tips and DIY projects.

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

Children are more likely to have autism if their mothers had the flu or a prolonged fever during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.

To help eliminate the perilous process of collecting potable water in Ethiopian villages, Italian architects design a water vapor-collecting tower.

Wheelchair-bound author Shane Burcaw started writing funny stories about living with a neuromuscular disease and inspired a movement.

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

Don't spend money on bottled electrolyte water when you can make your own. This homemade electrolyte drink is healthier than sugar-filled store-bought versions.

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.

Juice and soda aren’t the only drink options available for children. Here are some healthy drink alternatives for kids (and adults).

Ambient noise can help mask sounds at night, but pink noise and brown noise may help you more than the white noise you've always heard about.

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.

Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.

Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows.

The EPA needs better pollution monitoring equipment, President Obama trashed hundreds of bikes, and someone designed a super box.

As the technology decreases in price, some hospitals are trying it as a distractive force to cut the use of opioids.

The new Starkey Halo 2 hearables put the internet in your head.

A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing.

This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera.

Coffee-growing regions are set to lose key pollinators like bees by midcentury due to climate change.