Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

They may seem like a modern oddity, but arachnid decorations on Christmas trees are actually inspired by an old Ukrainian legend.

The autonomous aircraft Mars Helicopter heralds the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the red planet.

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.

At the Cancun climate talks, one art installation dominated the headlines at a turning point in history.

Artists Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang find materials for their eco-art pieces by picking up plastic debris from the beach.

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

Boasting breathtaking design and extensive collections, here are some of the most remarkable bookstores from around the globe.

Turns out all those dire predictions about paper books and bookstores were wrong — and personally, I'm thrilled.

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.

Robot duels, gluttonous snakes and really long fingernails were just some of the oddities.

Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal.

No illness related to the recall have been reported, and shoppers should be wary of jars with a "Best Buy" date of June 16, 2015.

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.

At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City.

Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home.

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.

Fuel-cell advocates are none too happy about Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s abrupt decision earlier this month to cancel $100 million in hydrogen

The New Clermont seeks to recreate Fulton's 1807 journey from New York City to Albany in a new-fangled steamboat and demonstrate hydrogen's potential. But their

On the evening of Nov. 21, upwards of 400 meteors per hour may light up the night sky.

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?

There's a name for that. (And go easy on yourself; you're probably not a fraud.)

The focus is put on the small amount of local food among the non-local.

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details.

Wick Moorman on our history

Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.

Our sustainability commitments help us cut costs so we can pass those savings on to our customers

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.

Professional volleyball player Colleen Smith will be traveling greener during her season with the help of biodiesel, a good tent, and a bike custom built by Tre

Two guys peddled the idea of making money with renewable energy and biochar but ultimately ended up just taking their investors for millions.

The island nation is using its natural and cultural resources to attract filmmakers from around the world.

We take a trip to a former Civil War-era insane asylum that has been called one of the most haunted places in America.