A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.

It's time to break out the contraband Kinder eggs and get decorating with these handmade and eco-friendly Easter/springtime decor picks.

The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles.

Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials.

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown.

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.

About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.'

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.

Turret spiders, the minuscule relatives of tarantulas, pack a powerful punch for any insect venturing close to the castle walls.

The number is probably much, much lower than you think.

The vast ice sheet covering Greenland could melt more quickly in the future than existing models predict.

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Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.

TckTckTck's mosaic:EARTH combines 'deep zoom' technology with social action to encourage people around the world to join in the growing sustainability movement.

There’s a new mosquito-borne virus in town, and it has some experts worried.

To stimulate the appetite, try a glass of homemade vin de citron or vin d'orange.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

A new book called 'Wild Land' proves there's still untouched wilderness, documenting that fact with glorious photos.

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city, is a hub for commerce and tourism in the country's southeastern coastal region. Though most would-be visitors are seduced

Plastic pollution similar to ocean 'garbage patches' has been found in the Great Lakes, especially microscopic beads used in many personal care products.

A single-celled, coral-killing creature with 'devil horns' has been found on microplastics in the open ocean.

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

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Drought could kill vast swaths of forests around the world if global warming isn't contained, new research suggests.

Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.

Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago.

We may aspire to eat like foodies, but in reality, we often reach for 'familiar' fare.

Ditch the plastic letters and kitschy tourist magnets for something more in touch with nature for your fridge.

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.

A fleeting ban on the ubiquitous landfill-clogger is overturned by a Manhattan judge.

Manufacturing and distribution of plastic shopping bags come with steep fines and serious jail time in the East African nation.

Researchers found the brains of people who spent months in the Antarctic got smaller. What they learned applies to all of us.

Several studies suggests some people may be sleeping their way to an early death

Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why.

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.