To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.

An in-depth study into the resources and tech needed to turn Mars into Earth finds we're not quite there yet.

The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days.

Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.'

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.

Family, friends, and Facebook join in the efforts to remember Kristina Chesterman by making her biggest dreams come true.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

This will create the world's largest virtual graveyard.

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give

Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along.

Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building.

Bjarke attack! The Danish maverick is the subject of a climate-themed retrospective at the National Building Museum.

The newly identified species may already be at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, researchers report.

Need a gift in a hurry? Here are some fun and festive ideas sure to please anyone on your holiday gift list.

Real peppermint oil or ginger oil make Divine’s Fair Trade dinner thins a welcome addition to dessert and coffee.

Here today, gone tomorrow deals to buy online for the home cook on your holiday shopping list.

Food gifts are a lovely way to celebrate the season and share your love with others. Here are some fun ideas.

Shop for great deals on small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, cookbooks and more from the comfort of your home with these Cyber Monday offers.

These kitchen tools aren't expensive, and they're sure to get a lot of use by any home chef.

Try a triple pale ale, some mint julep fudge, or an amaretto cheesecake made by nuns and monks.

Vanessa has a beef with meat, again.

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment.

Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder.

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.

Actor Ian Somerhalder sings the praises of an innovative new light bulb.

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.

The park is far enough away from light-polluted cities that its views of the night sky offer a glimpse of what could be seen before such cities were erected.

A round up of online stores that have coupon codes, free shipping, and special Cyber Monday deals for cookware, appliances, cookbooks, natural cleaning products

The store is offering a valuable way to get rid of your old — but fully functional and scratch-free, of course — iPad models in exchange for store credit.

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.

Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create.

Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness.

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.

Earth's species are now vanishing at rates unprecedented in human history. That matters for more reasons than many people realize.

Saving a buck while doing your part to save the Earth is a great way to mark Earth Day. Like most holidays, Earth Day presents ample opportunities to score a de

From eco-snacks to community-wide green events, here are 10 great ways to celebrate and protect the planet.

Retailers can't seem to let a holiday pass without building a sale around it. Fortunately, these companies' Earth Day promotions focus on eco-friendly products.

First comprehensive study on climate mortality released today at COP16 projects rapidly increasing death toll especially among children due to the impacts of cl

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!

A study from the European Geosciences Union suggests that undersea barriers could limit sea level rise related to melting glaciers.

When it comes to Father's Day ideas, there's no shortage of fun to be enjoyed on this holiday for dads.

How do you say thank you to the "World's Best Dad?" Here are five simple, easy and fun ideas.

Here are some healthy meal ideas to please a variety of dads.

Sure, there are deadbeats, but for the most part, modern dads are ripping apart old pop-culture tropes.

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an