Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.

Mowing a lawn every two weeks instead of weekly can boost the abundance of bees, according to a new study.

New research suggests paper wasps use facial recognition to work better alongside one another.

Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

A royal Bengal tiger takes refuge in a local man's bed from deadly floods near Kaziranga National Park.

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

Octopuses are the eight-armed wonders of the world's oceans.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

Off the coast of northwest Greenland, an enormous iceberg is beginning to go to pieces.

A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the "Big Freeze," the last major cold age on Earth, a new study

A gorgeous new video is the best way to experience Antarctica without even feeling chilly.

A massive iceberg, larger than the city of Chicago, broke off of Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier.

A study from the European Geosciences Union suggests that undersea barriers could limit sea level rise related to melting glaciers.

Just say NO ... to neckties this Father's Day. Instead, gift Dad with something that he'll use around the house like a Japanese gardening tool, a mending kit or

On the prowl for a Father's Day gift that's unique, useful and <i>not</i> a necktie? Consider a cigar ashtray made from recycled tequila bottles, a killer pair

On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill.

What discerning patriarch wouldn't appreciate a foosball bottle opener, a mason jar cocktail shaker or a dashing hanky to have around the house?

A bit of a chameleon, this new $25,995 car offers good looks, stellar utility and 47 mpg in the city or on the highway. If you try it, you'll like it.

It's more than just cured meat.

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The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics will be announced next week, and while the identity of the winner (or winners) is a closely guarded secret.

Do the natty Norwegian curling pants defy Olympic dress code?

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

Efficient public transportation, a vibrant organic scene and plenty of eco-conscious hotels make this Brazilian city worth a visit.

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

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

Material from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to be collected, melted down and rebuilt into a floating paradise for green tourism.

This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

The threat of coronavirus has made hand sanitizer hard to find at stores. Here's how to make homemade hand sanitizer.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.

Here's the most pesticide-contaminated produce, as well as the fruits and veggies with the fewest pesticides.

Here's the Environmental Working Group's 2017 list of fruit and veggies with the most and least pesticides.

Environmental Working Group's 2019 lists of fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest pesticide loads are out, and kale has joined the dirty one.

The two-stroke motor isn't new. There's probably one in your weed whacker. But Achates Power and other companies say they can turn around the two-stroke motor's

Chevrolet will be bringing its clean diesel technology to the domestic Cruze lineup.

As electric cars become increasingly mainstream, they're starting to build up a charge on social media around the world.

There are plenty of eco-options out there for smaller vehicles. But what if gas guzzlers went green?

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's staggeringly diverse terrain, and scientists are only now starting to dig into what it could all mean.

After a brain trauma, a man experienced seizures while solving sudoku puzzles.

'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence

The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is nearing record-breaking size again, scientists say.

Best-Ever Pluto Photos Show Breathtaking Views of Dwarf Planet

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

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.