Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, interviews rapper Ludacris about recycling, water conservation, and his foundati

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.

The Rolling Stones keyboardist and MNN co-founder sheds light on the band's new single, which includes a reference to hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars.

Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet.

'White Mars,' as Antarctica is known, is ideal for studying the long-term effects of isolation.

The space agency is planning to land its newest set of wheels on the Martian surface by early 2021.

It would be the first heavier-than-air craft flown on another planet.

Dust storms like this might provide hints about what happened to the water on Mars.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

See the stunning images captured over 15 years by the European Space Agency's Mars Express in this beautiful greatest hits montage.

CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy.

PETA Person of the Year returns in musical series 'Smash'.

Australian actress Rachel Ward is featured in 'Pioneers of Television: Miniseries'.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.'

Animal poaching makes Silas Weir Mitchell ('Grimm') 'murderously enraged'.

'Mad Men' star turns contemporary detective in 'Top of the Lake'.

Goodies included many Earth-friendly items.

Book signing party supports animal rescue charity.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.

Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.

Plus: Heidi Klum’s Earth Day and Howard Stern’s animal instincts.

Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year.

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

The beaches of France have been invaded by yellow, sponge-like balls that may be illegally dumped paraffin.

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.

One Israeli winery wants to highlight Tu Bishvat, an environmentally focused holiday, so everyone can celebrate.

The Climate Counts 2010-2011 Company Scorecard is now available.

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.

This traditional beverage has many health benefits, including a possible blood sugar lowering effect.

Cinnamon might improve not only the taste of apple pie and oatmeal but also the health of people with diabetes.

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.

Sure, the tax is bringing in money, but will it really make any difference in people's health?

According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice.

Feeling down? Happy? Angry? No matter how you're feeling, you can now blame it on your friends' most recent Facebook posts.

A new toy line that lets babies post their images to the Web raises an interesting question.

The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger.

Thanks to the power of social media, Chester the pit bull spent his first Easter with his new family.