Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural.

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed.

Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.

The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf.

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.

Big hydrogen power plants like the one just installed in Bridgeport, Conn., can complement a fleet of fuel-cell cars.

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.

December is a chilly time for stargazing, but catching a glimpse of the Geminids makes it all worthwhile.

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.

A 2012 study of homes in L.A. shows just how menacing stuff can be: "Many find their accumulated possessions exhausting to contemplate, organize, and clean."

Sometimes a street that's considered walkable isn't — especially if you aren't young and fit and have sharp eyesight.

Islabike introduces a new line of bikes designed for aging riders.

We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. ​

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.

Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.

The USDA wants Americans to "Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers."

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.

Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips.

Whip up some cool Halloween costume ideas, starting with simple cardboard.

Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood.

The Department of Energy is hard at work making the U.S. energy efficient. Unfortunately, it failed its own energy audit.

Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day 2009, and awareness events are planned across the country.

There is a healthy overlap between protecting national security and protecting the climate. Lockheed Martin & Raytheon get it, when will Congress get on board?

Like nowhere else, early-adopter state California is subsidizing electric cars and the chargers they'll need to plug into. It's one more reason to move to the G

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.

The solar company's collapse has electrified many critics of President Obama. But what does it say about the sustainability of U.S. solar power overall?

A walnut farmer in California uses walnut shells and husk waste to create fuel to power his farm.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution.

A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships.

One of the cleanest places in your home may actually be one of the dirtiest, according to a study that suggests one in five showerheads spews out bacteria.

Each year, as many as 20 million people get sick from drinking contaminated water in the U.S.

Thousands of dollars and many hours go into floral arrangements. Why not repurpose them for nursing homes and hospitals?

Sweden, a recycling-happy land where 810,000 homes are heated by the incineration of waste, is facing a unique dilemma: It needs more fuel.

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.

The ReTuna mall in Eskilstuna provides a shining example of how the buy-use-dispose model can be turned on its head.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life.

New research finds that parents who suppress their anxiety actually transmit it to their kids.

Taking care of your sweaters means following washing instructions and making repairs as needed.

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500.

The bald eagles of the Decorah and Decorah North nests in Iowa are the stars of two webcams that let us follow along with their daily drama.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.