Video: Music can spark creativity in math and science.

These robotic labs, called ESPs, collect water samples in the open water and can determine if a beach is safe for swimming or water is clean enough to drink

Video: How climate change is impacting freshwater and saltwater marshes.

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

Team of scientists and engineers head to the heart of earthquake country to learn more about predicting when and where an earthquake will happen — before the

Non-native earthworms are damaging hardwood forests; one University of Minnesota group is working to clear up the misconception that they're always harmless.

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

Time can be rough on a dam: as it ages, repairs are more costly and it risks catastrophic breakage. But removing one can also be a major eco-hazard.

An entire ecosystem living without light or oxygen flourishes beneath the ocean floor.

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

Will Obama’s green cabinet give birth to the next spotted owl?

A freshwater lake the size of the state of West Virginia has practically disappeared. The lessons that the Aral Sea may hold for U.S. waterways.

Sometimes, the big guns in Congress aim to keep stuff 'away' from their states. Senator Harry Reid and the tale of Yucca Mountain is a prime example.

Being eco-minded on Earth Day is like being merry on Christmas. It's to be expected. But here are seven things you can actually do to wake you from your eco-slu

Garbage science isn't rocket science. Each of us throws away a ton of stuff every year. Literally. The problem, and why it's only getting worse.

A recent study featuring blog posts from fictitious Italian politicians found the use of swear words made candidates sound more relatable.

British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward is very mindful of the need to keep bacteria out of his workers' food. Keeping toxins out of their lungs -- not so much.

The head of the Catholic Church recently said 'Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.'

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

How have Easter's ancient paganist roots manifested in this modern Christian celebration?

Here are a few of the most popular Buddhist holidays explained.

A controversial move by a church in Georgia has people asking "Can you do that?"

Around 180 laypeople help the sisters keep up their round-the-clock prayer vigil.

Sacrifice isn't just about giving up chocolate, but that's a good start.

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.

When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.

The new policy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced builds trust and community, and the patients are seeing the results.

A new study on religious leanings and death anxiety reveals some surprising findings.

From Gothic masterpieces to unusual spiritual retreats, these churches offer beauty to every worshiper.

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.

Danny Ferraro was driving on Highway 105 in Texas when he spotted clouds arranged in an angelic way.

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

It's one of many bold claims made by the late physicist Stephen Hawking in his final book, "Brief Answers to the Big Questions," published posthumously.

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

A consensus is emerging in support of a price floor for gasoline, but getting it through Congress may be difficult. And will Obama expend capital on the idea?

With gas prices nearing 5-year lows, sales trends for small and large cars are reversing.

It's dangerous to buy gas guzzlers just because oil is cheap right now. Most pundits predict eventual major hikes in this, our most volatile commodity.

The poor Lorax is turned into a shill for SUVs, with kids failing to appreciate the subtleties. And it gets worse than that horrible TV ad.

This ancient tea from the Yunnan province in China has numerous health benefits and tastes wonderful.

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.

From fighting dandruff and drunkenness to treating coughs and cuts, honey is a powerhouse of potential health benefits.

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?

How to pollen-proof your life with these 20 tips for seasonal allergy sufferers.

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.

Skip the commercial mouthwash and eat your halitosis away instead.

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.

Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy.

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.

Believe the hype: Shea butter really is a wonderful all-around health and beauty balm.