At a tiny outpost in the middle of Antarctica, Russian scientists are poised to become the first humans to reach a massive liquid lake that has been cut off fro

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

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

Researchers in Costa Rica are studying the vocalizations of Alston's singing mice to learn more about human speech.

Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.'

Denver and Oakland vote to decriminalize magic mushrooms, showing support for psychedelic drug psilocybin. Other cities have similar laws on tap.

The Tesla Roadster always looked good on paper, but there's no substitute for actually driving one. Waiting for the electric future? It's here!

Tesla is losing money, but its IPO is likely to succeed because it's the sexiest automaker on the planet, and everybody wants some of the fairy dust.

Tesla is running on glamor after launching its public offering, but its putting on a new shine with a freshening for the Roadster. No, it doesn't go any faster.

Hertz starts EV car-sharing programs in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I take the vehicles for a spin — and witness a cameo from the Charmin bea

I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell.

It's still early as electric and plug-in hybrid cars roll out, but it's time to call likely winners and also-rans.

Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving.

New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable.

A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London.

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'

For the first time, organizers moved the first 3 stages of the Tour de France across the English Channel.

In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues.

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.

A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations.

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

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....

Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not.

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides.

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.

Could this be a Christmas miracle in London ... or the ultimate cold weather pipe dream?

The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August.

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

The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end.

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.

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.

The spices in your kitchen don't look the same way in the wild. They start as roots, bark, berries, flowers and seeds. This is what they look like.

Whip up one of these these easy homemade organic shampoo recipes to clean your locks with natural ingredients.

The vernal equinox marks a shift in seasons, and nothing says that better than flowers bursting into bloom.

Devil’s Den Spring in Florida is a premier diving spot hidden inside a sunken cavern.

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.

Parts of Niagara Falls appear frozen, creating a stunning wintry landscape.

Some studies show that marriage actually has a negative health effect.

Chicken in a creamy apricot and ginger sauce makes a satisfying, quick, weeknight meal.

Pedaling is a new web-based video series that combines cycling, food and spirits.

Whole wheat beats white bread sales for the first time.

The Cornucopia Institute releases a scorecard for store-bought organic eggs. Find out where your store's eggs fall.

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.

Five organic ketchups were put to the kid taste test. Did any of them get a big thumbs-up?

The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.

An ad of President Obama selling chicken at a Whole Foods is perceived as racist.

The “hip, cool and tech-oriented” chain will target millennials.