Tips for moms on how, when, and what to talk about when talking to your son about puberty.

ncreasing fathers' support during pregnancy may lower rates of premature babies and babies born too small.

A compilation of some of the most disturbing factoids about BP and the federal government's response to the catastrophe.

There's a lot to sort out in Libya's post-Gadhafi era, but there should be good news for the American consumer.

A pilot project in Ithaca, N.Y. will rent space in a community freezer for people to store bulk meat purchases.

“Inconvenient Truth” producer Laurie David teams up with Katie Couric to make a film that has the Grocery Manufacturers Association defending its efforts.

Food and Water Watch parodies “Portlandia’s” awesome chicken sketch to make a point about factory farming inspections and urges consumers to take action.

A new report has some sobering statistics about how much food is wasted on the retail and consumer ends of the food chain.

Foods that are healthy also tend to be sustainable. Should the USDA guidelines reflect that?

Eko Atlantic will be the modern face of Nigeria, for better or for worse.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is reportedly being swamped with gifts from all around the world — including companies looking to score the benefit

There are a number of things you can do that will not only boost your fertility but also help ensure that you're in tip-top condition.

Instead of filling a storage space attached to their carport with junk, Craige and Jennifer Walters transformed it into a lovely tiny house for guests.

The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations.

Actor/activist excited to use new role to share that 'human well-being is intertwined fundamentally with biodiversity'.

“Eat Pretty” has simple nutrition information to transform your beauty routine – inside and out.

Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT.

Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments.

The Central Park Zoo’s celebrated star was made famous when an animal psychologist was called in to address the bear’s problems.

These creatures of the night could be the models for future aircraft.

These tiny, lightweight gadgets could mean huge savings for farmers.

Team at Seattle university is creating largest 3-D reconstruction that anyone has ever attempted, rebuilding the world one pixel at a time.

Video: Music can spark creativity in math and science.

From the birth of Jesus in a manger to the Star of Bethlehem, the details of the Nativity story show up in Christmas pageants and storefront windows everywhere.

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?

Most of the cars I test are plug-ins, so it was a culture shock to go to San Antonio and drive the big-tire SUVs ... on Dramamine ... at 100 mph ... while holdi

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop

The Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf earn top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Three tours of duty in the Middle East convinced Air Force veteran Tim Goodrich to buy a Nissan Leaf. He loves it — and he thinks cars like it can help revers

Nissan and Electronic Arts joined forces to bring electric vehicles to the popular SimCity game.

An honest story from an organic Japanese farm about what to do with an unneeded goat.

The United States has approved construction of new nuclear reactors for the first time in three decades. The two new reactors approved on Feb. 9 for Georgia wou

Fusion energy has proven an elusive goal.

So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage.

The physicist says that colonization of outer space is the only way we’ll survive.

Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape."

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

Magnesite has long been known as a CO2 absorber, but the slow rate of its growth made it a poor carbon storage option. Until now.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'

Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight.

Manchester's City of Trees scheme will plant one leafy specimen for every resident.

Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings.

BigPicture photo contest winners celebrate diversity of life while inspiring conservation.

Whole Foods is donating a portion of the proceeds from wines to Whole Planet Foundation to fund poverty alleviation in areas where they source products.

Inside a rather humdrum-looking suburban Washington, D.C., home, the typical family of 4 is replaced by a virtual clan as part of a $2.5M effort to test energy-

This incredible fruit boasts a wealth of nutritional benefits. If you've been avoiding them because of the cost, we'll show you why you shouldn't.

Exercise has been proven to help those with anxiety issues.

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