Cats have been conquering the world alongside humans for millennia.

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.

Packed full of unhealthy nitrates, processed meats like hot dogs and bacon harbor health risks you should know about.

The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine.

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.

Vanessa Vadim and her mother, Jane Fonda, talk about Vanessa's childhood in California and the people and experiences that sparked her passion for the environme

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

Over-the-counter medication to treat head lice and scabies contains dangerous pesticides. Lice can be killed using natural ingredients like olive oil and essent

Spring is a great time to renew your commitment to being green. A few suggestions: Walk or bike instead of driving, drive smoothly and more slowly to increase g

Among the real environmental repercussions of meat production is it uses more fertilizers and pesticides than any other industry (sprayed directly on the animal

Eating meat harms the environment as a result of large-scale, factory-style meat production, the modern practice of cramming huge numbers of animals together an

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s

Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

Kids spend less time outside than ever — but some innovative educators want to change that.

Let's put it this way — it's not the chlorine that's making you queasy.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

A Virginia town says 14 is too old to ask for candy on Halloween, but experts say big kids should just be polite.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

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Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

Live plants make a thoughtful and long-lasting gift, especially when chosen with care and customized with little touches that make them even more special.

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.