Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far.

From two Apple expats comes the Nest Learning Thermostat, a cleverly intuitive household thermostat that picks up on your daily schedule as well as your heating

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

The sun-powered plane Solar Impulse demonstrates the vast potential for renewable energy after successfully setting the distance record for solar aviation.

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.

U.S. startup DroneSeed merges technology and forestry to give scorched woodlands a second chance from above.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Big money is being poured into a technology that could make it possible to modify your DNA.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

There are a few things you can do to wake up a mind that still wants to sleep.

As your salary increase, so can the urge to boost your standard of living. Here's how to avoid that trap.

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

The world needs more trees -- here are recommended varieties for planting.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples.

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

The creator of Tabasco sauce is often credited with a proliferation of large rodents called nutria in the swamps of Louisiana.

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."

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.

The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres.

Chuck Leavell on what the U.S. Green Building Council can learn from Georgia’s governor.

NASA is getting ready to launch a daring test flight of a capsule that could eventually bring humans to deep-space destinations like Mars or an asteroid.

NASA's huge supersonic parachute isn't ready to land astronauts on Mars just yet.

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

The Mars InSight lander, developed to peer deep into the red planet's interior, is slated to launch on the morning of May 5.

The delicate tremble of aspen leaves in low-wind conditions may generate enough backup energy to save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.

Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part.

Event showcased the latest green products to eat, wear, and buy.

While they declined a televised science debate, the candidates did provide written answers to 14 questions from the country's top scientists.

In a speech in Indonesia, Secretary of State John Kerry also derided "head in the sand" climate change deniers.

Teens with metabolic syndrome — a set of health conditions linked with the development of heart disease and diabetes — perform worse in school than their he

U.S. News and World Report dishes the dirt on the best diets of the year.

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.

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

Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence.

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.

On the way to a palliative care facility, cancer patient Ron McCartney had one request: a caramel sundae.