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Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.



  • Climate & Weather

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California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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3 new Dark Sky Parks reveal wonders of the night sky

The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution to preserve the night sky.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.



  • Research & Innovations

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Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.



  • Arts & Culture

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Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.




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Your dog understands more than you think

Study finds that dogs can recognize the difference between words and voices.




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Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing

Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption.




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This blind, deaf puppy was just rescued from the snow by a kind delivery driver

A UPS driver thought he saw something in the snow. Turns out it was a tiny, white puppy that had been abandoned.




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World's oldest married couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary

John and Charlotte Henderson are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary this month at a nursing home in Texas.




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13 of the most heartwarming pet stories of the decade

From amazing puppy rescues to grumpy feral cats, the decade was filled with wonderful pet stories that will warm your heart.




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Listen to this pug and you'll understand why the makers of 'Halo' hired him for voice-overs

Gyoza the pug was hired by 343 Industries to make alien sounds for the company's new Halo video game, "Halo Infinite."




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Why poodles are so often misunderstood

Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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It took a pandemic for this old dog to finally find a home

An old dog named Toretto who waited years at the shelter finds the perfect family.




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You can still find moments of awe and wonder stuck at home

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.



  • Climate & Weather

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The legend of Skeleton Lake just got weirder

In 850 A.D., those gathered around a glacial lake perished from one of nature's most deadly phenomena. Or so we thought. New evidence deepens the mystery.



  • Climate & Weather

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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.



  • Climate & Weather

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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



  • Climate & Weather

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Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.



  • Climate & Weather

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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



  • Climate & Weather

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2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.



  • Climate & Weather

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Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.



  • Climate & Weather

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Earth just recorded its hottest January in history

January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.



  • Climate & Weather

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What is thundersnow?

Hearing thunder during a snowstorm is uncommon. Here's what to expect if you witness the rare weather event.



  • Climate & Weather

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Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution

Researchers studying the declines say more lives may end up being saved from air quality improvements than are lost to the virus itself.



  • Climate & Weather

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Vogue celebrates its 100th anniversary with 100-year-old model

An unexpected move by the magazine, which is usually young-model obsessed, is a welcome change.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Icons of senior street style exude joie de vivre

Life is short, which is why it's so important to make every moment — and impeccably styled outfit — count.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why one fashion design student created a line of clothes for refugees

Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Designers create cool hospital gowns to help sick teens feel better

Teens don’t want to be defined by what ails them, and these hospital gowns let their personalities shine.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to make a homemade bath bomb

Why waste money on store-bought when you can whip up these easy, luxurious DIY bath bombs at home?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to make homemade shaving cream

If you're concerned about the chemicals in shaving cream and how they affect your health, consider making homemade DIY shaving cream instead.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The bride wore rolls and rolls of toilet paper

Designers craft amazing wedding dresses out of rolls of toilet paper for annual contest.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 beauty treatments that could turn deadly

While most of these procedures are perfectly safe, you might think twice after seeing the ugly side of these beauty treatments.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Take a guess what Gumshoes are made of

Carefully "harvested" from the streets of Amsterdam, sticky gum litter is put to good use in these kicks.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hat made from real woolly mammoth hair goes on sale for $10,000

It's unpleasant to wear, but it's also one of a kind.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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13 homemade lip scrub recipes

Cracked lips? Try exfoliating with these yummy, homemade DIY lip scrub recipes free of chemicals or designer price tag.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint

Dell's 'Plant a Tree for Me' Program Offsets Your Carbon Footprint




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Dell Studio Hybrid: 70% More Efficient Than Typical Desktops

Dell Studio Hybrid: 70% More Efficient Than Typical Desktops




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Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy

Dell Headquarters Powered by 100% Green Energy




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Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden

Geothermal Heating “Rocks” in Sweden



  • Climate & Weather

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Feed your dog as his nature intended

Feed your dog as his nature intended




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Dell takes a huge step toward ultimate eco-friendly packaging

Compostable and locally sourced bamboo computer cushions push Dell’s corporate initiatives to new levels.




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Offset your carbon emissions with Dell's Plant a Tree Program

Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil




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GE Ecomagination Series: Pete Van Deventer CEO of SynapSense

Join host Robert Reiss as he interviews Pete Van Deventer of SynapSense and Maryrose Sylvester of GE Intelligent Platforms to discuss GE’s green partnership w



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Dell and JM Family: Innovation for Tomorrow

See how JM Family reduces data center power consumption by 17 percent and saves $150,000 annually by going green. When JM Family's growth increased its computin




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Face to face with E.U. President Vaclav Klaus

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.



  • Research & Innovations