Rodney Smith Jr. launched a grassroots movement, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, to change the world with his lawn mower.

Boyan Slat’s system has arrived at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and it's already collecting plastic.

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.

Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning discusses why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional character.

Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities.

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?

Jellyfish have outlived the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years, some might be capable of living forever, and they've even been to space.

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.

Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake.

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass.

Scientists are at a loss to explain why infants seem largely resistant to the coronavirus, but new studies are providing clues.

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.

Maybe it was on a meditation retreat.

Orangutan extends hand to 'rescue' man in snake-infested water during safari in Borneo.

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.

Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect.

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.

The endangered kakapo parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously.

A lot is riding on the wings of six baby sea eagles released on the Isle of Wight. They are pioneers of a project to bring the birds back to southern England.

It looks like nothing else ever seen on Earth, but the bizarre 'Tully Monster' is still waiting on a definitive classification.

Figuring out the precise brightness of the moon will help with more accurate satellite views.

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.

One way to make life a little easier is to focus first on the door of the coop. Here's how.

You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals?

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.

Explore a variety of solutions for acid rain.

Air pollution from auto exhaust and other sources now poses one of the most serious health risks.

Have you ever looked up on a crisp fall day and noticed how brilliant and clear the blue sky is? That's not just your imagination.

Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall leaf colors each year.

What you experience in autumn is hard to express in words — but that hasn't stopped writers and thinkers around the world from trying.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

Award-winning photographer Tim Laman explores the imperiled lives and lost culture of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.

Old newspapers gain new life as evocative sculptures that tell a story about the relationship between humans and animals.

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.

Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research.

Many people don't see arachnids as 'cute,' but maybe they've never laid eyes on a peacock jumping spider.

'The Land of the Strays' is a dog's paradise.

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.

A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet.

Panorama gives viewers a glimpse of the geological landmarks in Curiosity's vicinity, including the Gale Crater Rim, Upper Mount Sharp and the Murray Buttes.

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.

Native to East Asia, these frequently misrepresented animals are gentle creatures that serve as major icons in Japanese culture.

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.

This DIY kitchen project couldn't be easier.