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

Microsoft and Ford announce that the Microsoft Hohm service will be available to manage the recharge process of Ford's future electric vehicles.

The software giant is expected to unveil its first tablet computer.

With malaria and polio eradication at the top of Gates' to-do list, the Microsoft founder finds fault with Google's focus on tech projects.

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.

Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

Picked no-VOC paints for your health and home air quality? Then ask California to regulate VOCs in common products.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

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.

Why does the North Dakota outpost of Williston have the highest rents for a one-bedroom apartment in the entire country according to a new survey?

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

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.

New survey finds that as the U.S. economy worsened, vasectomy rates increased.

Farmers are producing less cocoa than the world demands. That doesn’t mean we’re running out of chocolate.

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

Some boomers are going to be supporting three generations, but their kids are going to have it worse.

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.

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.

Want to be financially independent and retire early? Try this extreme saving plan called the FIRE movement.

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

Looking out for the safety of kids and pets, the EPA decides to ban some toxic rodent poisons. Here are a few pest remediation alternatives that rely on repelli

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.

The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures.

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.

Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

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

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.

The EPA and State Department have now clashed over the proposed pipeline twice in two years, muddling recent indications that its approval might be imminent.

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.

The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples.

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?

The imagery and placement of Leslie Fry's sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment.

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

What’s the best way to be kind to Mother Nature when answering the call of nature? Here’s an example of why green choices aren’t always black and white.

Concern about the safety of many wall coverings has led to a revival in milk-based paints.

Kids in England have been raising money to fund solar for schools in Africa, but now they are bringing it closer to home too.

Jay Harman developed technologies from the Lily Impeller that he says may fundamentally change how humans do almost everything.

Pierre Calleja sees big things in microalgae – microscopic, single-cell plants with the potential to clean the air.

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

How do these global cities stack up in being green?

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.

Grad student Christopher Johnson hopes to save lives with a little help from some microscopic partners.

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.