New suspect in E. coli outbreak, wind power killing eagles, volcano erupts in Chile, and more.

New 'Dirty Dozen' released, autism linked to toxins, jellyfish worsen warming, and the world should brace itself for the weird weather to continue.

Water wars grip Texas, armadillos advance, snow boosts killer fungi, and more.

Experts warn of gas bubble, floods threaten nuke plant, lost penguin in rehab, and more.

Space junk haunts shuttle, heat wave hits U.S., critics boo 'Zookeeper,' and more.

U.S. bakes in heat wave, beef scare sweeps Japan, BP spills oil in Alaska, and more.

Record 'dead zones' plague U.S., new heat wave likely, toxic thaw in Arctic, and more.

Key fish in crisis, rhino wars escalate, rescued penguin to be released, and more.

Economic rut spurs ecological rush, EPA vs. 'glymes,' icebergs vs. drought, and more.

Schools save energy, E. coli spurs beef recall, Europe vs. Asia on rhinos, and more.

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.

Those so-called comfort foods aren't doing you any favors.

Anything with a diesel engine -- plane, boat, motorcycle -- can run on diesel, straight vegetable oil or biodiesel.

Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message a

Keep an eye out for the famous biodiesel-powered, peanut-shaped vehicle.

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.

Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands.

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.

North Carolina State University researchers have learned how to remotely control live cyborg cockroaches.

A scientist successfully used his mind to control the hand of a researcher playing a video game in another building.

Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes.

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.

It could represent a biodegradable solution to the omnipresent pollution clogging our landfills.

The Spanish tipple is no longer just for tapas. This fortified, food-friendly wine is having a revival among cocktail enthusiasts.

New studies link triclosan to osteoporosis and impaired muscle function.

Plant waste has been seen as a possible source of sustainable biofuels, now modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel.

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.

Kevin Daly has trained a lab full of bomb-sniffing moths, sparking the interest of the United States Department of Defense.

A company that turns cremated remains into diamonds has made headlines turning loved ones and celebrities into jewelry. Next up? Fido.

Sure, you've seen classics like 'A Christmas Story' and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' But have you heard of 'Holiday in Handcuffs'? We didn't think so.

Author John Temple was granted unprecedented access to the controversial family.

The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.

Dramatic video shows the moment Jeremy Wade swims up to the 20-foot, 200 pound giant snake.

The Aldabra banded snail was believed to have been driven to extinction by climate change, but researchers have found a few stragglers.

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.

Nile crocodiles are known for being maneaters, and now they've been accidentally introduced to Florida.

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.

There are slow gains in equality of pay and power. Frustrated women are working on it.

It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand.

The average smoker takes about six days of smoke breaks each year, so maybe nonsmokers deserve extra vacation days in return.

Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends.