Amazon damage rises, heat wave roasts U.S., new proof of 'multiverse,' and more.

Photos suggest water on Mars, Shell to drill in Arctic, storm outlook worsens, and more.

Big rigs get mpg boost, electric car goes solar, supermice rise in Europe, and more.

Bad outlook for U.S. drought, dino gave live birth, meteor shower tonight, and more.

Arctic oil worries natives, school lunches get real, sleeping bears still trouble, and more.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Sea slugs could tell us a lot about why we fall into a food coma.

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.

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.

Research suggests a brain on a Western diet can't help itself from wanting more junk food.

Think of making bread as a science experiment. ​But it all comes down to treating your yeast right.

Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer.

Standing Stone Brewing in Ashland, Ore., has eco-responsibility covered: Bicycles for employees, energy efficient appliances, sustainable food sources.

Keep an eye out for the famous biodiesel-powered, peanut-shaped vehicle.

Fair Oaks Farms now powers 42 tractor-trailers with compressed natural gas from methane, the largest project of its kind to date.

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

New research reveals that mushrooms and some vegetables can multiply rapidly when struck by lightning.

Suit allows its human wearer to breathe liquid like a fish, making deeper dives possible.

New rose will be less prone to wilting and will allow for longer lasting Valentine's Day bouquets.

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti

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

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.

Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem.

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.

Hydroelectric power has not received the attention that solar and wind enjoy, but that could be changing.

Breakthroughs in artificial photosynthesis could help harness the sun's power for clean, efficient production of liquid hydrogen.

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.

Increased renewables, decreased emissions and falling energy prices. Germany's ambitious energy plan may be starting to pay off.

Australian teen's invention could help make clean water easy and affordable to access.

Build enough Powerwall batteries and you can run the world on renewable resources.

The Swedish furniture giant is spending staggering amounts on renewables and climate adaptation, putting entire countries to shame.

Technology could be used to generate electricity or even propel tiny toy cars.

With the power of 5,000 suns, the real engineering breakthrough with the Solar Sunflower might be its cooling system.

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.

The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker.

Although solar panels do most of the heavy lifting, so to speak.

Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy.

Tyer Wind has based its proposed wind turbines on a hummingbird flapping its wings.

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is instituting a plan to power its ships using dead fish, part of an effort to be more environmentally sound.

Advanced methane capture could make a significant dent in U.S. energy demand.