The new "Improved Formula' baby shampoo will no longer contain quaternium-15 and other potential carcinogens.

While traveling through Antarctica, journalist Charlie Bird had an up-close encounter with some adorable seals that left him giggling.

Strawberry nutrition facts. You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside including fiber, manganese,

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

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards.

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

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

These home remedies can help you tackle that pesky poison ivy rash the natural way.

The Nissan Leaf battery car will be in customers' hands in a few months. Based on a quick drive through Central Park in Manhattan, it's more than ready for prim

5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say

Actress Scarlett Johansson once again says she would enjoy being an organic farmer when her Hollywood career is over.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.

Interested in canning jam but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the process? This video shows you how to make a small batch without special equipment.

All of the ingredients for this monochromatic side dish are in season in most regions right now, and they combine to make a quick and healthy side dish.

Here's how to keep up your momentum when you've just about had it with weeding.

A study has found that 40% of the receipts U.S. shoppers get everyday are contaminated with shockingly high amounts of the dangerous chemical bisphenol A, aka

The possibilities for tomatoes are endless. These recipes will get your creative juices flowing.

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.

New research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific.

Jonathan Globerson's Greenerator concept allows apartment dwellers to harvest their own wind and solar energy from the comfort of their own balconies. But would

From 'My Sharona' to 'Tubthumping,' here's how to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day.

The various feathered gifts from the popular Christmas song deserve a closer look (and listen).

Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human.

Smithsonian Channel special celebrates the surprising history behind the flag that inspired our national anthem more than 200 years ago.

Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula?

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.

'Love's Not Just For Christmas' has all the elements of a great holiday tune — except for Michael Bublé.

When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging.

Appealing to both storage-conscious oenophiles and fans of modular green building alike, Sunset's 2012 Idea House, a next-generation Breezehouse from Blu Homes,

Snow and near sub-zero temps didn't prevent a horde of prefab admirers — including this blogger — from welcoming Breezehouse to the East Coast.

In the bucolic exburbs of New York City, a mass-produced home designed by the legendary architect hits the market.

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.

Looking back at the first Thanksgiving offers a way forward for us, says Michael Berman.

Even though Earth is already in an ice age, a surplus of ice is the least of our worries.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

Each of us is a cloud of microscopic particles, chemicals and microorganisms swirling around us that's always there. It's called an exposome, and it's unique.

Researchers suspect it could be in reaction to melting sea ice as well as human noise pollution.

Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

From a man wearing a minotaur mask to a collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were the 2018 Sony World Photography winners.

Paterson vetoes anti-fracking bill, but at the same time extends a more narrowly written moratorium on fracking.

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.

The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back.

Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact.

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?

Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick.

We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live.