Pittsburgh is one of the Eastern United States' former industrial powerhouses that has been successful in reinventing itself. Previously known for its now-shutt

Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city, is a hub for commerce and tourism in the country's southeastern coastal region. Though most would-be visitors are seduced

Belize, a tiny nation on Central America's Caribbean coastline, is at once accessible and remote. The country boasts a low population density (330,000 people li

Macau is usually associated with blackjack and baccarat. The East Asian gambling mecca, made up of a small peninsula and two islands that are now connected by a

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I

With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa

Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m

Las Vegas might be the king of Nevada's tourism industry, but Reno, Nevada's second largest city, is a tourism and gambling hotspot in its own right. Its neon m

Monaco is a tiny, independent city-state on the Mediterranean, surrounded by the French Riviera. It is famous for its glitzy casinos, Grand Prix race and imposs

In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd

This winter, New Hampshire will be the setting for some serious presidential primary campaigning and the non-stop news coverage that goes with it. However, for

Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Pacific Ocean between Japan's four main islands and Taiwan. The prefecture’s namesake, Okinawa Island, is know

The city of Auckland sits at the center of the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand. The nation is probably best known for its tradition of shepherding, for

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.

Birmingham sits at the center of England's West Midlands region. Though it is not on many international tourists' radar, it is the second-largest city in the co

Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N

A new study by two graduate students from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego found that a little over nine percent of the fish that swim ne

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

Kids are fond of one fruit in particular, but most still aren't eating enough fruit each day.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

Americans waste a pound of food per person each day.

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.

In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice

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While out on a trip to photograph Arizona's latest winter storm, I came across this camouflaged Cadillac ELR.

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Everyone assumes that wild and wooly New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York have this nailed, but not so!

Micro Mollusk Breaks Record for World's Tiniest Snail

Astronomers have found what may be the oldest stars in the Milky Way.

How do you build the world’s lightest metal? Make it mainly from air, according to scientists.

Noticing the galaxy was a lucky catch by the Hubble telescope.

On Dec. 21, the top half of the planet faces away from the sun, leaving the North Pole in complete darkness.

Here's a look at 10 newly identified, and exceptionally strange, animals, both living and extinct discovered in 2015.

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.