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Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle.

If you run out of your weekend farmers market buys by the middle of the week, an organic produce delivery program can help tide you over.

Ford's upcoming plug-in hybrid can deliver 550 miles of driving pleasure on a single tank of gas.

The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.

In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers.

Up to 95 percent of the plastic waste carried out to sea by rivers seems to travel through just 10 waterways, according to a new study.

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

You're going to snicker at the show's take on the controversial sweetener.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

2013 new york auto show was full of news about BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Ford.

Chef A uses tomatoes, olives, capers and more in a sauce to top off her basic chicken breasts.

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.

Consumption of sugary beverages is down at Jamie Oliver's restaurants, but is it only an increase in price that made the difference?

Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine.

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A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese.

It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil.

Billy Joel said "only the good die young." He was wrong. The poor and the middle class die younger, too.

We may aspire to eat like foodies, but in reality, we often reach for 'familiar' fare.

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

Program in Alberta helps humans peacefully coexist with often dangerous wildlife.

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.

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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.

North Carolina State University researchers have learned how to remotely control live cyborg cockroaches.

Russian tycoon Dmitry Itskov says the technology will be a reality by 2045.

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In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.

WIth room for 5,000 residents, the $26 billion Ocean Spiral scheme offers a subaqueous alternative to overcrowded and costly terrestrial living.

The Aldabra banded snail was believed to have been driven to extinction by climate change, but researchers have found a few stragglers.

Bizarre fish has evolved fins like no other and is capable of walking like a land animal.

Closest living relative of Arktocara yakataga can only be found in rivers in South Asia.

Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you.

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.

Canine blood banks provide a life-saving resource to man's best friend, but there has been controversy about some operations.

Show off your green thumb — or just your love for nature — with these plant-centric pieces of jewelry.

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Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.

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Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska.