A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.

Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship.

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.

While mandatory in drinks like the Sazerac and Manhattan, the aromatic, herbal flavoring agent isn't just for cocktails.

Find out where to fill up with biodiesel on a road trip.

Diesels were noisy, smelly, polluting and slow. They're not anymore. Clean diesel is a real alternative, with 650-mile range one big benefit.

Pitchforks? Water skis? When all else fails, these extreme fishermen go medieval on the tenacious invasive species.

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

North Carolina State University researchers have learned how to remotely control live cyborg cockroaches.

Fleets of these 'artificial bees' could one day pollinate our crops just like real bees do.

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.

The WindChill uses biomimicry to help preserve food in rural areas without access to electricity.

Scientists are working to harness the power of the static electricity to power our devices. It's a surprisingly mysterious natural phenomenon.

Connecticut inventor and tinkerer Dave Nichols thinks cars should run on biomass. He just might just be on to something.

Ethanol from switchgrass, a perennial plant traditionally used for foraging and decoration, promises to be among the next big biofuel breakthroughs marketed as

An new power plant in England turns waste wood into power. But it doesn't burn it.

We take a trip to a former Civil War-era insane asylum that has been called one of the most haunted places in America.

Green Bank, West Virginia. is literally one of the quietest places in America, the perfect place for scientists to listen for E.T.

Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare.

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.

Thanks to doggie wheel carts, these canines are able to get around without the use of their back legs. Watch them fetch, play and cavort!

The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast.

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.

Sea urchins have light-sensitive cells on their feet that give them low-resolution vision. But for an animal with no eyes, that ability does the trick.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.

These cubicle-dwellers aren't afraid to show how much they like the season.

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.

The secrets and science behind those giant balloon characters in the Macy's parade.

In Chile's Atacama desert, the driest place on Earth, flowers usually bloom just once every seven years. But heavy winter rains brought on a bonus bloom.

Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone.

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.

The series, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, has the highest number of adult-child coviewing experiences of any children’s show.

Narwhal, the healthy and happy unicorn puppy, has a tail growing out of his forehead.

Boy asks his friends to celebrate his birthday by volunteering at an animal shelter.

A re-edited NASA simulation shows what Earth would look like if our oceans drained away.

An unexpected move by the magazine, which is usually young-model obsessed, is a welcome change.

What to do with that old office building? Recycle it.

Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil

Pure, clean water has always been an important part of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company heritage. In 1867, Jacob Leinenkugel and his best friend traveled t

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.

China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper.