Robots need to be tailored made for their nuclear plants, and the Fukushima plant was built prior to the adoption of robots.

New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.

Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil.

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong?

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.

The United States has approved construction of new nuclear reactors for the first time in three decades. The two new reactors approved on Feb. 9 for Georgia wou

Somewhere in West Texas is a 7-inch radioactive cylinder that Halliburton would like to find. Anyone who comes across it is advised to keep their distance.

The three-term New York mayor was famous for his outspoken persona and economic rekindling, but he also had a little-known green streak.

Nuclear fusion could one day propel rockets that allow humans to go to Mars and back in 30 days

Fusion energy has proven an elusive goal.

A Japanese company is looking to profit from continuing fears about Fukushima radiation, by selling radiation-proof underwear.

The dead trees, plants and leaves at Chernobyl don't decay at nearly the same rate as plants elsewhere.

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

So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage.

Lockheed Martin recently claimed to have designed a fusion reactor that can fit on the back of a truck. If viable, it really could change the world.

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.

A dozen homeless dogs will be the first Chernobyl puppies to seek American homes.

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.

Wash and dry your clothes less to save resources and money.

Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st

Urban development is set to triple in the first three decades of this century, the largest cityscape expansion in human history, according to a new study that f

Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix.

The physicist says that colonization of outer space is the only way we’ll survive.

In countries where large families are the norm, the urge to conform pushes people to have more children than they can economically support.

How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment?

As Africa's population continues to rise, a new statistical analysis estimates the population to be 800 million more people than previously calculated.

Reuters investigates the growing trend of builders keeping hush about the severing of mineral rights attached to newly built homes.

Many of the well-preserved fossils show the internal organs of several different arthropods.

Covering some 500 million acres of ocean, the expanded marine sanctuary would be four times larger than California.

See how much you know about the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the Earth.

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

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

This gorgeous salt plain may be the key to keeping our electronics charged up.

After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic.

Noise impacts ecosystems in more ways than you might think, as these marine studies prove.

Why people are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline.

While wildfires burn Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, volunteers are eager to help rebuild it.

The Grand Canyon Trust is spearheading efforts to restore watering holes critical to desert species.

With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal.

Magnesite has long been known as a CO2 absorber, but the slow rate of its growth made it a poor carbon storage option. Until now.

It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

In "Ajijaak on Turtle Island," a young crane's migration journey brings Native American stories to life.

Researcher Lindsey Swierk discovered that when water anoles flee underwater to escape predators, they stay underwater for a long time.

An expedition to depths of the Gulf of California has uncovered a thriving ecosystem of unimaginable beauty.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.