New York may lift fracking moratorium, fires may forever change Southwest ecosystem, and more.

Yellowstone oil spill festers, autism linked to RXs, shuttle crew arrives for last launch, and more.

EPA readies new air rules, dust storm hits Phoenix, giant wombat found, and more.

Oil spill raises pipeline doubts, Atlantis crew teases surprise, grizzly kills hiker, and more.

Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off, EPA issues new air rules, polar bears are Irish, and more.

Space junk haunts shuttle, heat wave hits U.S., critics boo 'Zookeeper,' and more.

Drought grips U.S., GOP wages battle of the bulb, fish uses tools, and more.

New space race starts, GOP loses bulb battle, dirty socks fight malaria, and more.

CO2 capture on hold, lost 'rainbow toad' found, rare cats endure war, and more.

Study reveals humans' top eco-flaw, whaling summit ends in walkout, why beta males are happier, and more.

U.S. bakes in heat wave, beef scare sweeps Japan, BP spills oil in Alaska, and more.

Last shuttle heads home, pine trees in peril, EPA sued over L.A. smog, and more.

NASA eyes asteroid, U.S. science smarts criticized, ethanol tied to price spikes, and more.

Space shuttle era ends, heat wave bakes U.S., Kenya burns ivory, and more.

U.S. heat wave peaks, crooks steal crops, Iran aims for space, and more.

Record 'dead zones' plague U.S., new heat wave likely, toxic thaw in Arctic, and more.

Fires to reshape Yellowstone, GOP pushes pipeline, hints of 'God particle' seen, and more.

U.S. eco-activist sentenced, cougar walks 1,500 miles, EPA delays ozone rule, and more.

The mob vs. wildlife, GOP vs. EPA, tequila vs. corn ethanol, and more.

Humanity to hit 7 billion in 2011, U.S. unveils new mpg rules, Shark Week begins, and more.

Key fish in crisis, rhino wars escalate, rescued penguin to be released, and more.

U.S. suffers record heat, lethal radiation in Japan, 'unicorn' plant at risk, and more.

Amazon damage rises, heat wave roasts U.S., new proof of 'multiverse,' and more.

U.S. wolves in crosshairs, Earth's moon may be 2 in 1, cyclone hits Haiti, and more.

Photos suggest water on Mars, Shell to drill in Arctic, storm outlook worsens, and more.

Economic rut spurs ecological rush, EPA vs. 'glymes,' icebergs vs. drought, and more.

EPA may delay ozone rule (again), Japan hid radiation info, DNA traced to meteorites, and more.

Big rigs get mpg boost, electric car goes solar, supermice rise in Europe, and more.

The Hudson's Bay Company is established, and Centralia residents fight eviction.

Whether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor.

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

The company celebrated its employees and independent agents who exemplify its mission to serve the community.

You continue to hear how bad sugar is, but how do you avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.

The young female set a new speed record for her species.

A recent survey conducted by the European Bioplastics Association found that the bioplastics market is growing by 20 percent a year — and that’s good news o

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A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.

These cool pygmy animal species show you don't have to be big to be great.

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.

There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer.

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.

Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.

From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.

Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst cities out of 100 ranked by the United States for allergy sufferers.