A 2018 study found that microplastics are being introduced to the environment through fertilizers made through large-scale composting.

Here's a rundown of the top 11 spaceflight stories of 2011, from the last mission of NASA's venerable space shuttle program to China's first-ever docking of two

Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector.

After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum.

The first 'A' in NASA's acronym name — Aeronautics — will play a leading role in the final flights of its recently retired shuttle program. Space agency jet

Space shuttle Discovery, NASA's fleet leader and the world's most flown spacecraft, lifted off for the last time on on April 17 to be delivered to the Smithsoni

NASA deployed a few high-flying paparazzi to Hollywood to scout out the best photo spots for next month's arrival of one of its biggest stars: space shuttle End

Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen.

The Shenzhou 10, along with its three crewmembers, returned safely after 15 days of space travel.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew.

NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17

Here's how you can celebrate this April holiday honoring the first man in space.

A tiny satellite has recovered from an apparent software glitch in orbit and is on track to deploy its solar sail.

The Planetary Society's tiny LightSail spacecraft has sent a photo of its deployed solar sail down to Earth.

Breakthrough technology that separates the heat of sunlight from the light will help to improve solar cell efficiency.

At the 85th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, leaders pledge to make the switch to 100% renewable energy by 2035.

The breakthrough works like a rechargeable battery that is charged by sunlight.

If you're a fan of humanely raised, sustainable beef, you may want to become a 'steakholder.'

The NOAA suspects the infectious morbillivirus is responsible for the unusually high number of dolphin strandings and deaths this month.

Meet the "Saints of Somalia," a mother-daughter doctor team who have built a hospital, a school, and a peaceful community in the face of oppression and a civil

Two new studies find that hot yoga may help to reduce stress, anxiety and emotional eating.

Competitors from around the world line up on an Arctic ice floe to tackle one of the world's most difficult 26.2-mile races.

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.

Researchers looked at walkers and runners with bent and straight arms to find out.

Eating less is more important than exercise if you want to lose weight.

These half-dozen exercises will help you shed pounds if obesity is in your genes.

There are many styles of yoga to choose from, so if you’re new to yoga, it might be confusing to know the best place to start.

A new initiative in India will employ up to 300,000 youths in an effort to improve air quality and provide opportunities to the unemployed.

Research found no major difference in asthma rates of inner-city kids and those in other communities.

A new study says commuting to work by car may be far more harmful to your health than previously believed.

The giant bug, Lord Howe Island stick insect, was rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now scientists have confirmed it's in fact them.

Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

By analyzing ear wax from a deceased blue whale, scientists gained clues to years of chemical exposure.

When your head hits the pillow at night, do creatures lurk? See how much your know about terrifying dreams.

You say 'please' and 'thank you' and don't talk with food in your mouth, but how much do you know about minding your manners?

Lightning is more than just a stunning spectacle. Take our quiz to see how much you really know about this electrifying natural wonder.

Ubiquitous Mardi Gras beads can be made of other things: Biodegradable seed bombs, anyone?

A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily.

The predators burn energy 1.6 times faster than previously thought, a study finds, helping explain why the loss of sea ice hits them so hard.

New flexible glowing sheets are inexpensive, easy to recycle, and could someday replace lightbulbs and OLED technology.

Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by

A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin

If the Motes project is successful, it will make remote sensing as easy as using an iPhone. They are currently raising funds on Indiegogo,

Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their invention of the blue light-emitting diode.

But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.

Researchers are studying brown fat's calorie-burning power and how it might help ward off obesity and diabetes.

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.

Before you use CFLs in your home, be sure you understand what to do should a bulb break.

Researchers use nanofibers to create lights that are more energy-efficient than the common incandescent light bulb, more eco-friendly than a CFL — and they gi