A new study reveals mosquito DNA in the guano of two widespread North American bat species.

Earth Overshoot Day is the day we go into 'nature debt,' utilizing more than the year's supply of water, forest and agricultural resources.

The jaguar crept past a camera trap set up to record the elusive cats in a French Guiana rainforest.

Shafts that haven't been closed could be transformed into geothermal boilers to produce heat and hot water for nearby communities.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a blend of the old and the new. An ecologically and financially-efficient option.

In North America alone, there is enough energy trapped beneath the Earth's surface to produce 10 times as much electricity as coal currently does.

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.

Hot springs are generally considered to be destinations of rest and relaxation, but that's not always the case!

Drunken fruit flies may lead the way to a solution for human alcohol addiction.

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.

Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career.

Take your old writing instruments to Office Depot this week and earn Sanford coupons.

A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000.

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.

Leaders during the Cancun climate meetings are walking a fine line of keeping expectations in perspective, but also wanting to get something done as deadlines l

Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16?

Christiana Figueres says any agreement will be a step in the right direction, but it's clear she's not convinced Cancun will be a huge step.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.

There's so much more strangeness to sloths, our favorite slow-moving creatures, than meets the eye!

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

Things you otter know about these charismatic mammals found around the world.

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.

Fox News' resident rightwing rodeo clown pulls out a heaping dose of hypocrisy when he accuses world leaders gathered in Copenhagen of 'fear mongering'.

A set of 80-year-old photographs discovered in a basement archive reveals the remarkable sensitivity of Greenland's glaciers to climate change, according to a n

This summer's unprecedented melt for the icy white cap over Arctic waters appears to have come to a stop on Sunday, Sept. 16, setting a new record low for Arcti

Austria's Pasterze Glacier is quickly disappearing, but thanks to this giant, super-zoomable photo, at least you can see it up close before it's gone.

Meet Yeti, a faithful rover of the robotic kind that sniffs out dangerous crevasses for convoys crossing glaciers.

Greenpeace was trying to film mountain scenery at Glacier National Park, but a curious marmot had other ideas.

Greenland is famous for its massive glaciers, but the region was relatively free of ice until about 2.7 million years ago.

If you visit Churchill, Manitoba, you won't be bouncing around like you're on the moon, but its lower gravity is a scientific oddity.

A new study finds footwear desensitizes feet and may even affect balance. It's time to embrace the callus.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.

Toyota introduces the Prius family to America with a fun new media campaign.

Limbaugh blasts GM for trying to sell the Chevrolet Volt in China, but his central premise (based on a New York Times story, no less) may be wrong.

Don't miss the best original stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.

The 2012 Toyota Prius V is capable of 44mpg in the city.

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.

A Toyota Prius designed for the young urban driver will be available in March 2012.

Few hybrids or electric vehicles brought celebs to this year's Academy Awards.