Looking back at the first Thanksgiving offers a way forward for us, says Michael Berman.

Loving animals may have been passed down genetically from ancestors who appreciated their services.

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.

The discovery of rare pterosaur eggs is being heralded as one of the most extraordinary discoveries in paleontology.

The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales.

Most of the methane that humans emit comes from natural gas, landfills, coal mining and manure management, but methane is almost everywhere and it comes from so

This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say.

The gassy hotspot is centered over New Mexico's San Juan Basin, where some 40,000 wells suck out natural gas trapped in coal seams.

Even though Earth is already in an ice age, a surplus of ice is the least of our worries.

New study finds that nanoparticles commonly used in antibacterial socks may significantly boost greenhouse gas emissions.

A new study explores the implications of a Greenland that's actually green.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years.

Asian Mushroom Soup is a good vegetarian soup to add to your weekday repertoire. It includes kaffir lime leaves and birds-eye chili.

By foraging in your backyard, you can turn a crop of cheerful but maligned dandelions into a tasty, traditional French soup.

Working with the nonprofit Solar Aid, students earn enough to bring electric light to a school in Kenya

Over 60,000 members of the People’s Liberation Army will help increase the total acreage of forested land in China from 21 to 23 percent.

Each of us is a cloud of microscopic particles, chemicals and microorganisms swirling around us that's always there. It's called an exposome, and it's unique.

Researchers suspect it could be in reaction to melting sea ice as well as human noise pollution.

Decades after the first of the iconic orange phones began washing ashore, a French community finally has answers.

Cheap solar panels, micro-inverters, and plug-in technology make DIY solar a reality for the first time.

Passive solar is pretty simple. The solar part is obvious: It refers to the sun. The passive part means it works without any mechanical devices, added energy in

The basic principles are pretty straightforward, but getting all the details right can be challenging. Probably the biggest issue is finding the right combinati

With a major summertime 'drinking holiday' just around the bend, make sure that you have a few libation-related odds and ends on hand for when your thirsty part

Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.

You can fly! New thrill attraction at London's Archbishop's Park caters to urban adventurers with Peter Pan aspirations.

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.

I hiked to see flowing lava in Hawai‘i. Now I can't shut up about it.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

From a man wearing a minotaur mask to a collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were the 2018 Sony World Photography winners.

Some trails are more attractive for solo treks because of their blend of solitude and safety.

Austin's Lions Municipal Golf Course is one of 10 at-risk sites featured in a new report from The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

Paterson vetoes anti-fracking bill, but at the same time extends a more narrowly written moratorium on fracking.

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.

Some of the proceeds from Lubanzi wines, which are imported South Africa, goes to help the vineyard workers and their families.

In 2015, Albuquerque launched an innovative program aimed at helping the area's homeless. Instead of ticketing panhandlers, city officials offered them jobs.

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.

The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back.

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Austan Goolsbee is seeking feedback from small business owners and entrepreneurs.

The universe's strongest source of energy may be the solution to one of Earth's oldest conflicts.

Two inventors have built a table-sized, automated factory that can quickly manufacture pocket-sized solar panels that last longer and are cheaper than current p

If you're thinking about replacing utilities with solar panels, you'll need to research and take some considerations into account first.

A special coating could dramatically improve the percentage of energy that can be harvested from solar cells by splitting photons in two.

What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources.

GoSun Stove offers a new approach to solar-powered cooking with a heated tube used to prepare food.

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.