The new screens are less than a millimeter thick and weigh next to nothing.

A team of veterinarians use tilapia skin as a healing bandage on their paws.

A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal.

Delightfully fizzy and well-flavored, these kombucha sodas are a healthy choice.

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about?

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

Spiders are great for pest control, except when they overtake your home. Here are some nontoxic solutions for dealing with them at your house.

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

Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative.

The Santa Cruz River, nearly dry for almost a century, may soon flow once more through downtown Tucson.

Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.

The new conference introduces investors from across the country to Southeastern companies to shed more light on business in the region.

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.

To'ak Chocolate is fair trade, USDA organic-certified and exclusively sourced from rare cacao beans found in Ecuador.

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome.

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m

Get a jump on this harmful invader with some common household solutions.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

A family spots a swan caught in fishing line — and Uncle Freddy saves the day.

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.

Concern about the safety of many wall coverings has led to a revival in milk-based paints.

Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product.

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

The mail subscription service combines high-tech analytics and personal stylists to send women clothes they'll love.

Father-daughter team turns a common race practice into a clever opportunity to help the less fortunate.

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.

Rolling Stones piano player Chuck Leavell shows off Charlane Plantation, where he champions the importance of trees.

The famed Hubble Space Telescope has captured a jaw-dropping view of a comet making an incredibly close flyby of Mars.

Elon Musk says nuclear detonations on the red planet offer the quickest path to making it habitable. But what other options are there?

Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.

Markus Imhoof investigates the crisis in his dramatic documentary. A Q&A with the director of 'More Than Honey.'

Gold Rush? More like cold rush! The cast and crew of the miniseries reveal how they battled extreme weather to bring this epic tale to the screen.

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

The beaches of France have been invaded by yellow, sponge-like balls that may be illegally dumped paraffin.

From the earliest efforts at clear-cutting to our continued assault on national lands, we love our forests ... even as we continue to put the squeeze on them.

At a campaign stop, retired environmentalist Anthony Samsel asked Mitt Romney a question about coal-fired power plants. Romney's response surprised him.