All it took was one avian aficionado with a love of William Shakespeare to introduce this aggressive species to the United States.

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

A once-'mild' virus found in Africa 70 years ago is now running wild. Here's everything you need to know.

From pythons to goldfish, these former pets are now breaking bad and replacing native species.

The marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species.

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.

It's been a good week for MNN in the press as cofounder Chuck Leavell hits Jimmy Fallon's show and the pages of The Daily Beast and Reuters.

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the co-founder of MNN, interviews Ovie Mughelli, the fullback for the Atlanta Falcons about his passio

Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, interviews rapper Ludacris about recycling, water conservation, and his foundati

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.

The Rolling Stones keyboardist and MNN co-founder sheds light on the band's new single, which includes a reference to hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

Chuck Leavell recounts his most recent presidential run-in at the UN Climate Summit.

Long a subject of speculation, our neighbor has yet to yield signs of life. But that hasn't kept people from imaging it's there.

A giant crater on Mars may have been able to support microbial life for millions of years in the ancient past.

NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.

The Beagle 2 Mars lander is clearly visible in new photos from NASA's sharp-eyed Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in orbit around the Red Planet.

The White House budget proposal for NASA in 2016 calls for a $500 million boost over the 2015 enacted budget and would keep NASA on its path to Mars.

To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.

NASA aims to launch a flight test Thursday, June 4, of an innovative "flying saucer" that could help humans land on Mars in the future.

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?

Holiday gift ideas for future astronauts and solar system aficionados.

The European Space Agency's ExoMars mission is a two-phase operation that will look for methane, ice and landing sites for future rovers.

A fresh batch of satellite images showcasing the red planet's diverse topography is providing scientists with valuable data for future travel to Mars.

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.

September event sparked a global aurora at Mars more than 25 times brighter than anything previously observed.

The Mars InSight lander, developed to peer deep into the red planet's interior, is slated to launch on the morning of May 5.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise.

The delicate tremble of aspen leaves in low-wind conditions may generate enough backup energy to save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

NASA unveils new spacesuit for the first woman and next man to wear on the moon in 2024 and eventually Mars.

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.

Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.'

Plus: National Geographic turns 125 and more Ecollywood odds and ends.

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.

Luke Perry and Ricky Shroder star in Hallmark's 'Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts.'

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

Steven Pasquale stars in a dual role on NBC series 'Do No Harm'. Show aims to do less harm to the environment via eco-friendly production practices.

Australian actress Rachel Ward is featured in 'Pioneers of Television: Miniseries'.

'Golden Boy' star Theo James hates waste.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

Animal poaching makes Silas Weir Mitchell ('Grimm') 'murderously enraged'.

Billy Burke ('Twilight') returns in 'Revolution'.

Green 'Family Weekend'; nature TV premieres.

Chef contestants cook with local ingredients from their hometowns.

Plus: Heidi Klum’s Earth Day and Howard Stern’s animal instincts.

Shark expert Jeff Kurr talks with MNN about Discovery's 'Shark Week' and his new documentary for this year's celebration.

Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.'

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.

We chat with co-hosts David Frei and John O'Hurley to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's event.