Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil.

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong?

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.

How much money can you save by making certain green changes in your life? We'll tell you.

Community woodworking shops become popular, insect wings microscopically shred bacteria, and the size of ExxonMobil's Arkansas oil spill grows.

How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment?

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

Watch how carefully a large dam is deconstructed in this time-lapse video showing the removal of Oregon's Gold Ray dam.

Many of the well-preserved fossils show the internal organs of several different arthropods.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Denver and Oakland vote to decriminalize magic mushrooms, showing support for psychedelic drug psilocybin. Other cities have similar laws on tap.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

Although the Tesla Roadster is already on the streets of America, one Motor Trend writer favors the upcoming Chevy Volt over the electric supercar.

It's still early as electric and plug-in hybrid cars roll out, but it's time to call likely winners and also-rans.

The new electric crossover is a slam-dunk because it's built on an existing platform; and because it takes all the sting out of owning an electric car -- or an

Alison and her husband Doug are upgrading from the Tesla Roadster to the Model S sedan to accommodate their growing family.

The rubber is meeting the road, as the keys to the first Tesla sedans are handed to real, live customers. So far, the reaction is ecstatic, but will the company

Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving.

Elon Musk went open-source at his other company, SpaceX, years ago. The aim here is to increase the appeal of electric cars in the marketplace.

British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels.

Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube.

John Pawson's Life House beckons frazzled renters with a 'zone of extreme calm.'

Likened to a cathedral, the ornate Crossness Pumping Station reopens for public tours following extensive rehabbing.

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.

Now that fresh, local tomato season is just about done, you're probably going to have to open a few cans.

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.

Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays.

For when the Sheraton just isn't terrifying enough ...

If your puffy face isn't the result of a medical issue, there are likely some lifestyle reasons.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.

Artist Day Schildkret creates morning altars out of flowers, bark and leaves every day.

The Prius-driving, organic chicken-buying crowd give us something to snicker about in the Whole Foods Parking Lot.

The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.

The natural and organic chain of grocery stores promises full GMO transparency by 2018.

Coffee, olive oil and fish are just some of the adulterated and intentionally mislabeled foods regularly passed off as something they’re not.

Why is a soap company so heavily involved in a food labeling initiative? Knowing a bit about the activist history of the brand explains why.

Located down the road from the 2012 HGTV Green Home in the South's preeminent New Urbanist eco-community, the Bosch Zero Energy Home blends country charm with a

Scientists have found a massive deposit inside the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the moon, and it's having a significant impact on the moon's gravitational field.

A German scientist's AI-powered lunar telescope aims to decipher the moon's twinkling lights.

Full moons can disturb your sleep, but it's the lunar cycle that's to blame, not the light.

Not only are lentils a powerhouse of nutrition, but they have nearly limitless possibility for delicious dishes from burgers to salads.

Broccoli is one of those miracle veggies we should eat every day. Here are smart, simple recipes to help you accomplish that goal.

New research suggests that a gram of cinnamon a day can help reduce blood sugar and may boost metabolism.