Once feared because of cholesterol, eggs are now prized for their nutritional value. And there's more to eggs than protein. Here's why eggs are so nutritious.

The quintessential image of a tropical paradise, the palm tree is much more significant than you might think. Here are 10 things you may not know about palms.

A one-stop clearinghouse for wind power facts is sorely needed to combat widespread myths about the impact of wind energy. (And that's just a starting point.)

Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts.

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.

The Sustainable Energy Coalition lists 7 facts about the growing green jobs sector.

Humans and house spiders go way back, yet we rarely give this relationship much thought. Here's what to know about your arachnid roommates.

Platypuses are odd critters filled with surprises, and a few mysteries.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

Meet some of the most spectacular, and secretive, squirrels on Earth.

The pill bug or roly-poly plays many key roles in its environment.

These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.

There's so much more strangeness to sloths, our favorite slow-moving creatures, than meets the eye!

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

Sea otters hold hands so they don't float away during naps, and baby dolphins don't sleep at all for the first months of life.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

Things you otter know about these charismatic mammals found around the world.

In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.

Babydoll Southdown sheep are tiny — and chock full of personality.

Jellyfish have outlived the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years, some might be capable of living forever, and they've even been to space.

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.

Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect.

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.

The endangered kakapo parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously.

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.

It's a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, but that's not the only reason to get on board with biomass.

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.

Humans have long admired the magic of spider silk, but thanks to science, we're finally unraveling some of its most valuable secrets.

Lucy's 3 million-year-old bones were found in 1974, but they're still yielding new clues about human evolution.

Crows and other corvids are incredibly intelligent, but like most geniuses, they tend to be misunderstood.

The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more interesting facts you may not know about magic mushrooms

Even after nurturing and enchanting humans for thousands of years, this iconic river is still full of surprises.

From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.

It is important to get all the facts when you are dealing with a possible bed bug infestation. Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect information available when it comes to this particular pest. To help separate fact and fiction, here are five of the most common bed bug myths debunked.

This article provides lots of information about iPod. It talks about the many iPod generations and its main features, as well as multimedia capability.

This article briefly explains how a perfume is made. Also it describes the classifications of perfumes and how the intensity and longevity of perfume is determined.