It sounds totally familiar, yet completely new.

These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carved intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.

British artist Richart Sowa has taken more than 100,000 plastic bottles and built an eco-friendly Mexican getaway powered by energy from the waves and the sun.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.

Well, after months of hard work with the best advisors money can buy, Ford & GM announced a bold strategy to revive their ailing industry — more government lo

Maybe a 'U.S. Dept. of Hummer' is the best path to ending dependence on foreign oil.

A new survey shows that fewer Americans are interested in flex fuel vehicles and instead prefer fuel-efficient standard gasoline models.

An eel named Miguel Wattson is behind the holiday display at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator announced today (Dec. 13) that they'd narrowed down the possibilities for the existence of the elusive Hi

Physicists love the Higgs boson, but they hate the God particle. The elusive Higgs particle, which scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accele

The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics will be announced next week, and while the identity of the winner (or winners) is a closely guarded secret.

The man who theorized the Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson particle is himself a bit of a mystery.

Every decision in the design of a grocery store is made to make you buy more stuff.

From Michael Jordan to J.K. Rowling, these superstars prove the value of perseverance.

From taming inflammation to battling PMS blues, it's time to celebrate these salubrious wonder roots.

There’s a new mosquito-borne virus in town, and it has some experts worried.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Have you ever thought, why are my ears ringing? Find out the causes of tinittus, plus treatment options and how to prevent it in the first place.

From confounding dress codes to exclusion from many events, the road to gold for women has had plenty of quirky twists.

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.

With the elephant poaching epidemic running rampant, experts fear for the future of these majestic mammals.

Weight Watchers? Paleo? Whole30? DASH diet? Every diet offers something different, here's your guide to figuring it all out.

Misophonia, the 'hatred of sound', sends sufferers into a rage over sounds that other may be able to ignore. Chomping and lip smacking may be annoying to many,

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

In which we reveal that charming Swedish girls wear lightbulb crowns and Austrian men dress like furry devils.

There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.

The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.

Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.

Harmful algal blooms pop up nearly every summer along the nation's coasts, creating problems for marine life and humans alike.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.

Calories and exercise are key, of course, but these research-backed workarounds can help you reach your goals.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Instead of 'climate change' or 'global warming,' new research finds another term might be more effective in capturing people's attention.

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

Fighting C. difficile with antibiotics is often a losing battle, but fecal transplant is novel treatment with FDA warning.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.