Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in

Breaking from many in her party, Alaska's Lisa Murkowski says 'there is a role' for the federal loan program that financed the now-bankrupt solar firm.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Habitat loss is devastating rare species worldwide, but as the success of wildlife corridors suggests, a little connectivity can go a long way.

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties.

Two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students use "mushroom tech" to create high-performance, rigid insulation.

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

The International Dark-Sky Association has a few ideas to reduce light pollution from sports facilities.

Find out why everyone from the candy lobby to the TV networks are weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.

Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up.

A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years ago but have rebounded despite warmer, more acidic water.

Study is recruiting 10,000 canine citizen scientists for national dog aging project.

This pesticide used in farming is linked to health issues in children.

Animal shelters and rescues ask people to open their homes to pets as coronavirus forces the shelters to shut down.

On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable.

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has been used by dermatologists for decades to treat scars. But are at-home dermarollers safe?

Our blogger makes a chance finding on Facebook and realizes she's not alone in her need for a messy bun to get things done.

These stuffing-inspired stretchy pants expand when you stuff yourself on Thanksgiving, but you're better than this.

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Despite their continued popularity, fitness trackers may not deliver on the promises they make.

A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches.

A never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading, causing COVID-19. How worried should you be?

We answer all your questions about coronavirus face masks, from how to make one to who needs to wear one and what each kind of mask does.

From many miles above, the seemingly neat and orderly seaweed "fields" resemble blocks of text from books.

Rodney Smith Jr. launched a grassroots movement, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, to change the world with his lawn mower.

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.

Here are eight major commercial airports that are desperately in need of an upgrade.

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.

Figuring out the precise brightness of the moon will help with more accurate satellite views.

Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but here's why it might be healthier to skip a day or two.

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.

Fireworks displays are nothing compared to the cosmic explosions and implosions that occur every moment across our universe.

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.

'Hell's Kitchen All Stars' Chef Barbie Marshall shares her tips to making perfect mashed potatoes, including why starting in cold water is the only way to go.

Australian chef Adam Liaw creates an easy, 3-ingredient snack for an entire grammar school class for less than $10.

Marisa McClellan's latest recipe book, "The Food in Jars Kitchen," shows people how to use what's already in their pantry.

The pesticides are effective against a wide range of insects — including the good guys.

Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about.

Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm presently has little appeal.

A recent letter from the regulator could indicate that it wants to widen its remit to include diversity and inclusion. Should brokers be worried? Martin Friel reports.