The mini-farm isn't just for tasty food — the Veg-01 experiment will test how well lettuce and other large plants grow in orbit.

Actor graces the cover of Wine Spectator magazine along with his winemaking partner, Marc Perrin.

The Peaceful Belly Farm in Hailey, Idaho, found a unique way to advertise a plant sale.

King Of Pops founder, Steven Carse, recently purchased a 68-acre farm to grow ingredients for his all-natural ice pops.

From its roots in ancient China, the healthful beverage tea has become one of the world's most popular drinks.

These pioneers are sprouting produce indoors, no soil or sunlight required.

In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of coffee.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots.

There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country.

The FDA issues warnings about high levels of radiation in food from parts of Japan. There doesn’t seem to be too much of a danger of contaminated foods enteri

These maps, graphs and charts will answer your questions about radiation exposure and nuclear energy.

As Japan faces energy restrictions after a particularly trying month of March, normally AC-happy citizens are faced with a daunting prospect: Getting through th

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety ove

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.

The nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant after the Japanese tsunami a year ago has made Americans more leery of nuclear power, according to a Yale Uni

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.

Scientists are using crowdsourcing to test the water along the Pacific Coast of North America, a project that could predict future risks.

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money.

In countries where large families are the norm, the urge to conform pushes people to have more children than they can economically support.

Watch how carefully a large dam is deconstructed in this time-lapse video showing the removal of Oregon's Gold Ray dam.

The public park is one of the rare places in the city where ancient rocks, rich with history, mingle with modern life.

See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

In "Ajijaak on Turtle Island," a young crane's migration journey brings Native American stories to life.

Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time.

Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.'

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

If you're holding back from buying an electric or plug-in hybrid, read this story. Some of what you think you know may turn out to be wrong.

Although it may not exactly scream widespread appeal, a 99-inch-wide townhouse in London may have found itself a buyer.

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.

With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes.

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

Powered by food scraps and sewage, Bio-Bus carries commuters and tourists between Bristol Airport and Bath.

Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite.

With a recorded land speed near 80 mph, this cow pie-powered passenger bus can positively fly.

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....

John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.'

In flood-prone Gloucestershire, England, dam-building semiaquatic Eurasian beavers make good neighbors.

Environmental group 10:10 Climate Action sees untapped potential in waste heat extracted from waterways buried beneath the British capital.

Now that fresh, local tomato season is just about done, you're probably going to have to open a few cans.

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.

Oat milk is a tasty and inexpensive milk alternative.

In her book 'Liv B's Vegan on a Budget,' Olivia Biermann explains how you don't have to be vegan to eat affordable plant-based meals.

We all own the starry sky, but only a few people get to do what they want with it.