Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?

e-gas cars and hydraulic hybrids

It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it.

new truck standards

The EPA is proposing new low-sulfur gasoline be phased in starting in 2017. Everybody's happy — well, everyone except Big Oil.

The ultra-efficient XL1 is on the market, but only in Europe. A 4-seat XL2 could come here at a lower price. Should Elio be worried?

Trade embargoes have kept Cuba's cars stuck in the '60s, complete with pitch-black diesel and nasty hydrocarbons.

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.

Mars may one day have rings similar to Saturn's famous halo, new research suggests.

Drought could kill vast swaths of forests around the world if global warming isn't contained, new research suggests.

Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain.

Warming trends have spiked in certain areas of the world as we battle against smog.

Donald Trump's ego is extreme, he may be a bellwether for politicians as a whole, and the U.S. public as a whole.

People with celiac disease can now trust that foods labeled "gluten-free" are safe for them to eat.

While cigarette sales are slumping, sales for cigars have more than doubled in the last decade.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)

Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy.

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want

Keep yourself safe from bacteria like salmonella by following these tips.

Aluminum is everywhere in our food and environment, but ingesting too much of it may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here's why and how to avoid it.

Warning: You may never look at dropped snacks the same way again.

Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?

As ocean temps rise, so may a toxin found in these edible creatures.

Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed.

The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids.

The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf.

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this gorgeous color composite picture of the moon from more than 100,000 photographs.

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.

A cosmic collision between two stars caused a stunning gas rainbow reaction.

NASA has released 'astonishing' results from the first up-close flyby of a Kuiper Belt space rock.

To find life on Mars, we may have to send probes and people into this hole.

Everyone spends all their time in open kitchens. Here's why they should get out of there.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

Should they be means tested, or should programs be universal?

Health and loneliness are intimately connected and you have to work on both.

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.

Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.

Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.

Clark Howard offers more money saving tips on weather stripping and light bulbs.

Learn what is green in the stimulus package.

Ditch the plastic letters and kitschy tourist magnets for something more in touch with nature for your fridge.

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?