Mother's Day gifts. Mother Nature’s big day was in April. Now there are only a few days left until that special Sunday that we’ve (in the U.S., anyway) set

Mother's Day meals. Ideas for your mom's special meal whether she's a vegan, a vegetarian, or an omnivore.

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t

Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day. The older women in your family have lots to share if you take the time to listen.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.

While Mother's Day celebrates human mothers, there are a lot of other moms in the animal kingdom worth a shout-out.

Massive twitter campaign invites @barackobama to visit Appalachia and see mountaintop removal first hand.

Alabama county’s decision to store coal ash from the Tennessee spill fills coffers, but also spurs worries about consequences.

A regular marathon will sound like an easy warm-up compared to these crazy yet compelling endurance races.

Study finds you may be better off moving your workout indoors.

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."

A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.

Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races.

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs.

Everyone gets winded while climbing stairs, but sometimes it's a little more serious.

The Amazon rainforest fires have been burning for 3 weeks, and some are wondering why Brazil's crisis isn't getting more attention.

Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past.

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.

Four cinder blocks + one minute of time = wonderfully functional rocket stove.

Yes, you read that right.

While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects.

The Gogoro Smartscooter doesn't have a plug; Instead, you swap batteries at a GoStation and you are on your way.

Research found no major difference in asthma rates of inner-city kids and those in other communities.

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

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.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

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

Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable?

Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation.

This video is a good warning of the future of wildlife if populations continue to decline as Living Planet assessment reports.

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

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

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

The crest-tailed mulgara was once a common sight in New South Wales deserts before other predators edged it out of the habitat.

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.

Researchers extract nuclei from a preserved woolly mammoth carcass, implant them into the egg cells of mice, and watch as the bits became animated.

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.

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You don't have to be Irish to try this whiskey-filled classic hot drink.

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

Break out fresh limes and tequila for National Margarita Day — or any time you want one.

Mint is front and center in this classic cocktail synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. You can choose how you want to make it, though.

Prickly pear margaritas are a delicious introduction to this fierce fruit.

Lifestyle blogger Kate Richards opens up about the feathery inspiration behind her boozy masterpieces.

Stocktails are simply savory cocktails made with broth, and we talk to an expert about why they're such a hit.

The Maple Guild produces organic, non-GMO syrup from the largest sugar bush in the world.