A new book, "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World," suggests that status matters throughout life, not just in high school.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

On the 10th anniversary of this list of books to read when the weather is warm, I revisit some of my all-time, inspirational favorites.

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

Even if you don't live near the sea, there's plenty you can do to help the cause.

Ocean currents have carried about 300 billion pieces of plastic trash to the Arctic Ocean, a new study finds, and more is on the way.

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

Food predictions for the year ahead are flooding in — and some are worth a second look.

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

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

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.

Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

Aug. 1 will be a day of live online canning demonstrations. We have a sneak preview of a recipe from Food in Jars' Marisa McLellan.

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

There are many foods you can grow from leftover scraps. Is a banana kiwi one of them?

Enjoy this year's abundance of avocados and try one of these tasty recipes that go beyond guacamole.

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.

The hybrid earned a 47 mpg rating in the city and on the highway.

The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show.

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While out on a trip to photograph Arizona's latest winter storm, I came across this camouflaged Cadillac ELR.

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.

The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.

Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.

Colleges and high schools have gathered in Detroit to show off their super-efficient home-built hot rods. Meanwhile, Shell is building its own fuel miser.

With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show.

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean.

This time of year, it seems like pumpkin-flavored options are available for pretty much everything. But is all this pumpkin healthy?

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans

A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch.

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.

Apple juice will now have the same standards as water when it comes to the amount of arsenic allowed, but how much praise does the FDA deserve?

The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials.

New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet.