There’s a new mosquito-borne virus in town, and it has some experts worried.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

From liters of beer consumed to the number of missing dentures, the tallies behind Oktoberfest have much to reveal about the frisky folk festival.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

Do the natty Norwegian curling pants defy Olympic dress code?

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Instead of 'climate change' or 'global warming,' new research finds another term might be more effective in capturing people's attention.

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

Fighting C. difficile with antibiotics is often a losing battle, but fecal transplant is novel treatment with FDA warning.

The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.

'Mobitecture' features portable works of architecture including campers, floating cabins and trampoline tents.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

The Monkey's Paw book store in Toronto has a Biblio-Mat that distributes random rare books to customers for only a few dollars.

Data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries shows that having access to books at home may help develop stronger literacy, numeracy and technology skills.

Check out this Ozarks town for big cats and holistic spas.

Check out this state capital for history, culture and nature with a small-town feel.

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret

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The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

Leading coral reef ecologist Jeremy Jackson speaks at TED about the havoc humanity is wreaking on the ocean.

Follow the life of a plastic bag in a hilarious mockumentary -- complete with dramatic music and a narrator with a British accent.

Before the plastic shopping bag can settle into a life of ease in the Pacific ocean it must first navigate its way past dogs, park rangers, and tree branches.

Can devoting 20 minutes a day to a green project make big eco-friendly waves? One oceans activist shows how a little time can make a big difference.

A new study by two graduate students from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego found that a little over nine percent of the fish that swim ne

More people will soon become familiar with the concept of a plastic footprint.

Earth now has five or six major ocean garbage patches, and new research suggests they'll continue growing for 'at least the next thousand years.'

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

Even if you don't live near the sea, there's plenty you can do to help the cause.

A vast amount of the plastic garbage littering the surface of the ocean may be disappearing, a new study suggests.

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Adopting a blind dog isn't hard just different. Here's how you and your family can prepare your home to accommodate a special needs dog.

Is there such a thing as natural diet soda? Matt Hickman feels your pain, you calorie-counting caffeine-heads.

Is a Princeton University study about high fructose corn syrup causing obesity in lab rats really the answer to America's obesity problem?