Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider.

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

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.

Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job.

Did your favorite school make the list as one of the 10 greenest colleges in the U.S.?

My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad

Blue Apron is a unique ingredient delivery service for people who want to cook delicious, healthy meals at home but lack the time to shop and plan.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food.

A human home inevitably contains about 100 kinds of arthropods, research shows, but most are harmless and some can be helpful.

Scientists are studying the sleep habits of mountain lions to help protect the cats from habitat loss.

Even subtle changes of scenery can have dramatic effects on our mental and physical health, a growing field of research suggests.

Photographer documents the sublime landscape of a bubbling Andean geyser field.

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.

Take your old writing instruments to Office Depot this week and earn Sanford coupons.

Lace up your sneakers and grab the kids for one of these family-friendly running races for Earth Day.

Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom.

As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

Learn the tracks of animal species that live right next door, starting with these common neighbors.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

If you run out of your weekend farmers market buys by the middle of the week, an organic produce delivery program can help tide you over.

Dad will as usual be manning the grill, Father's Day or not, but you can make it special for him by sourcing the highest quality, healthiest meat.

Take our Green Driving Quiz to find out how much you know about fuel economy and sustainable driving.

Commercially made cat trees can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can save money and make your kitty happy with DIY feline furniture.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Why buy your laundry pods when it's so easy to make your own version?

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Vegetables aren't the only thing green in the kitchen.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Make your drive to work a little more green.

Experts doubt the theory behind the 'happiness pie chart,' saying what you really can impact is how happy you are.

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.

Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for 10 dollars a pop.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

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

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.

Beautiful beaches and clear, blue waters are a part of the Big Island's geography, but so are volcanic mountains, lava fields, caves, and impossibly high waterf

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

Love Twinkies but hate the high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and scary preservatives? Bake your own Twinks!