Re-wilding nature is always controversial, as evidenced by the conflicting views in North Carolina over the reintroduction of the red wolf.

Death by acid was the fate of the sea monsters that perished in Earth's biggest mass extinction, some 251 million years ago.

Sudan and two females of his subspecies are under constant surveillance in Kenya, but it may not be enough to save the northern white rhino from extinction.

It's no Jurassic Park, but a flea stuck in amber for 20 million years may still shed light on the Black Death.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

The giant bug, Lord Howe Island stick insect, was rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now scientists have confirmed it's in fact them.

Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.

This is the first photograph ever taken of the bizarre and mysterious species, Thismia neptunis.

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.

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Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget.

In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.

Made in the U.K. from the essence of foraged ants, this gin is not a joke.

Try this pretty pineapple-orange and vodka cocktail.

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.

Open up the liquor cabinet, pull out your shaker, and celebrate your hard work with a cocktail.

Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

Diluting whisky makes it more flavorful, according to a study out of Linnaeus University in Sweden.

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.

It can be hard to determine how much seafood you can eat safely while meeting your nutritional needs. This online seafood calculator lends a helping hand.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

An impact basin spotted on Mercury with two smaller craters above it looks remarkably like the sweet treat-loving Cookie Monster muppet of "Sesame Street" fame.

In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.

The surface of Mercury is shrinking faster than previously thought, photos from a NASA spacecraft orbiting the tiny planet reveal.

The dream of a space-faring humanity is deep-rooted.

These iconic pink birds are immediately recognizable, but how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge of these beautiful birds!

They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created?

Former Carter advisor and energy guru S. David Freeman will become the 'environmental mayor' of L.A.

Google lays out a plan to make renewable energy cheaper than coal.

Oilman's plan still aims for energy independence, but now focuses on conversion of tractor-trailers to natural gas instead of giant Texas wind farm.

HyperSolar magnifying film can increase solar panel efficiency by up to 300%, making solar competitive with fossil fuels.

In the 10 years since Osama bin Laden became a household name, we have fought a war on terror, watched oil prices skyrocket and continued to get oil from the sa

Harish Hande launched his solar company to dispel the myth that renewable energy was too expensive for poor people. The West could learn something from him.

For almost 40 years, Art and Nan Kellam lived off-grid on a Maine island, eschewing modern technology, but not each other.

Rich natural gas deposits off the shore of Israel can meet the country's energy needs well into the next century, provided it can be extracted economically.

A well-known Chinese solar power company has filed for bankruptcy, but this may actually be a sign of health for the industry.

El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity.

MNN introduces you to the key characters in the Eco-bama drama including Steven Chu, Carol Browner and more.

Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm.

The Museum of London will showcase part of a 143-ton chunk of fat, diapers and baby wipes that was removed from the city's sewers.

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

Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging.

A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased.

While easy to focus on the gross-out factor, the tale of a stranded train filled with sewage sludge shines a light on the complicated afterlife of our waste.

From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, British institutions are putting the kibosh on single-use plastic.

A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily.