Unlocking the mysteries of science in the unlikeliest of places: Prison.

Researchers study ants and their complex, productive societies to help address some of human society's most pressing challenges.

Video: Learn about the bobtail squid and its interesting relationship with beneficial bacteria.

Team at Seattle university is creating largest 3-D reconstruction that anyone has ever attempted, rebuilding the world one pixel at a time.

Find out when it's best to shell out your cash in exchange for tickets.

Video: Researchers are developing a robot language so 'bots' can cooperate with each other.

Video: Maps can provide real-time traffic information and 'fastest route' suggestions using geo-immersion — new technology that blends the real and the virtua

Video: Teams from the Disaster Research Center (DRC) go to devastated locations to learn more about how lives may be saved in the future.

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most memorable Science Nation moments in two years of fascinating weekly videos.

Locked-in syndrome, often the result of injury or illness (such as Lou Gehrig's), causes complete paralysis. With advanced technology, these people get closer t

Minnesota educator develops multimedia tools to share and preserve Ojibwe language and culture.

A team of researchers restored "lost memories" in the brains of mice.

Obama is an agent of change. Or at least he's supposed to be. Peter Dykstra grades six areas of the Obama presidency.

Comedian beats up BP CEO look-alike on 'Colbert Report'.

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.

Here are 10 beautiful churches that have been converted into something else.

The effect was greatest as kids got older, with tweens increasingly less likely to share.

Fancy a new townhouse on Cupidity Drive?

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.

The Bats and Churches Partnership aims to ease the sometimes fraught relationship between bats and the houses of worship they roost in.

Mennonites and Amish workers have been on the ground in Texas since August and continue to assist in rebuilding efforts.

Do you believe that "everything happens for a reason"? You might be making this error, too.

Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years.

Grimbergen Abbey will use centuries-old books as inspiration to start brewing beer again after more than 200 years.

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of

Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster.

Once you have the virus, cold sores can appear with little warning. Here's what you can do to treat and prevent these unsightly blemishes.

From wound salve and cough syrup to dandruff cure, honey comes to the rescue to solve a variety of body issues.

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.

Control flare-ups and reduce the itchiness of eczema with these natural treatments you probably have at home already.

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.

There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis.

Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease.

Want to ditch that annoying itch from mosquito bites? These natural remedies can provide itch relief so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors.

Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.

If you have stinky feet, here are some tried-and-true natural remedies to keep foul foot odor at bay.

From ear gunk to constipation, you might be able to tackle these issues naturally with your pet. But first, talk to your veterinarian.

The supplement melatonin, which has been shown to help ease jet lag, is generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use hasn't been studied enough.

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.

Nissan is taking reservations for its Leaf battery car starting April 20, two days before Earth Day. Will the 115,000 "hand wavers" sign up, pay $99, and get in

The Nissan Leaf will be produced in Tennessee, in America's largest auto plant under one roof. Take a tour with me on the electric tram.

Craig Henderson drove his Avion from Canada to Mexico on one tank of gas.

California may be getting all the coverage, but Tennessee is offering clever rebates and other perks, too.

Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf.

With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don'

As the first plug-in electric vehicles come to the mass market, companies that design and sell car chargers are battling for market share.

Stung by high gas prices, 68% of drivers say they'll consider an electric car within three years.

Chris Paine's 'Revenge of the Electric Car' gets a wide theatrical release this fall. It's a close-up and dramatic look at the high-stakes EV rollout.