The island country is currently experiencing a harrowing seasonal infestation of the Malagasy migratory locust.

Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria.

Video: How climate change is impacting freshwater and saltwater marshes.

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.

Narrator Daryl Hannah, filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and others discuss the Keystone XL pipeline battle in 'Pipe Dreams.'

Actress Scarlett Johansson once again says she would enjoy being an organic farmer when her Hollywood career is over.

The plant's operator found substances in a reactor which could be a result of nuclear fission, a possible setback in safely shutting down the plant.

Make its debut at the Ideal Home Show in London, the Quiet Treehouse includes an array of features that drown out modern life's most irritating noises.

All of the ingredients for this monochromatic side dish are in season in most regions right now, and they combine to make a quick and healthy side dish.

Whole Foods Market unveils a rating system for household cleaning products sold in its stores. But is additional transparency really necessary in a store that a

You're locked in a room and everything inside could be a clue to help you get out. Can you escape in 60 minutes?

He may not have won an Oscar, but the director of "Gasland" isn’t backing off the natural gas industry.

A new NASA video uses photos from New Horizons to give you a sense of what it would be like to soar over Pluto.

A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.'

Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers.

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.

Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo.

In honor of the Chilean miners being rescued, we've put together a selection of miraculous rescue efforts.

Cascara tea is a brewed beverage made from the dried husks of the coffee berry isn't technically a tea, but it's not coffee, either.

Some of the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are on the psyches of the people who work there.

If you find yourself glued to the TV when the Academy Awards roll around each year, this quiz might be your chance to shine.

Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm.

'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir

Who needs nature when you can have virtual reality windows that simulate any setting with the flick of an iPhone app?

A recent study by the World Watch Institute reports explosive sales growth in compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is great news for the climate with a p

MNN's lifestyle blogger sent her hair in to get tested for mercury levels — and waited with bated breath to get the results. How would your hair score?

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.

From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist?

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

Florida officials say they've bagged one of the biggest Burmese pythons ever found in the state: an 18.2-foot-long female weighing some 150 pounds.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

From the Governor’s Ball to gift suites, Academy Awards events keep charity in mind.

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.

Clean coal lobbyist forges 12 letters to trick House members into voting 'No' on ACES.

It was a combination of hubris, professional rivalry and a desperate bid for success in the American market.

Science Guy Bill Nye wants battery-powered stock car racers. But fans go for the noise.

With the Living Building Challenge now under its belt, the facility is being heralded as one of the greenest buildings in the world.

From the emphasis on nature to the secret location aspect, there's a lot to like about this off-grid lodging concept from Belgium.

Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show.

Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips.

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