Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.

Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, lived for 50 years with ALS, a group of rare neurological diseases, but he never let it define him.

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.

Amphibians are reliable indicators of changes in ecosystems and are valuable in medical research.

The bizarre, unexplained sounds that harmed American diplomats working in Cuba may have come from the Indies short-tailed cricket.

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.

Off the coast of northwest Greenland, an enormous iceberg is beginning to go to pieces.

Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter.

Researchers may have finally figured out what kind of drugs Vikings were on as they headed into battle in a blood-thirsty state known as berserkergan.

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.

The Detroit automaker gets a touch of campaign fever with new marketing aimed to take down the competition.

Audi and Volvo will roll out luxury electric cars in the U.S. market early next year.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Learn how your resource consumption is affecting the Earth.

50 years after man first walked on the moon, the ripples of that accomplishment continue to inspire innovation.

Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more.

Rainworks latest rain-activated installation makes waiting for the bus a touch less tedious.

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

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

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

Green-minded travelers will find plenty to love in Santa Fe. It is highly walkable. Local, organic and fresh ingredients are the norm in many of the city's most

Many cats form bonds with their humans, just like babies do with their parents.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?

VW XL1

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.

Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe.

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

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 technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.

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

Republicans in Congress have delayed part of a 2007 law that would require U.S. light bulbs to be more energy-efficient, scoring a symbolic victory.

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?

Some male birds keep their mates interested using fancy displays of affection.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.

Aflac’s vice president and corporate secretary makes sure the company goes above and beyond to create and maintain a culture of purpose.

Pitchforks? Water skis? When all else fails, these extreme fishermen go medieval on the tenacious invasive species.

In 10 or 20 years, we're going to need a lot of buildings like this senior living community in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle — resilient and efficient.

Build enough Powerwall batteries and you can run the world on renewable resources.

Efficiency isn't sexy, but it gives you a lot more bang for the buck.

Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here.

Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain.

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.