Sarah Palin lifeguarding in Texas? You betcha. Ann Curry reveals there is another Sarah Palin, a college student, who fields 200 Facebook requests a day.

Two spacecraft have detected a possible signal of dark matter, the mysterious, invisible stuff that makes up most of the material universe.

More than half the cats in the U.S. are overweight. Here's how to get your feline fit again.

As cyclists approach a Flo unit, the pole flashes an image of a critter that corresponds to how fast they should be going to avoid waiting for the light.

The gridlock-relieving rapid transit project across Lake Washington is a world's first.

Right-of-way farming now joins solar car charging and pollinator-friendly landscaping along the Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway in Troup County.

A rare opportunity to see the planet Venus cross in front of the face of the sun is coming up next week. On June 5 to 6, Venus will "transit" the sun for the l

As darkness falls tonight, Aug. 9, be sure to take a look low toward the western part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau.

Although Venus is very bright, it is also very low in the sky, so you'll want to find a low southwestern horizon for the best view.

It's got to happen sooner or later. So take a deep breath — and a big sip of wine if you need it — and follow these tips for talking to your daughter about

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in two gay marriage cases, it's easy to forget how far opinions have moved on the issue.

What good can an additional serving of fruit or vegetables a day do?

The new USDA label for "bioengineered food" doesn't answer basic questions that some shoppers will have about genetically modified foods.

U.S. Cattlemen's Association has filed a petition to USDA arguing that lab-grown and plant-based meat startups shouldn't be able to call their products meat.

New study reveals that as many as 10 percent of samples were diluted with cow's milk.

Tour just a couple of the super-efficient gut renovation projects that have helped transform Brooklyn into a hotbed of passive house building activity.

Following a gut rehab, an L.A. homeowner is selling the place where Freddy Krueger met his match for the first, but certainly not the last, time.

The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations.

The R.W. Lindholm Residence is the newest, but certainly not the first, Wright-designed structure to be relocated in its entirety.

The United Nations General Assembly has officially recognized access to safe, clean drinking water as a basic human right.

Earth has never hosted 7 billion people all at once before, but according to the U.N., it may reach that spooky milestone by the end of this month.

Many common sleep problems can be remedied by small, but specific, changes to nutrition.

Researchers add color-coded traffic symbols along with calorie counts to a menu to see how they influence people's choices.

An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer.

This real-time aurora video may not seem amazing at first, but that quickly changes at the 1:52 mark.

Researchers genetically engineer glow-in-the-dark sperm in fruit flies and reveal a wealth of information about sexual selection.

Looking to the ground before taking to the air–-what ground birds can teach us about flight.

Experts are divided on the power of spirituality and an upbeat mindset.

From Gothic masterpieces to unusual spiritual retreats, these churches offer beauty to every worshiper.

Skip the commercial mouthwash and eat your halitosis away instead.

Should working farm animals be allowed to live a peaceful retirement, or should they be slaughtered and consumed? The fate of oxen at a little farm at Green Mou

There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country.

To mark the release of “The Chernobyl Diaries,” we’ve rounded up nine notable nuclear horror films that span over 50 years of murder, mayhem and reactor m

The aurora may hold the secret of a magnetic phenomenon related to the nuclear fusion powering the sun.

Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape."

Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night.

The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end.

We all own the starry sky, but only a few people get to do what they want with it.

Marrying ultra-efficiency, altruism and, most importantly, affordability, Green Planet Group and GE break ground on Eco Village at Dunedin, a net-zero energy to

A German scientist's AI-powered lunar telescope aims to decipher the moon's twinkling lights.

This incredible fruit boasts a wealth of nutritional benefits. If you've been avoiding them because of the cost, we'll show you why you shouldn't.

Not only are lentils a powerhouse of nutrition, but they have nearly limitless possibility for delicious dishes from burgers to salads.

Yoga teachers vary in style and substance. Here's how to find the right teacher for your level and personality, by answering questions about your best learning

Has eLearning gone from the boardroom to the yoga mat? Here's what to consider if you're thinking of ditching the studio to practice at home.

It's time to quit multitasking. Plug in and sharpen your attention with these four meditative programs.

Reduced stress and increased self-awareness are just two benefits of starting prenatal yoga, or maintaining an existing practice.

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.

Researchers funded by NOAA record footage of a giant squid in U.S. waters, and the discovery is magnificent.

Deep in the ocean is a 'twilight zone' teeming with 1 million undiscovered species, yet fishing there isn't regulated.

Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines --