HIV might never have become a global pandemic if it wasn't for the ecology of what is now known as Kinshasa, and what was then a 1920s colonial hub.

Elasmotherium sibiricum, the so-called 'Siberian unicorn,' is not as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought.

If dinosaurs had telescopes and had pointed them at Saturn, they might have seen a ringless world.

Rising carbon dioxide levels at the edge of space are apparently reducing the pull that Earth's atmosphere has on satellites and space junk, having effects on t

The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams.

iFixit.org is dedicated to providing free repair manuals to every gadget on Earth.

Several German cities are planning to fight air pollution by eliminating fares on public transport.

Web gadget lets you see if your utility purchases illegal coal from Appalachian mountaintop removal.

New EPA ruling on infilling valleys may limit future mountaintop mining permits, but it's only the first step in a long process to stop the 'Appalachian Apocaly

New study finds microplastics in the most popular brands of bottled water, but experts are unclear on the risks.

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon.

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.

The turbines will help to keep the lights on and the cash registers ringing on the Paris landmark's newly revamped first floor.

Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?

In the strangest — and only — urban agriculture hoarding tale we've come across, a Queens man is busted for having 45 unregistered beehives housing to 3 mil

New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations.

Just in time for the conservationist president's birthday, the U.S. unveils a plan to freeze uranium mining near one of his favorite places: the Grand Canyon.

Another study confirms rising levels of mercury emissions worldwide, much of it from gold mining.

How do you clean up a river? The answer is twofold: treatment and dilution.

To chill or not to chill? For these items often found in the refrigerator, the answer ranges from 'not always' to a resounding 'never!'

"Ain't No Fish" is a stop-motion animated short film that uses a 1940s show tune to highlight ocean pollution.

Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt.

The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

What good is it if all of the historical cities and natural beauty in China are covered by haze?

While it ranks high on the gross scale, peeing in a pool has never been considered hazardous. A study, however, uncovers health effects.

Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.

The Caribbean nation of Haiti was once lush with trees and the animals that lived there, but now only a few sections of primary forest remain.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created?

Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners.

Malaysia and the Philippines are forcefully rejecting trash from wealthier countries.

A prototype wearable computer runs on its own OS, features 720p displays over both eyes and recognizes facial and hand movements.

An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.

While there are no remaining unmapped islands waiting to be discovered, these destinations live up to the deserted island lore.

The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.

The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes.

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

Organic food is becoming more widely available. But how organic is it when it's grown elsewhere?

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

Find out how you can send in a lock of hair to see how much mercury is in your body.

Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen.

Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S.

Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with widely used pesticides were more likely to develop autism, according to new research.

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.