The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.

It all has to do with the smoke point of the oil.

The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years.

'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope.

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.

Billy Joel said "only the good die young." He was wrong. The poor and the middle class die younger, too.

Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.

With their disproportionately large share of socially conscious citizens, college campuses are a perfect fit for farmers markets. A number of schools have gotte

These five food initiatives aim to increase food security, improve quality of life, and decrease money spent on diet-related diseases.

We may aspire to eat like foodies, but in reality, we often reach for 'familiar' fare.

Video: Alexandra Cousteau and Expedition Blue Planet follow Colorado's dry riverbed to its historic mouth in the Upper Gulf of California.

Alexandra Cousteau speaks with Pitt, who points out we have hit the age of limits on the Colorado.

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.

Video: What happens when the fruits and veggies at your local grocery store go bad?

These DIY projects will have you see plastic bottles in completely new ways.

Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost

The U.S. Department of Energy will guarantee a $1.45 billion loan for the Abengoa Solar Solana project in the Arizona desert.

Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.

There's a poaching ring focused on some succulents in the genus Dudleya, which can fetch millions on the black market in East Asia.

10 tips from a horticulture specialist for keeping your warm-growing, sun-loving cacti and succulents happy and healthy this winter.

Thousands of consumer products made from recycled materials confirmed radioactive.

Vacationers are becoming wary of theme parks as the swine flu outbreak worsens.

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... if it's in New Orleans, it's just a Black Hawk helicopter airdropping old Christmas trees.

Author Adam Minter explains the growing pressures on recycling that ultimately go back to the consumer.

What happens when railway station buildings are no longer used? Here are 10 being used for restaurants, museums, homes and more.

Portuguese artist Sílvia Franco Santos scratches tiny, emotion-filled portraits into paint- and ink-crusted lids that would normally be trash.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

From the fastest to the heaviest, there are some impressive flying creatures in the animal kingdom, including birds, fish and snakes.

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston.

Could H1N1 have a bright side? New research leads to encouraging steps forward in the fight against flu.

Despite the report, the CDC still advises older people to get a flu shot.

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.

With Earth Day now behind us, it’s time to take another look at the steps we are taking to be a more sustainable company.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

Program in Alberta helps humans peacefully coexist with often dangerous wildlife.

Howard Wood wins Goldman Environmental Prize for his work to save marine ecosystems from damaging commercial fishing practices.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine.