With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one.

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.

You may not be able to see auroras in person, but soon you can watch them in the palm of your hand.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.

When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help.

The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes.

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.

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

How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, in which the cumulative effects of bad ventilation, V

Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

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.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

The animated short "Bao" is about a Chinese mother overprotecting a dumpling, and it speaks to anyone who has ever been a mom or had a mom.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

The software giant is expected to unveil its first tablet computer.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

Some boomers are going to be supporting three generations, but their kids are going to have it worse.

We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful.

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.

The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition.

Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion.

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

The EPA and State Department have now clashed over the proposed pipeline twice in two years, muddling recent indications that its approval might be imminent.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

The EPA has unveiled a plan to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Here's a look at what the rules could mean.

If you follow a few simple steps, we promise you won't smell after your bike ride to the office.

Do you really want to green your home? You can't do it alone. Here's how to get the sort of family buy-in you need to make it work.

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

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.