It wasn't just Nebraska NIMBYism that sidelined the Keystone XL pipeline. It was an effort to protect one of America's last unspoiled wetland ecosystems.

Offshore wind farms may become seal hunting grounds, new research shows.

Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human.

Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology.

Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.

Scientists discover that massive volcanic landslides have caused megatsunamis to strike the coasts of Hawaii throughout history, causing widespread destruction

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.

A new NASA video uses photos from New Horizons to give you a sense of what it would be like to soar over Pluto.

There are no rules for Friendsgiving, but it still helps to plan ahead.

Triassic fossils found on lands that were previously part of Bears Ears National Monument could fall under 'multiple-use' management.

After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a 'gaping chasm' between science and public perception.

Scientists estimate more than 7,000 dangerous methane 'bumps' have formed in Siberia's Yamal and Gydan peninsulas over the last couple of years.

It's unlikely that coffee or tea is growing in your garden, so after you finish that cup, put the grounds to work with these clever ideas.

The idea behind Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam's lovely, loopy play structures was born when children started playing on the designer's crochet sculpture in an art ga

We've found several camping areas on lakes, rivers and the ocean that offer beautiful views and plenty of recreational opportunities.

CANLOVE, a collective of graffiti artists, is on a mission to collect and upcycle as many spray cans as possible into art.

Finally! The EPA declares that 79 mountaintop coal mining permits may violate the Clean Water Act.

Parts of the Appalachian Mountains are so buffered against climatic shifts they may provide a 'stronghold' against global warming, researchers report.

U.S. Postal Service expands electronics recycling program. Customers can trade in old cellphones for cash at 3,100 USPS retail locations.

Chesapeake Energy's Aubrey McClendon responds to a NYT report that suggests the natural gas industry is part of a Ponzi scheme.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.

These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind.

After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria.

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia

Another study confirms rising levels of mercury emissions worldwide, much of it from gold mining.

But for now only the penguins can enjoy them. (Turns out, mining is illegal in Antarctica.)

Complimentary or not, Thomas Paino welcomes the attention being lavished on his super-efficient Long Island City rowhouse.

Shuttle Endeavour touched down safely at the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning, completing its final mission to space.

Cries of "I see it!" rang out through the crowd as a speck on the horizon got bigger and bigger, resolving into the odd shape of two attached aircraft approachi

The Enterprise and Endeavour both have temporary displays, but their museums need help to make plans for permanent homes a reality.

Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but they originate near the ground and aren't made from supercell thunderstorms.

Chesapeake Energy, which has one of the largest natural gas recovery operations in the country, halts all fracking in the state after a spill on the eve of the

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.

Scientists propose dropping poison to kill mice on the Farallon Islands, but there's concern that wildlife and water quality will suffer.

Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move.

Your social network predicts your health and wellness more than your fitness tracker, study finds.

While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects.

Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico.

Illegal dung dumping is on the rise as the already-strong Dutch dairy sector continues to grow.

Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake.

While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore.

Here are a few highlights from legislation that's poised to boost wilderness protection across the country.

Researchers in the U.K. hope that prettying up fields with strips of wildflowers will attract pest-munching bugs.

'Where the River Runs' is a pop-up meadow with a deep environmental message.

From their vanilla-scented secretions to their amazing ability to alter an ecosystem, here's what you need to know about beavers.

The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more

De Bos Rosé is handpicked, fair trade accredited and made from 47 different varietals of grapes.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.