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?

You use pasta in sauce, in soups and in salads. But do you know the names of the different pasta types?

It's time for some healthy change. Here are some fundamental truths you need to know about diet, exercise and other wellness goals.

Answer 20 questions to get your resiliency score -- and find out how self and community-sufficient you are.

Renewable energy is a powerful force for the decentralization of Big Energy (and Big Government). It's odd that it isn't more popular in supposedly 'radical' an

Here's a good list of items not to put in your garbage disposal, and a bonus list of 3 to be cautious about.

There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas.

The newly identified species weaves silky air chambers to survive high tide.

New flexible glowing sheets are inexpensive, easy to recycle, and could someday replace lightbulbs and OLED technology.

Ann Louise Gittleman offers '1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution'

Do energy vampires haunt your living room? Find out if you are electricity-savvy with your entertainment devices.

MNN's lifestyle blogger finally upgrades to all-organic bedding after her old duvet cover started falling apart.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

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

Experts believe that between one-third and one-half of cancers are preventable. Here's what you can do.

Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.

Vote in the People’s Choice 2012 Green Plate Awards sponsored by The Nature Conservancy for your favorite sustainable restaurant in select regions.

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

Find out how you can send in a lock of hair to see how much mercury is in your body.

A new Sierra Club quiz lets you see how much coal is affecting your life and well-being.

Here's how to say goodbye to chemicals and hello to an eco-friendly lawn.

Are aphids and other pests wrecking your garden? Partner up with ladybugs to stop the carnage.

Don't laugh. There are a lot of good reasons to consider it.

A handy new tool can transform your pictures into colorful mosaics of emoji.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

Rule No. 1: You're never too old or too young to learn to code.

Theses six apps can help you add hours back to your day.

New books says, 'In the long run, we will neither need nor want professionals to work in the way that they did in the twentieth century and before.'

Survey takes a look at the underlying traits and habits of up-and-coming computer coders.

When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe.

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.

Context is key, and it's something computers and search engines like Google just don't have yet.

Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable.

Whether you filed your taxes early or are scrambling at the last minute, it's not a bad idea to start planning what to do with your tax refund.

How the Slow Money Alliance uses green investing to turn a profit and grow a community.

Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions.

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.

Video conferencing for lawyers: How to get started. Lawyers need to consult face-to-face — deposing witnesses and finalizing deals — but there's no reason

Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.

From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil.

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards at every level of the home. Here is a bottom-to-top summary of some o

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

Picked no-VOC paints for your health and home air quality? Then ask California to regulate VOCs in common products.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.