It might be time to give this oft-maligned home decor another chance.

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.

Not if you're an artist, therapist, love counselor or yoga instructor.

Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t

To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.

NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students.

Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here’s what they found.

This one tip can save up to 20 percent of the energy your refrigerator uses.

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."

From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.

A new study reveals how binge eating can reset the body's food clock, and may have implications for other health issues.

New video shows how sugar effects the brain like alcohol, nicotine and heroin.

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

One Australian is on a mission to have coffee, one-on-one, with each of his 1,088 Facebook friends. The question is, would you want to do that?

The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you.

A new toy line that lets babies post their images to the Web raises an interesting question.

Have you noticed a plethora of puppies on your Facebook page? This is why people are posting them.

New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize.

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

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter.

A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you.

SuperFood Drive is working to turn food pantries into nutrition pantries.

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

The secret to a longer, healthy life might have been living in our guts this whole time.

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

MARS spectral X-ray scanning technology will bring unprecedented detail and versatility to doctors seeking a window into the human body.

Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.

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

Two recent studies show that visiting an urban park for as little as 20 minutes will reduce stress and boost emotional well-being.

Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame.

Extreme weather journalists are not the calm we need during a hurricane or storm.

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.

A recycling company is turning the controversial party drink into real-life car fuel.

The EPA has moved one step closer to allowing a higher blend of alternative fuel in your cars, but the usual suspects aren't on board.

Tree-friendly book lovers rejoice by planting trees for each book read.

Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service.

Your car could capture and store carbon dioxide for later disposal, making it zero climate emission even without batteries.

Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips.

Apply to the 30-Day Electric Bike Challenge and you could be selected to receive an e-bike for a month in exchange for swearing off the use of your car.

Uber and Lyft are both offering discounted ridesharing services. Today in San Francisco; tomorrow the world.

FlightCar leverages all those idle vehicles in the long-term lots, and it's a lifeline for frequent flyers.

The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway.

There are many different types of staircases that can make your home a more efficient, safer and even a more attractive place.

This year's winning travel image from the Nat Geo contest features the beautiful tail of an endangered humpback whale calf.