This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

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

The threat of coronavirus has made hand sanitizer hard to find at stores. Here's how to make homemade hand sanitizer.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

These organic, gluten-free, and naturally dyed candy canes were a lifesaver for this mom.

Confused by the number of sugars and sweeteners on the market? Here's a comprehensive guide to the various natural sugars and artificial substitutes.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

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

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

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

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.

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

Jamie Oliver shows us how to cut an avocado properly and safely, so you can skip the trip to the ER for stitches.

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?

The Red Delicious is falling from grace, as the Gala apples takes the top spot for production of U.S. apples.

The creepy bodark tree produces unnervingly strange fruit.

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Crossovers are in, but they're dropping weight, pushing fuel economy and adding hybrid drives.

$2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs.

The strange squeaks, grunts and hiccups made by the black-and-white furballs are actually part of a panda language.

There is no such thing as a "male brain" or a "female brain," new research finds.

Only three other types of ants are known to jump with their legs.

SpaceX may try to make history with its next launch later this month, returning its rocket to a landing pad rather than an ocean-based platform.

Mutual attraction between pandas upped reproductive rates and increased cub-rearing time.

The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing.

The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail.

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?

Biologists were surprised to find carnivorous pitcher plants eating vertebrates, which may be a first for North America.

Chef A uses tomatoes, olives, capers and more in a sauce to top off her basic chicken breasts.

FDA issues a proposal to improve food safety for animals. Proposed rule would require producers of treats, blamed for pet deaths, to meet new requirements.

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.

But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year.

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?

There’s a lot of fuss about Starbuck’s latest coffee, but it doesn’t seem that different from the offerings the chain already has.

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.