A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese.

When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur.

The shell doesn't always protect eggs from becoming infected with salmonella.

Most nuts are safe to eat past their best-by date, but eventually almonds, cashews and other nuts will go rancid.

Those food storage beeswax cloths and bags you've been noticing? They work.

The government shutdown has forced the Food and Drug Administration to significantly reduce the number of inspections it's able to do.

19 newly discovered dwarf galaxies are missing dark matter.

Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star.

Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy.

The sounds the sun makes would not be music to human ears.

Everybody is avoiding the stigma of being old. Here's why we need to get over it.

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.

This is going to be a major question in the very near future.

A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths.

There's a name for that. (And go easy on yourself; you're probably not a fraud.)

7-Eleven is selling plastic-wrapped bananas that stay fresh longer. Is the convenience store chain slapping Mother Nature in the face?

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.

The USDA wants Americans to "Know Their Farmers, Know Their Flowers."

You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time.

Local young people are leaving the wetlands for jobs in cities partly because the Dead Zone is eradicating the Gulf of Mexico’s shrimp supplies.

Video: Alexandra Cousteau and Expedition Blue Planet follow Colorado's dry riverbed to its historic mouth in the Upper Gulf of California.

Alexandra Cousteau speaks with Pitt, who points out we have hit the age of limits on the Colorado.

Alexandra Cousteau revisits Scott St. Pierre in Louisiana and learns how he and others are coping with the oil spill.

NN and Eukanuba are looking for the Green Dog of the Year. Enter your dog for a chance to win a year's supply of Eukanuba Naturally Wild Formula

Send love into the world with a little bit of creativity and paint.

Matt Pember shares an excerpt from his new book that shows you how to make a miniature greenhouse using old windows.

The Department of Energy is hard at work making the U.S. energy efficient. Unfortunately, it failed its own energy audit.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $151 million to 37 forward-thinking energy research projects.

Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.

In the latest installment of the Faces of the Recovery Act video series, the U.S. Department of Energy showcases 1366 Technologies.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act update webinar archive is now available for viewing.

In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world."

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded $24 million to three algal biofuels research projects.

DOE Recovery Act awards continue with the recent announcement of $92 million in funding for energy research programs.

The Department of Energy has awarded $188 million to small businesses in 34 states to spur clean energy innovation, job creation and more.

The Department of Energy announced $5 million in funding for five wind energy projects.

The U.S. Department of Energy awards $57 million to 33 small business projects.

Although refrigerators continue to grow in size and become more tricked out, new standards will also require them to be drastically more energy efficient.

The DOE has awarded $5 million for offshore wind energy facilities and renewable ocean energy projects.

Learn how solar panels convert the sun’s rays into energy in this DOE video.

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $50 million loan to Vehicle Production Group for the creation of an eco-friendly accessible car.

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge, hosted by the Department of Energy.

Some number crunching based on the new 2009 Lawrence Livermore Labs analysis of U.S. energy use reveals that individuals (versus businesses) are responsible for

The fourth round of ARPA-E funding totals $130 million for five different program areas.

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects.

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.

The live Twitter chat will begin on June 27 at 1pm EDT.

The Department of Energy steps into pumpkin-carving territory with several energy-themed stencils for jack-o'-lanterns. You can choose from CFL bulb, solar arra

The Berkeley-trained, Nobel-winning physicist is planning a return to academia as well as California, but says he'll stay on at the DOE for a few more weeks.