Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue light-emitting diode.

Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer.

Even though native bees don't produce honey, they're incredibly important, says author Paige Embry. She explains how to help them in "Our Native Bees."

Famed naturalist and conservationist John Muir was so much more than the father of our national parks.

A video capturing the screech-filled feud has gone viral.

The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes.

Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing.

During a live webcast, Walmart reveals its new global sustainable agriculture goals.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

There are lots of causes for sleepless nights, but it helps to know if it's insomnia or not. Thankfully, there are natural ways to get back on track.

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.

'Regular' meals at fast food restaurants are really supersized meals loaded with calories. But can you stop eating after just half a Chipotle burrito?

Researchers use nanofibers to create lights that are more energy-efficient than the common incandescent light bulb, more eco-friendly than a CFL — and they gi

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels

Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution.

A tarantula's toxic brew could serve as an insecticide against agricultural pests that consume the venom orally.

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.'

Michigan-based startup Vestaron harnesses Australian spider venom to safely control unwanted agricultural pests without harming bees.

Is a kinder, gentler Exxon/Mobil — with Rex Tillerson at its helm — really changing its stripes?

A little over a year ago, in a very different world, three economic titans issued "The Carbon Principles," a list of investment guidelines for electric power pr

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

It all depends on the upcoming rainy season and residents maintaining water conservation restrictions.

Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert.

People across the globe are trying to write 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month, but only one man has asked the Internet to help him do it.

With WiFi and Bluetooth, Raspberry Pi 3 a lot more than the educational tool it was designed to be.

Anyone with an internet connection and a few hours to spare has access to education and it's often free. Here's a sampling of the knowledge that awaits you.

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.

New study shows that nearly half the investment managers from some of the world's largest funds don’t consider climate change an important factor when making

By creating mini-tornados using adjacent counter-spinning vertical turbines, WindHarvest International hope to revolutionize the productivity of wind power.

China is the world's largest polluter and the largest green innovator. It is a country full of environmental contradictions, but so is the United States.

Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz.

The Vermont-based premium ice cream company is making the commitment to get 100% of all possible ingredients from Fair Trade sources by the end of 2013.

The ice cream company names its newest flavor after Alec Baldwin's classic 'Saturday Night Live' character Pete Schweddy. Yes, they're really going there.

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.

This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures.

Pickled hops are showing up in brewery restaurants alongside of the brews.

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.

While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots.

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

Environmental advocates worry that proposed titanium mining could permanently impact the Okefenokee Swamp.

What does it mean to water a piano? What your boss was referring to as “watering your piano” is actually a phrase used to explain the presence of a piano hu

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.