Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.

You may think of butterflies simply as colorful garden pollinators, but there's so much more to these beautiful insects!

Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change.

Insects don't necessarily die off in winter. Here's a look at some of the unusual survival strategies insects use to combat winter weather.

New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

The high-performance NSX from Acura will be a platform for hybrid technology and lightweighting.

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Thriftiness is a green practice.

Artist Ian Berry's creation is made from the most familiar of materials.

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

There's a secret world of microbes hidden on the plastic littering the oceans.

Earth's oceans now contain 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic trash, according to the most thorough survey of its kind.

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.

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

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

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

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

Warning: You may never look at dropped snacks the same way again.

Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer.

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.

In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world."

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

DARPA using biotechnology in an effort to boost the U.S.'s national defense.

A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius.

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.

It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost.

Researchers have found a kind of shipworm that eats its way through rocks.

insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.

･ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ･ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future

At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region.

A new label will certify foods grown in soil and animal products from pastured animals and would rule out hydroponic and aquaponic techniques.

In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia.

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.

Your open bottle of Prosecco from New Year's Eve may be past its prime to drink, but you can put it to culinary use.

After reading this recipe, you may never eat pancakes without Prosecco again, no matter what the calendar says.

Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature's insect repellents.

Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.

The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub.

From solar in Oakland to training black kids to code, Prince supported a lot of good. He just didn't talk about it.

The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say.

Two viral videos demonstrate how to peel an entire head of garlic into cloves faster than you ever thought was possible.

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