This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.

For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Explore.org has affixed several high-definition cameras to locations in Churchill, Manitoba, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World.'

Polar-bear dens, where mama bears raise young cubs during the harsh Alaska winters, could be identified using laser technology.

This real-time aurora video may not seem amazing at first, but that quickly changes at the 1:52 mark.

Could an influx of Syrian asylum seekers upset Svalbard's human to polar bear ratio?

The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.

These tiny, lightweight gadgets could mean huge savings for farmers.

Video: Historical films and field work reveal more about endangered Native American language.

Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.

Video: Searching below the surface of Antarctica for the mysterious neutrino.

Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you are in the real world.

Video: Observing a split in the butterfly family tree.

Anyone who's ever polished silver knows that keeping the tarnish at bay is never ending work. But, you may not know that polishing also rubs away some of the pr

Video: What was really on the menus of our ancestors?

Video: How climate change is impacting freshwater and saltwater marshes.

Fascinating research focuses on aerial feats of the dragonfly such as hunting and the impressive act of mating in mid-air.

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.

Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset.

Here are 10 beautiful churches that have been converted into something else.

Modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites, proving that they weren't wiped out by the Israelites after all.

Pope Francis' cows play a key role in a centuries-old restoration technique used on Vatican City's Belvedere Palace.

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of

Bees make it and we get to enjoy it. But honey is good for more than just sweetening recipes, here are 10 ways to use honey.

How to pollen-proof your life with these 20 tips for seasonal allergy sufferers.

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.

Believe the hype: Shea butter really is a wonderful all-around health and beauty balm.

Although it takes some time to get the plants going, homegrown "wild" ginseng has more value and character than cultivated roots.

From acetaminophen to anti-inflammatories, not all nonprescription pain drugs are created equal; here’s how to choose from the confusing array.

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.

Nissan North America offers details about how customers can place reservations for a 2011 Nissan Leaf, with prices starting at $25,280.

California may be getting all the coverage, but Tennessee is offering clever rebates and other perks, too.

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.

With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don'

The LA Auto Show, which kicks off next week, is shaping up as very environmentally friendly this year, with a range of EV introductions and first-drive opportun

After a rocky start in December, sales of the Nissan Leaf improved in the new year.

A new forecast from Pike Research says California and New York will be the most popular states for PEV sales.

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers

Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops.

This 753-acre piece of Southern history is located only 30 miles from downtown Nashville.

This book takes you on a journey to an organic Japanese farm through personal stories and recipes.

Freshly blossomed almond trees are illuminated by the fiery sunset in Czech Republic.

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.

The Peaceful Belly Farm in Hailey, Idaho, found a unique way to advertise a plant sale.

Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working?

Last week's total solar eclipse was a confusing phenomenon for a brood of chickens in the Faroe Islands.

Before reaching for commercial pesticides, try these solutions first to keep bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs safe.

Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo