Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.

The discovery offers new insights about dinosaur plumage, hinting at a 'chestnut brown' creature that couldn't fly.

The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

Six West-Coasters do a Kentucky Bourbon taste test. It gets funny.

Made in the U.K. from the essence of foraged ants, this gin is not a joke.

Ohio’s first legal moonshine distillery makes its home in a town with a fascinating bootlegging past.

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.

Stocktails are simply savory cocktails made with broth, and we talk to an expert about why they're such a hit.

Pickens: 'If you don't think that you're gonna see a $200 barrel of oil, you're joking.'

A dramatic film explores the physical and emotional challenges of living in a peak oil scenario.

The 57,000-acre San Andres Refuge, which works to restore desert bighorn sheep, launched its quest for energy independence in 2005 and has implemented several s

Sweden is to thank (go figure) for a hot new lifestyle trend known as plogging that encourages participants to beautify cities while burning calories.

Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most.

There's no perfect way to dispose of your dog's waste, but here are some ideas.

Getting along with neighbors can yield big health benefits for birds, a new study finds. It's probably good for us, too.

Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle and social media, it's impossible to tune out these politically turbulent times. Here's how to tune in and stay sane.

We need a mix of solitude and interactions for a healthy social diet.

Paper that stops bullets and yarn that conducts electricity.. it sounds like Sci Fi, but Nanocomp is making these futuristic dreams a reality.

Innovative technology enables electronic devices to function in contact with body tissues.

2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash.

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.

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.

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.

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.

A family ate organically for 2 weeks, reducing pesticides in their bodies big-time. Here's why it matters.

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.

Modern-day dowsers are helping drought-stricken California wineries and farms find water for their crops.

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.