Mother's Day songs. In the history of rock, pop and ballads, there are simply way too many songs about mothers that, frankly, Mom would not be happy about.

MNN has assembled a 2010 guide to great, affordable green gifts that Mom will love.

Green guru Elizabeth Rogers offers tips for saving money on Mother's Day.

While Mother Nature is the main event this week, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating day just around the corner...

Our food blogger recommends books she loves as gifts for the mom you love.

11 planet-friendly presents that are guaranteed to delight eco-conscious moms.

Forget the fancy flowers and jewels. These sweet, simple gifts are the way to mom's heart this Mother's Day.

For something a little different this Mother’s Day, why not take your favorite mom on a cheese trail?

Meet the "Saints of Somalia," a mother-daughter doctor team who have built a hospital, a school, and a peaceful community in the face of oppression and a civil

While Mother Nature is undisputedly the center of attention this coming weekend, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating Sunday on the horizon ...

It feels great to celebrate and give back to our moms, and they deserve it, so the pressure’s always on when Mother’s Day pops up. You want to find somethin

Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day.

What does your mom really want for Mother's Day? (Hint: You won't find it at the store.)

Don't forget grandma this Mother's Day. The older women in your family have lots to share if you take the time to listen.

In honor of all the hard-working mothers in the animal kingdom, here's a collection of adorable baby animals being doted on by their moms.

Think sustainable pink for mom this Mother’s Day when you’re planning your celebrations.

So that you don't wind up gifting an awesome mum something too sentimental and/or last minute, a few singular Mother's Day gift picks ...

Put down those flowers and jewelry. Here's what mom really wants this Mother's Day.

The U.S. tradition began in 1911, but many other cultures offer their own twist on the Mother's Day theme. Mexico's celebration in particular looks like fun.

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.

Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

Here's a graphical glimpse at America's most endangered wildlife, where they live and how many are left.

Mankind does some weird things to save animals from extinction.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.

Local rum, strawberries and honey go into this classic frozen cocktail.

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.

Open up the liquor cabinet, pull out your shaker, and celebrate your hard work with a cocktail.

Low-calorie cocktails abound, even if they're not labeled as such. The key is knowing the amount of alcohol and sugar in what you're drinking.

Shake up your holiday drink options with these creamy cocktails that aren't eggnog.

A festive punch lets your guests know you're ready to celebrate.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets.

From what they eat to wear they live, test your giant panda knowledge with this quiz.

We use calendars to keep track of our days, our weeks and our years. But how much do we really know about them?

The veteran anchorman and <i>60 Minutes</i> host hosted me and frequent sparring partner Matt DeBord (car blogger for <i>Slate</i>) on his HDNet program. And th

In England, Tesco supermarket is overhauling its fresh produce department to fight food waste.

Are ex-KGB hackers behind "Climategate"? What's the latest drama in Copenhagen? Can a regular, affordable home really produce more power than it uses?

Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims.

Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns.

'Hackergate' — a desperate attempt by climate skeptics to revive the manufactured 'Climategate' scandal in advance of U.N. climate conference — will backfir

Earth Day has provided the occasion for a tsunami of eco-friendly apps for the iPhone and now Android gets some green love.

Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity.