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

Singing helps the spirit soar, but can it boost the body as well?

A bite from the Lone Star tick could induce a meat allergy in humans.

Take the chill off with these top-performing picks for staying warm.

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.

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.

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.

The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.

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.

The benefits of fish oil are well-marketed, but here's a comprehensive look at the toxins, side effects and sustainability issues as well.

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.

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

'Mobitecture' features portable works of architecture including campers, floating cabins and trampoline tents.

In Stranger in the Woods, author Mike Finkel explores the famous Maine recluse Christopher Knight and why he stayed alone for 27 years.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

Wine and food lovers can travel vicariously through these 4 books that are more memoirs or essays with food as the focus.

"Psychomachia," a medieval epic poem, may be the first, and certainly most brutal, comic book.

Judith Jones, the editor of 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' who had a knack for knowing what would sell big, has died at age 93.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

The digital age isn't making libraries obsolete; it's making them more important than ever.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

Should baby boomers be blamed for stealing our kids' futures? Author Bruce Gibney thinks so — and he has a point.

From centuries-old temples to sleek modern masterpieces, libraries are some of humanity's most beautiful architectural accomplishments.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

From log cabin enthusiasts to tiny house dwellers to aspiring de-clutterers, there's a book for everyone on your holiday gift list.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

These vintage recipes ripped from magazines and the back of boxes are a snapshot of a culinary era.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

The late renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined BBC Radio 4's 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' as the voice of an intelligent and powerful being.

In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers.

The Monkey's Paw book store in Toronto has a Biblio-Mat that distributes random rare books to customers for only a few dollars.

From a moose to a tick, from a coyote to a cockroach, author Rachel Levin walks us through what to do in her book, "Look Big."

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exposition dubbed 'Mind-Building'

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

Data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries shows that having access to books at home may help develop stronger literacy, numeracy and technology skills.

Boasting breathtaking design and extensive collections, here are some of the most remarkable bookstores from around the globe.

Finland, the world's most literate nation, rings in its 100th birthday with the opening of Oodi Helsinki Central Library.

By 'borrowing' someone from the Human Library, you get to learn their story — and share their humanity.

If you want to read more books, these tips — setting goals, making it a habit, reading what you love and more — will help you up your book game.

Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.