These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

As mustang horses are rounded up and taken off public lands, what will happen to this American symbol of freedom?

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

Sometimes it's not that hard to predict the future and that's just what happened with Hurricane Irene.

In mere days this June, a glacial lake in the Himalayas lost the equivalent of 42 Olympic-size swimming pools of water and then slowly refilled. And for the fir

Austria's Pasterze Glacier is quickly disappearing, but thanks to this giant, super-zoomable photo, at least you can see it up close before it's gone.

The prominent rift that opened up last in year in Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier has widened and filled with snow, according to NASA.

A tourist was able to photograph the epic collapse of Patagonian ice bridge Perito Moreno into an icy lake below.

A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly.

The world's glaciers lost 260 gigatons of water each year between 2003 and 2009, making them responsible for almost a third of sea-level rise.

Examining layers of offshore sediment can provide insight into the link between glaciers and climate change.

The last bulwark to fall in Greenland's battle against rising temperatures is the northeast corner of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Titled 'Bigger Than Life,' a new short video explores Alaskan ice caves with a GoPro-toting drone.

These glacial gifts offer a glimpse into our prehistoric and cultural past.

Humanity is not only moving too slowly in curbing CO2 emissions — we're moving the wrong direction.

River crests in Memphis, fracking linked to water pollution, scientists speak with dolphins, and climate changes causes chaos for penguins.

MNN's lifestyle blogger finds the sheer heft of local, organic produce weighs heavily on her car-lite lifestyle. How do you get your local food home?

Fresh, seasonal produce shouldn't cost a fortune.

Dad will as usual be manning the grill, Father's Day or not, but you can make it special for him by sourcing the highest quality, healthiest meat.

Find a great Father's Day gift in this sustainably-produced pinot noir.

Father's Day meals. Shrimp in a buttery marinade is a quick and simple Father’s Day treat.

If you don't want to be that son or daughter giving Dad the same old unimaginative (and potentially wasteful) gifts, think green. There are lots of exciting eco

Here are some healthy meal ideas to please a variety of dads.

A new study finds footwear desensitizes feet and may even affect balance. It's time to embrace the callus.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

Finnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.

Toyota introduces the Prius family to America with a fun new media campaign.

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.

A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer.

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i

Once painfully uncompetitive, the U.S.-made automobile is clawing its way back with good-looking designs, attention to detail, and even respectable fuel economy

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.

Now partnered with Yahoo! Autos, TrueCar helps consumers find the best deal around. But some dealers and automakers don't like how the company does business, an

2012 may prove to be the year of the electric car. Some of the world’s biggest automakers will be bringing new electric vehicles to market in 2012. They are n

It's political. The mantra is that electric cars shouldn't be government-subsidized, but some of the same critics of these programs have no problem with billion

BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?

As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.

Toyota partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for its fun Prius c marketing campaign.

New data from R.L. Polk reveals that only 35% of hybrid owners bought another hybrid last year.

It depends on where you live, says a new report, because some states force you to charge up from a dirty coal grid. But that's just a snapshot, and the long-ter

The Porsche 918 Spyder and Ferrari F70 offer split personalities: voracious performance on tap, but eco-driving if you tread lightly. Is it a new era of Dr. Gre