Sewage in Mumbai's Thane Creek makes the city attractive to thousands of migrating flamingos, even though it's a turn-off for humans.

NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will

After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum.

The modified-Boeing 747, known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center here on April 10. The jumbo jetliner came in f

Dailey, director of the museum, in a statement released Monday. "At the Udvar-Hazy Center, Discovery will be seen by millions of people in the coming years, esp

Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew.

The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record.

Mother's Day songs. In the history of rock, pop and ballads, there are simply way too many songs about mothers that, frankly, Mom would not be happy about.

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.

Fans of Mother Nature Network's Facebook page can win a box full of green, limited-edition Ball® canning jars and much more.

Bison have been named our new national mammal. Test your knowledge of this species that's so critical to North America's ecology.

A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.)

New hi-tech Environ thermostat allows you to remotely monitor and control your home energy use.

Intel's Compute Stick turns your big TV into a working Windows computer.

Hundreds of hikers battle altitude sickness and frostbite as they wait in line to summit Mount Everest.

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

Even though the California Gold Rush took place more than a century ago, it left a toxic legacy of mercury pollution.

Shocking lab results have convinced me to buy my tea elsewhere.

The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.'

Nature has a great way of giving clues to the clueless. When spring arrives a little earlier, and fall stays a bit later, it’s not necessarily a good thing.

A threatened species is on the brink of disappearing as pot farms on public land dish out poisoned baits for wildlife.

The Santa Cruz River, nearly dry for almost a century, may soon flow once more through downtown Tucson.

Conservative saver? Risky investor? Results of a new study suggest that your position in the family line-up may drive your financial decisions.

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi

Listen to eerie audio of humpbacks, bowheads and other whales singing in their natural habitats.

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.

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

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.

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

Jackson will leave the agency early next year, she revealed in a statement Thursday, adding that 'the ship is sailing in the right direction.'

See why the science blog creator thinks there are too many scientists. (A funny thing for someone with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, don't you think?)

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.

Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group.

Visit Garrison, N.Y., an environmentally friendly community just an hour north of New York City.

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with noted environmentalist Ray Anderson of Interface Inc. Anderson, a not

NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet.

'Switched at Birth' stars raise poultry, reveal upcoming storylines.

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

NRDC founder John H. Adams details the history of the environmental nonprofit -- and the modern environmental movement.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it.