These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.

World Rhino Day has us thinking about how amazing this animal really is, and how close we are to losing it forever.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

These extraordinary marine mammals share a lot in common with humans.

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

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

TV personality and radio host dedicates an entire segment of her MSNBC show to examining the nest of lies Glenn Beck used in recent statements about weather and

Bigger surface melts in recent years are softening the interior of the ice like a stick of butter.

Is Antarctic ice getting bigger or shrinking? Could the melting be caused by volcanoes? Get the answers to commonly asked questions.

These aerial images highlight the devastating effect global warming has on the arctic.

Need a gift for dad in a hurry? Here are six great Father's Day gifts you can whip up this weekend.

Sure, there are deadbeats, but for the most part, modern dads are ripping apart old pop-culture tropes.

"Are electric vehicles fast?" "Do they work in winter?" "Can I really give up visiting the gas station?" Get the facts on EVs.

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.

Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.

BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?

GM executives and defiant drivers rally to debunk Newt Gingrich's recent claim on the presidential campaign trail.

The show opens up today for members of the media.

With all the terminology about green cars and climate change, it's hard to make sense of it all. This graphic from One Block off the Grid breaks it down, from t

This blogger and her sister were tasked with driving a stretch of historic Route 66 on a single tank of gas in the new Ford Fusion Energi plugin hybrid.

Despite $2 a gallon gas, automakers are still going green, and the popularity of the gas-electric range extender format is just one example.

55 mpg would be great, but an Eco model would be even better.

The all-new Niro is joined by revamped versions of the Optima.

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.

If you have an indoor cat, you have a litter box. Finding a good place to keep the box is tricky, especially if you live in a small place. Here are some ideas.

Have too little time to hit the gym — or too few bucks to join one? Here, then, is some guidance on how to build muscle without the gym.

Hanging a birdhouse means considering not only the birds but also the tree. Here's how to protect your trees and your feathered friends.

It's more than just cured meat.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Don't sweat, try these simple tips in and around the gym.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Make your drive to work a little more green.

The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway will facilitate exploration missions of the moon and serve as a gateway for deep space missions to Mars.

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Eight year old artistic genius has been compared to masters such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.

Cloud gazing is no longer an activity reserved for the outdoors, thanks to these life-like but surreal indoor clouds created by artist Berndnaut Smilde.

Actor is taken to court over 17 bronze horse and bison sculptures he commissioned back in the late '90s.

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.

The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science.

For centuries, art and science have informed one another, and the result has been some spectacular creativity.

It sounds totally familiar, yet completely new.

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carved intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.

A new survey shows that fewer Americans are interested in flex fuel vehicles and instead prefer fuel-efficient standard gasoline models.

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

Is our sea salt consumption creating thyroid problems? Regardless of how you feel about iodine, here are the simple facts about this popular mineral.

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

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.