Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.

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Two recent studies show that visiting an urban park for as little as 20 minutes will reduce stress and boost emotional well-being.

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)

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As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s

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Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds.

Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job.

Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it.

Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world.

Harman Johar is an entomologist and businessman who believes this acquired taste is sensible, stylish and sustainable.

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."

As a wall goes up dividing the U.S. and Mexico, a range of environmental concerns are surfacing. Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer documents the impact.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i

Judith Jones, the editor of 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' who had a knack for knowing what would sell big, has died at age 93.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

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

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.

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

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

Sometimes when the weather is hot, cooking isn't appealing. Luckily, these leftovers taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven.

Betelgeuse is dimming so fast, astronomers say it may be primed to explode.

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

Cynthia Gentry believes playgrounds for all ages are the way to a more creative community.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti

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.

Clean energy sources are producing record amounts of power in markets across the world.

Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have announced a new private coalition to help fund development of nascent sustainable technologies.

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.

Corns and calluses are hardened layers of skin that occur on your hands and feet. They can be painful, and they're not pretty. Here's how to get rid of them.

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