Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

The author wrote most of 'The Lorax' while visiting an ecosystem inhabited by orange, mustachioed patas monkeys.

From the grocery store to the great pacific garbage patch, this short will open your eyes and tug at your heart.

Earth's oceans now contain 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash, according to the most thorough survey of its kind.

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

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

The search for signs of life in a mysterious star system hypothesized to potentially harbor an "alien megastructure" is now underway.

Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans

Infant and adult morality rates both dropped in 2014 though overall life expectancy held steady.

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.

A major concern among those living near the Gulf of Mexico is land loss.

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.

QVC star and intimate apparel designer Kathleen Kirkwood wants to recycle your old 36Bs.

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

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.

North Carolina State University's new pizza box composting project raises the bar for college recycling programs.

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

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

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

Some male birds keep their mates interested using fancy displays of affection.

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, these photos of snow-covered nature from all around the world might do the trick.

The Sustainability in Prisons Project transforms prisoners’ lives while enriching the planet.

Habitat loss is devastating rare species worldwide, but as the success of wildlife corridors suggests, a little connectivity can go a long way.

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

Grown-ups and Ph.D.s aren't the only ones creating groundbreaking gadgets that protect wild critters.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

The secret ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is in the antioxidants.

The plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.

Researcher in Glasgow says he has created living cells made of metal instead of carbon — and they may be evolving.

Quantum theory offers an answer to one of the oldest and most fundamental questions in biochemistry.

The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.

Watch what happens when an eager young lion cub gets in too deep (literally) while dining on a freshly killed buffalo.

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.

Otherworldly caves naturally lit by the eerie gleam of glowworms are a sight to behold.

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.

Former vice president reveals in a new interview why he made the switch to a plant-based diet.

How does a photographer manage to focus on a subject, get a sharp image and avoid motion sickness all at the same time?

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.

Flowers, bees, moths, slugs ... when the sun sets, there's work to be done.

This rescue group is shining a light the countless animals who spend their lives in labs.

Miss Willie the dog spent 12 years on a chain before she finally got to see the world.

This shelter dog's neurological issues didn't stop him from getting adopted in no time.

Simba, a French bulldog, arrives safely after a quick-thinking landing.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.

Vanlife is a popular way to travel can that seem pricy for shorter trips — but not if you borrow or rent a minivan.