The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.

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

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.

College textbook prices have outpaced the rate of inflation since the 70s, but here are some creative ways to find course materials for less.

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

Sucheta Rawal's Go Eat Give brings people from around the world together through food and community service.

Miguel Luna is using grassroots organizing to rehabilitate the river and the communities near it through his group, Urban Semillas.

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.

Brown marmorated stink bugs are wreaking havoc — and just reeking — as they spread throughout the country.

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.

Visit Garrison, N.Y., an environmentally friendly community just an hour north of New York City.

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

Billy Burke ('Twilight') returns in 'Revolution'.

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.

TV networks hope animal-centric programming can lure viewers who care more about pets than the big game.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

Government officials in Dubai give new meaning to the phrase worth your weight in gold.

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.

Would you live in Facebookville? The company's $120 million housing community might just bring the old “company town” concept back into fashion.

This gratitude project is simple, quick, creative and you probably have everything you need to participate in your pocket already.

General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company.

The '99 Days of Freedom' project has launched an experiment promoting happiness by helping users give up the social networking site.

A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture.

Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the joy of 'ginger pride.'

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Montana, Minnesota, and Utah have completed 30% of their home weatherization projects, unlocking additional program funding.

Flash Drives for Freedom aims to take old USB sticks and smuggle them into North Korea loaded with Western media.

SuperFood Drive is working to turn food pantries into nutrition pantries.

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.

Video: Chuck interviews the Indigo Girls about their nonprofit, Honor the Earth.

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.

Epidiolex is the first marijuana-based drug to earn FDA approval.

If you have trouble performing these tests, your life could be cut short.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.