what

What is meat? (And who gets to decide that?)

As more non-animal protein alternatives become available, the debate over what "meat" means is growing contentious.




what

What a grocery store without bees looks like

In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department.




what

Bizarre 'lake under the sea' kills whatever swims there

Dubbed the "Jacuzzi of Despair," this lake on the ocean floor is made of heavy water rich with toxins.



  • Wilderness & Resources

what

What do Millie's bowling ball, a Weber grill and tractor tires have in common?

Paddlers Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson started their Three Rivers Project to clean up Minnesota's three largest rivers.




what

He traveled from California to Hawaii on a paddleboard — and he didn't like what he saw

Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard.



  • Wilderness & Resources

what

What is Eastern equine encephalitis?

Eastern equine encephalitis is a dangerous and deadly mosquito-borne illness. Here's what you need to know about it and how to protect yourself.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

Space Shuttle Enterprise exhibit: What's it like?

The new exhibit for NASA's space shuttle Enterprise — opening in New York City Thursday, July 19 — starts off a bit like a spacewalk. Visitors to the Intrep




what

​What is Yuri's Night?

Here's how you can celebrate this April holiday honoring the first man in space.




what

What is a landspout?

Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but they originate near the ground and aren't made from supercell thunderstorms.



  • Climate & Weather

what

Guess what Disney's new solar farm looks like?

20-acre solar installation near Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has begun supplying clean energy this spring.



  • Arts & Culture

what

What's the environmental cost of a loaf of bread?

If you thought the plastic bag waste from a loaf was a big problem, wait till you find out what's even more damaging.




what

What's your plastic bag fee comfort zone?

In the 2 years since the U.K. imposed a 5-pence fee, about a third of shoppers still use plastic bags. What price would change your habits?




what

What do all those food seals mean?

Research shows that many people purchase food with a sustainable seal without understanding what the seal means.




what

What is cascara tea?

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.




what

Pickens: 'I know what the people want'

T. Boone Pickens, the founder of BP Capital Management, joins the Morning Joe gang to discuss the town hall meetings he's been holding across the country on the




what

Weekend reads: What are we eating?

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




what

What's killing the Gulf of Mexico's dolphins?

Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still suffering a historic dolphin die-off. Experts say oil is a likely culprit, but evidence remains elusive.




what

What's causing oil sheens near Deepwater Horizon spill site?

Recurrent sheens of oil in the Gulf of Mexico near the site of 2010's Deepwater Horizon oil spill have baffled researchers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

what

What's going on behind closed doors at the White House?

Despite claims that special interest groups don't have a place in the White House, some reports say that's not the case. Other reports simply don't exist.




what

What is hot yoga and is it right for you?

Two new studies find that hot yoga may help to reduce stress, anxiety and emotional eating.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What's the deal with runners 'going' in public?

As the 'Mad Pooper' terrorizes Colorado Springs, many are asking why runners are so obsessed with poop anyhow.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What is sleep yoga?

Yoga nidra, also called sleep yoga, is a restorative style of yoga that looks (and feels) more like taking a nap than exercise.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What happens inside your body when you exercise?

New research out of Australia unlocks clues about how your body responds to exercise at the cellular level.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What is a metabolic equivalent?

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



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What kind of yoga is right for me?

There are many styles of yoga to choose from, so if you’re new to yoga, it might be confusing to know the best place to start.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

What is Valley fever?

Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a potentially deadly fungal infection that has been called California's "silent epidemic."



  • Fitness & Well-Being

what

Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.




what

What's in that smoke from the Atlanta highway fire?

PVC puts out a lot of nasty stuff when it burns, and it's probably still in the soot.




what

What London's air could look like without cars

This is what London's air would look like without cars.




what

What caused 200,000 saigas to die?

Scientists identified the cause of the mystery die-off, as half of the species' population perished within a matter of weeks in 2015.




what

What we can learn about longevity from Lonesome George

Researchers study the genetic secrets of the world's last Pinta Island tortoise.




what

What to drink this weekend: Jamie Oliver’s Mulled Wine

Learn the trick to making mulled wine without burning off all the alcohol in this video for a drink that’s perfect for this weekend between the big holidays.




what

What to drink this weekend: Hot Tipsy Cow

What happens when you heat up a Rum Cow? It becomes a soul-warming, winter cocktail.




what

What to drink this weekend: La Marca Prosecco

Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget.




what

What is the grain-to-glass trend?

In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.




what

What to drink: The Optimist Cocktail

Designed to drink while binge watching “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” this cocktail is a breath of fresh air, just like the heroine of the show.




what

What to drink during 'Dry January'

If you're forgoing alcohol this January, keep your taste buds entertained with these non-alcoholic drinks.




what

What to pair with bourbon

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.




what

What is amaro?

Amaro, the key ingredient in the classic Negroni, is an Italian spirit that's seeing a resurgence on bar menus through the U.S.




what

What's your cleanliness IQ?

How smart are you when it comes to keeping clean and germ-free? Take our quiz and find out.




what

What do you know about human evolution?

Let's see how well you know your own species' family tree.




what

What does your handwriting reveal about you?

Want to delve inside someone's subconscious? Graphology might hold a key.



  • Arts & Culture

what

What are these countries best known for?

Due to history or legend, most countries are known for contributing something specific to the world. How many do you know?



  • Arts & Culture

what

What color is this cat's coat?

Our feline friends come in many colors and coat patterns, each with a name. How many do you know?




what

What do you know about flamingos?

These iconic pink birds are immediately recognizable, but how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge of these beautiful birds!




what

Some animals have Superman-like senses. What do those senses do?

Animals use their senses to detect other animals, communicate and do some wild things. Can you identify the super senses of these animals?




what

What do you know about sheep?

Sheep provide us with meat, clothing and even scientific illumination, but how much do you know about them? Find out with this quiz.




what

What's the most likely way to die?

We're surrounded by any number of dangers, but which ones should you really worry about? Take the quiz to find out what's more likely to summon the Grim Reaper.



  • Protection & Safety

what

What do you know about fall?

Test your knowledge of all things autumnal.



  • Climate & Weather

what

What do you know about your tears?

Whether you're crying tears of joy or crying over spilled milk, how much do you really know about the tears rolling down your face?



  • Fitness & Well-Being