The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life.

Margaret Brown shares her insights about the Deepwater Horizon spill with MNN.

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.

In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.

Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

Capital One's new contract update raises the hackles of critics who question the company's right to contact customers by 'personal visit.'

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

New think tank aims to be one-stop resource for addressing hunger, obesity, food waste and a broken agricultural system.

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.

Need to get friends and family off your back? There's an app for that.

Matt Jones was arrested by TVA police after driving home elderly residents from a community meeting discussing the coal ash spill.

In Isla Vista, Calif., an easy-going but architectural outdated beachside college community where the median age is just 21, a new LEED certified student housin

Avis acquires zipcar, but what does it really mean?

BMW Vision Next 100

White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.)

Fran Drescher and Ed Begley, Jr. among celebs at Global Green Millennium Awards.

Meet Visualight, a WiFi-enabled LED bulb that visualizes data as colored light. In other words, when a recent crush messages you on Facebook, the lights in your

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.

Writer, media entrepreneur, environmentalist, and personal trainer Jeffrey Davis wants to make going green accessible for all.

What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?

Green mom blogger Diane MacEachern shares her thoughts on picket lines, the state of U.S. politics and how to create a better quality of life.

As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s

Interview with drug policy reform activist Tom Angell, founder of Marijuana Majority.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

Day 1 in Copenhagen: despite massive jet lag, we had a fun bike tour of the city that proved a revelation in bike-centered city planning. 37% of all commuters u

This 13-year-old fashion designer, cartoon animator, and activist is committed to making eco-savvy clothing that gives back.

McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven.

In memory of his late wife, a farmer has spent 35 years planting and nurturing a guitar-shaped forest in Argentina.

Farmers markets, a growing bike culture and plenty of parks make this horse-racing town worth a visit.

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.

The real farmers market insiders share their secrets for making the most of your trip.

Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips.

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.

The storm's huge expanse across nearly two-thirds of the country was clearly visible in NASA satellite imagery.

Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

Researchers have learned how to compensate for imperfections in a honeycomb lattice that could lead to new advances in architecture.

Walking around an urban park inspires the same happy glow as you feel on Christmas morning.

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.

The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe.

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.

The U.S. Women's Soccer team got a visit from service dogs in training before their match Thursday.