Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?

Back in 1971, Jane Goodall observed a group of chimps break out in civil war. Now new social network analysis offers an explanation for this violent behavior.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

I caved and took the foodie quiz. Good news: I get to keep my job.

For many Facebook users, the urge to like a kitten video or snoop on a high-school flame is almost irresistible.

More than half of moms and one-third of dads surveyed admit to sharing — and oversharing — info about their kids on the Internet.

If you see this tagline on your teen's social media pages, here's what's going on.

Cash for Caulkers. The legislation commonly known as Cash for Caulkers is a proposal set forth by the Obama Administration with two simple goals.

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?

That chickenpox you had as a kid left a virus behind that can cause shingles, but there's a new vaccine to help prevent it.

C. difficile is a harmful bacterium that produces toxins that attack the lining of the intestine. The superbug has exploded in growth over the decades.

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.

What is clean coal? Clean coal technology encompasses a variety of technologies and techniques to reduce harmful emissions and improve the efficiency of coal-bu

The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition in search of revamped litter receptacles.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.

A concept unveiled at a UN roundtable outlines a fully autonomous floating city.

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin

Aerosol air fresheners contribute to, rather than reduce, indoor air quality problems. And they often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene.

It's not the smartest thing you've ever done, but here's why this winter mishap happens, and how you can get out of it in one piece.

Complete catalog for the corn gene will have far-reaching implications in the fight against hunger and disease.

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.

Science Guy Bill Nye wants battery-powered stock car racers. But fans go for the noise.

An interesting new prefab in Australia is described as being "Carbon Positive," but what does that mean?

The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further.

9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool.

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi

Global warming or climate change? Sean Combs or Puff Daddy? Do name changes really mean anything?

Want to know what young girls really think about the media, girls' fashions, and teen idols like Nicki Minaj? Watch this video to find out.

Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder.

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.

We're no IT geniuses, but we can help you figure out how to go green in your Internet ventures.

What is carbon capture and storage? Often touted as a viable solution to the growing problem of irreversible climate change, carbon capture - also known as CCS

From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains.

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.

Looking for the best gear for summer running? Here are some eco-friendly fashion tips so you can hit the trails in style.

Living in a city certainly has its charms, but light pollution definitely isn't one of them!

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.

In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.'

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.

The thing is, I’ve never done a bike commute before and don’t really bike that often in general. I’m a style-conscious guy so of course my first concern i

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.

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