These heart-shaped islands are top-notch destinations for romantic vacations, honeymoons, weddings and marriage proposals.

A rare opportunity to see the planet Venus cross in front of the face of the sun is coming up next week. On June 5 to 6, Venus will "transit" the sun for the l

Kermit pops into ‘Saturday Night Live’ to discuss the school lunch standards.

America does not grow enough fruits and vegetables to satisfy USDA recommendations for all citizens. This infograhic makes the argument easy to understand.

Foods that are healthy also tend to be sustainable. Should the USDA guidelines reflect that?

New dietary guidelines put a limit on added sugar, and changed their tune on dietary cholesterol. Good news for egg lovers.

On the heels of the government's dietary guidelines, Environmental Working Group releases its own version, free from food industry interference.

The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week.

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.

Polar bears have shifted to a diet of more land-based food in response to climate change and melting sea ice.

Tsepdro is a sacred art form in Tibet. It's traditionally made during Losar, the Tibetan New Year.

If you think your yard has too much shade to grow vegetables, there may be hope.

A world in need of faster computers, smarter phones and more energy-efficient light bulbs threatens to strain the small supply of rare metals used by the global

Growers show off their autumnal bounty at the annual London Harvest Festival Show.

Insects are lower impact and could replace meat in the American diet, but what do the veggies think?

Brussels sprouts are a superfood packed with vitamins, cancer-fighting nutrients, and many health benefits.

Dulse, a succulent red marine alga, is highly nutritious, fast-growing — and supposedly tastes like bacon when fried. The Internet weighs in...

Annual award, given by PETA, presented in recognition of both actors' commitment to animal-free diets.

NASA scientists hatch proposal to redefine what it means to be a planet in our solar system.

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.

The extinct cave bear Ursus spelaeus appears to have descended from a vegetarian line of bears.

Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

Climate change may be stripping nutrients from the most basic of foods, and that's making its way up the chain to us.

If you are looking for ways to make your holiday meal a lot more interesting, look no further. These vegetarian and vegan recipes are not only gourmet but most

These nutritional powerhouse vegetables can flourish in your yard or in containers.

Get healthier by focusing on vegetable-based dishes Monday through Friday and eating meat only on the weekends.

Beautiful solar system map by Eleanor Lutz shows the orbits of more than 18,000 celestial objects.

Knowing how to measure metabolic equivalents is an easy way to sneak in exercise and make sure all your movements count.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu fields energy efficiency questions from the public.

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here's what you can do to fight back.

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.

Not only do we need to keep Earth safe from alien microbes, but we need to keep space safe from Earth microbes.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

Idea of including environmental impact of food production won't fly this year.

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

California considers labeling acetaminophen a carcinogen.

It's a handsome, pared-down design, but where are the wheels?

As its name implies, Scavenger Studio by Eerkes Architects was constructed from materials plucked from soon-to-be-demolished homes.

Combating climate change now on the menu for Norway’s armed forces.

His office confirms that he will leave his job this March to spend more time with his family.

PETA President Ingrid Newkirk talks with Ken Edelstein about the infamous Obama fly swat, their reaction and why PR matters.

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.

Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch?

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space.

A bite from the Lone Star tick could induce a meat allergy in humans.