The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development?

The 20-year-old wunderkind's impossible dream of cleaning up ocean plastic is becoming a reality.

Cynthia Gentry believes playgrounds for all ages are the way to a more creative community.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

The disruption ahead extends well beyond healthcare. Are you prepared?

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.

The experiences of the most successful acquirers yield some counterintuitive lessons.

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

Making a raised bed garden has never been easier thanks to these step by step instructions.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

Decorate both the interior and exterior of your home with live plants and accents from the garden, like evergreens and acorns, for a festive holiday atmosphere.

Live plants make a thoughtful and long-lasting gift, especially when chosen with care and customized with little touches that make them even more special.

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.

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

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

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

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

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

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

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.

​No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits.

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.

Buckner is dedicated to creating and maintaining a family atmosphere, both at work and in his service to the community.

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

Top myths about chocolate. Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here's the skinny on the world's most beloved confectionery.

Baker puts her passion for environmentalism to work.

A major new study examines the impact of certain foods on both the body and the planet.

Aflac’s vice president and corporate secretary makes sure the company goes above and beyond to create and maintain a culture of purpose.

Fresh eggs last from two hours to a year, depending on where you buy them and how you store them.

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

NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn

Cassandra Lin and her classmates provided enough biodiesel to heat 210 homes in Westerly, Rhode Island.

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

Asian carp are now in Lake Michigan — and that’s not good news for the Great Lakes, says Conservancy scientist Lindsay Chadderton.

Fast-growing grass carp found in Lakes Erie, Michigan and Ontario.

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