Heat wave hits U.S., floods strike China, pavement worsens pollution, and wildfire continue to rage across Arizona.

New rules for sunscreen, U.S. nuke chief under fire, sun may take siesta, and more.

Human gene has 'sixth sense,' mining linked to birth defects, 'Cars 2' vs. Big Oil, and more.

Nuclear smoke at Los Alamos, space junk threatens astronauts, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arctic oil worries natives, school lunches get real, sleeping bears still trouble, and more.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.

Cash can keep you out of debt, but credit and debit cards are so convenient. Here are 8 times to definitely use one over the other.

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?

Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties.

Those seeking a more sustainable holiday are choosing DIY food gifts. But have you taken all the precautionary measures when it comes to canning?

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.

The secret ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is in the antioxidants.

Carbon Motors' E7 is a purpose-built cop car headed for the market in 2013 (assuming a $300 million government loan comes through). And it's got a BMW turbo die

Keep an eye out for the famous biodiesel-powered, peanut-shaped vehicle.

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.

A thought-provoking infographic explains how we could be turning our food waste into fuel.

Fifteen-year-old Cassandra Lin is changing her community, her state, and her world, one pot of grease at a time.

Two Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students use "mushroom tech" to create high-performance, rigid insulation.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

50 technology companies will compete in the clean technology 'Oscars.'

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

Could this technology be the end of fair sportsmanship in fishing?

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning.

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.

Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe

Researchers have wedded the arts and sciences by transforming the human brain into a maestro that directs brain waves and signals.

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.

A lab-created substance composed partly of mussel foot proteins is even stickier than the adhesive used by real mussels.

Researchers have learned how to compensate for imperfections in a honeycomb lattice that could lead to new advances in architecture.

Fleets of these 'artificial bees' could one day pollinate our crops just like real bees do.

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.

Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.

Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.

The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff.