How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

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

Water leaks, especially those from plumbing pipes and fixtures, don't go away. They only get worse.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

Social drama unfolds on the social networking site Nextdoor.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.

Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

Want to be financially independent and retire early? Try this extreme saving plan called the FIRE movement.

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'

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.

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.

Lush, lovely and totally invasive, running bamboo has been branded as public enemy number one in several towns in the Northeast.

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.

New research could stop the spread of citrus greening, a disease that is killing Florida's oranges.

Killer shrimp, creatures that indiscriminately slay other animals without eating them, may soon join the list of invasive species living in the Great Lakes

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.

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 marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species.

Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group.

See how smart growth and conservation easements play a role in preserving the land of the Hudson River Valley.

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.

Mice zapped with cosmic rays can incur brain damage, suggesting that astronauts' brains could suffer over time on deep-space missions to Mars and beyond.

An innovative concept for tiny probes attached to gliders could one day allow small robots to explore intricate locales on Mars.

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.

Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part.

Book signing party supports animal rescue charity.

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.

Discovery hopes so as it debuts 'Shark After Dark.'

Idea of including environmental impact of food production won't fly this year.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

What would environmental policy look like under Paul Ryan? The U.S. vice presidential candidate is a self-proclaimed 'avid outdoorsman,' but his policies often

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

New interactive game takes a closer look at national policy choices that affect food security around the world.