Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st

Community woodworking shops become popular, insect wings microscopically shred bacteria, and the size of ExxonMobil's Arkansas oil spill grows.

The physicist says that colonization of outer space is the only way we’ll survive.

How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment?

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

As Africa's population continues to rise, a new statistical analysis estimates the population to be 800 million more people than previously calculated.

Reuters investigates the growing trend of builders keeping hush about the severing of mineral rights attached to newly built homes.

Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is silent and still as fog creeps towards Mount Dutton.

Though they're perceived as destructive, volcanoes may actually play an important part in promoting biodiversity, a new study suggests.

At more than 500,000 square miles, the marine park is twice the size of Texas and three times the size of Germany.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

Covering some 500 million acres of ocean, the expanded marine sanctuary would be four times larger than California.

Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape."

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.

With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal.

It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time.

An expedition to depths of the Gulf of California has uncovered a thriving ecosystem of unimaginable beauty.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

Tesla Motors announces a new lease option for its electric supercar -- only $1,658 per month.

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,

Tesla Motors is suing the popular BBC series, 'Top Gear,' over a December 2008 episode that raises questions about the range of the Roadster.

The company's stock is in high gear, its sales exceed expectations and two new models are coming. Tesla is disruptive for sure, but not trouble-free.

Elon Musk went open-source at his other company, SpaceX, years ago. The aim here is to increase the appeal of electric cars in the marketplace.

Growers show off their autumnal bounty at the annual London Harvest Festival Show.

Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night.

Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight.

With a recorded land speed near 80 mph, this cow pie-powered passenger bus can positively fly.

Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public?

The Fortingall Yew has been male for centuries, so maybe it's finally time to branch out.

HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest.

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.

Which shortlisted bridge proposal for Tintagel Castle would King Arthur himself choose?

A malformed version of the well-accessorized spud is raising awareness of food waste in the U.K.

Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing.

Migrating insects are usually overshadowed by birds. But a new study reveals how impressive — and important — their travels can be.

In flood-prone Gloucestershire, England, dam-building semiaquatic Eurasian beavers make good neighbors.

An uptick in seahorse spottings in London is a sign that the iconic English waterway is getting cleaner by the year.

Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather.

There are so many bad ideas about how to achieve great skin. Here are 5 ways to get on the right track.

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.

There are numerous simple fixes and natural health solutions that require items you likely already have in your home.

An expert weighs in on whether collagen-rich foods can improve skin health.

That tub of Vaseline that you probably remember seeing in your grandmother's house warrants a spot in your medicine cabinet, too.

Lost to a violent volcanic eruption in 1886, the remains of the Pink and White Terraces may have been located again.

The new time-lapse film features a tornado birth, lightning bursts and a rare 'fluid sunset,' all in 4K resolution.

The perfect combination of sunset and rain make for a purple sky in this photograph by Joshua Moore.