He may be one of the most famous men who ever lived, but there's plenty to learn about Nelson Mandela.

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.

Beyond their undeniable cuteness, there's a lot more to discover about these wonderfully odd creatures.

Confused by kohlrabi? Daunted by dandelions? We're here to help. Here's a handy guide to edible leafy greens.

Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.

There's more to an alpaca than their quirky good looks. Did you know the fiber from their fleece is flame-resistant? Here are 11 alpaca facts you may not know.

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.

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

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.

Paul Hawken's latest book, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,' focuses on fixes rather than fighting.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

A new baby has been keeping the author of "Good and Cheap" busy, but Leanne Brown is looking ahead to how she can inspire people to eat well next.

In the age of Kindles and chain bookstores, some of these towns are vehemently opposed to e-readers and brand-name booksellers.

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

If you want to read more books, these tips — setting goals, making it a habit, reading what you love and more — will help you up your book game.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Writer Stacy Tornio didn't think she'd get such an enthusiastic response from her son Jack about writing a book.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Inside this giant city are impressive parks, a fledgling organic scene and world-class subways and railways.

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

From the grocery store to the great pacific garbage patch, this short will open your eyes and tug at your heart.

To qualify as biodegradable, plastic must be scientifically proven to break down completely within a short time, but even plastic certified as biodegradable may

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

New research finds that the Great Lakes are becoming polluted with the same plastic particles responsible for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Angela Sun investigated several aspects of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in her documentary "Plastic Paradise."

A new study reveals the global pace of plastic pollution, where it's coming from, and how we might start to stem the tide.

Let your dog slow down and sniff for food with this easy DIY snuffle mat.

Adopting a blind dog isn't hard just different. Here's how you and your family can prepare your home to accommodate a special needs dog.

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

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

Love Twinkies but hate the high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and scary preservatives? Bake your own Twinks!

Fewer manufacturers are using high fructose corn syrup in their products, but they aren’t making them less sweet.

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

In which we reveal that cows can swim, have accents and can smell things from 6 miles away.

Need something to serve your organic Super Bowl chili out of? Here's the inside scoop...

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.