Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

While the Mars Curiosity rover sports state-of-the-art equipment, much of that machinery is bound to its body by a simple network of knots.

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

The innovative plane continues its journey across the United States using only the sun for fuel.

Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light.

Greening the urban environment is important. Sticking a roof garden on a moving bus is an odd way to do it.

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.

When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help.

From 'Best' to 'Peace out,' your email good-bye may be an unnecessary evil.

Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D

Climate doubters are apoplectic over a few misinterpreted sentences in the draft report.

New tool rewards users for 'dropping' climate change facts into different online forums or comments on trending articles.

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.

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Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math.

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

New research suggests long, happy marriages may be in the genes.

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

The Big Apple's complaining culture gets its own mapping website that spotlights the top complaints reported within 42 different neighborhoods on a daily basis.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

The development of a smart grid would have substantial environmental and economic benefits.

Colorado and Washington state have legalized marijuana, and others are considering measures. Test your cannabis knowledge.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.

A trio of U.S. financial giants have teamed up to spell out why the American economy can't afford runaway climate change.

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.

Find out how this stand-up comedian, writer and entrepreneur found his dream job.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.

Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted.

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

President Obama thanked the staff of the Environmental Protection Agency during a Tuesday afternoon speech.

The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable.

Apex Logistics employees converted a storage space into every college man's dream hangout, complete with pinups and gym equipment.

In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.