Moose lasagna, a hot seller at European stores operated by the world-dominating purveyor of flat-pack furnishings, is found to contain trace amounts of pork.

Scientists will release harmless gases in the New York City subway to determine noxious gas threat

Dozens of sunken ships off U.S. coasts, such as the Jacob Luckenbach and USS Arizona, are leaking oil or could in the future.

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?

TerraCycle's 'Make Garbage Great' says yes, with 100-plus recycling tips and DIY projects.

A fleeting ban on the ubiquitous landfill-clogger is overturned by a Manhattan judge.

The turtle survived, but a video of the ordeal demonstrates why recycling can be a matter of life and death.

Onward Bag is landfill-skirting design at its most ingenious.

Author Adam Minter explains the growing pressures on recycling that ultimately go back to the consumer.

If you want paper or plastic in NYC, plan on sharing a few more nickels. The fee goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016.

An item you need may be for sale in your own neighborhood — at a price way less than retail.

Robert Hulseman, the man who created the iconic cup, has died, but his impact lives on.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland says he just wants to make cool things.

Kitchen 'waste' liquids like pickle juice and potato water can be reused to enhance culinary creations and a whole lot more.

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.

Manufacturing and distribution of plastic shopping bags come with steep fines and serious jail time in the East African nation.

Junkyards can be fascinating, profitable and, too often, dirty and ecologically dangerous.

The fast-food chain is switching to paper straws later this year.

A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

How much of a difference can small changes, like recyclable ketchup packets, make?

A large portion of the clothing you donate ends up in the landfill. Here's why — and what you can do about it.

Starbucks just recycled 25 million unused Starbucks cups, and that's good news. But don't ditch your reusable travel mug just yet.

Some business groups oppose plastic straw bans because they see it as excessive regulation, but other groups have more practical issues with the bans.

A study from UC Berkeley reveals that information stimulates our dopamine-producing reward system — just like food and money.

Researchers found the brains of people who spent months in the Antarctic got smaller. What they learned applies to all of us.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Researchers have developed dancer-recognition software that's astoundingly accurate.

A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound.

Hard-working people like Thomas Edison make better role models, according to research that compared Albert Einstein to Edison.

New research suggests why we feel so in tune with performers at a concert, and it's called "inter-brain coherence."

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

New research finds that parents who suppress their anxiety actually transmit it to their kids.

Julia Child and food safety experts disagree on whether you should wash raw chicken before cooking it.

The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic?

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.

Sometimes cooking (and sometimes raw) is the best way to get the most nutrients from your favorite fruits and vegetables.

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.

By playing and joking with young patients, Carrick makes going to the hospital a little less scary.

Find out how easy it is to collaborate while consuming less energy.

Wick Moorman on our history

We have a new, official word for all that gym wear you're seeing everywhere these days.

Taking care of your sweaters means following washing instructions and making repairs as needed.

Dressing sharp can make you more productive, but it can make you think bigger too.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

A good diet alone may not be enough to get glowing skin, but you can make your own beauty elixirs and tonics to feed your skin from the inside out.

Here's what you need to know about the consequences of popping pimples, they could be deadly.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

Visitors using improper footwear to hike the popular Cinque Terre along the Mediterranean will now face steep financial penalties.