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Oregon looks to map GMO crops for better transparency

Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation.




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Good Food Org Guide: Meet the nonprofits cultivating a better food system where you live

Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups.




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Whack your way out of winter with a handcrafted camp axe

With campfire season just around the corner, the Explorers Axe collection will help you chop — and look — smart.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Japanese researchers find better way to remove radiation from soil

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



  • Research & Innovations

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New report quantifies just how badly Russian waters are polluted by radioactive waste

According to a government study, Russia is covered with tens of thousands of ecological disasters.




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How a nuclear bomb could save Earth from an asteroid

A well-placed nuclear explosion could actually save humanity from a big asteroid hurtling toward Earth, just like in the movies, a new study suggests.




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Mutant butterflies found emerging from Fukushima radiation

Researchers have discovered that the butterflies' mutations are multiplying at an alarming rate through successive generations. If genetic damage done to one ge




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Worried about asteroids? Nuclear bombs could solve problem

If a dangerous asteroid pops onto the radar with no time to spare, nuclear bombs may be the best way to respond.




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Did kitty litter contribute to a radiation leak?

So-called "green" kitty litter may be a good idea for eco-conscious cat lovers, but it's a bad idea for nuclear waste storage.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Highest concentrations of Fukushima radiation in U.S. waters detected near San Francisco

Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Radioactive diamonds are turned into batteries that last for thousands of years

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




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Is asteroid mining James Cameron's next venture?

'Avatar' director and explorer listed as a backer of Planetary Resources, which promises to merge 'space exploration and natural resources.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Earth's water shortage may be explained by where it formed in solar system

Earth probably formed in a hotter, drier part of the solar system than previously thought, which could explain our planet's puzzling shortage of water, a new st



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 countries battling water issues

Here are 7 images of countries from space and the water concern that each nation faces.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Who holds the key to fresh water abundance? You

Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Is Kansas going to run out of water?

Nearly 70 percent of the groundwater stored in parts of the United States' High Plains Aquifer could be used up within 50 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Portland flushes 38 million gallons of water after teen tinkles in reservoir

Portland authorities faced a tough decision this week: Drain a reservoir or provide residents with tap water that a teen peed into?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New regulations force big food wasters to reuse, donate

Instead of food waste heading to the landfill, now it will be repurposed, donated, or turned into compost, animal feed, or clean energy.




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Snail hunts faster fish by drugging them with insulin

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.




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10 spectacular, record-setting waterfalls

From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Standing Rock protesters celebrate as pipeline is halted

Protesters celebrate in North Dakota as the Army halts the Dakota Access pipeline, but many of them still aren't leaving.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Infamous nuclear disaster site transforms into unlikely refuge for animals

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




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The Tesla Roadster: An electric bat out of hell

The Tesla Roadster always looked good on paper, but there's no substitute for actually driving one. Waiting for the electric future? It's here!




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Lease a Tesla Roadster today

Tesla Motors announces a new lease option for its electric supercar -- only $1,658 per month.




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Prime parking: Tesla Roadster parks in Moscow's Red Square

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




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Tesla Roadster rap perfect for IPO celebrations

'Dippin’ in my Tesla' not likely to get radio playtime, but it won't make your ears bleed either.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tesla Roadster 2.5: As the IPO soars, an icon gets a facelift

Tesla is running on glamor after launching its public offering, but its putting on a new shine with a freshening for the Roadster. No, it doesn't go any faster.




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Motor Trend writer favors the Volt over Tesla

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




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Tesla Roadster: The end of an era

The Tesla Roadster is nearing the end of its production run.




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From Tesla Roadster to Model S sedan

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




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George Clooney auctioning his Tesla Roadster

Cash raised will benefit efforts to monitor the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Sudan.



  • Arts & Culture

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Tesla unveils 90-second swap-out battery

The technology allows motorists to take out the old battery and put in a newly charged one in about one and a half minutes.




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George Clooney's Tesla Roadster left him stranded

Actor tells Esquire magazine that his early-model 2008 Tesla Roadster was not the most dependable vehicle.




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London air raid shelter houses carbon-neutral hydroponic farm

A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.



  • Arts & Culture

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British cemetery could be illuminated by energy generated by the deceased

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.



  • Research & Innovations

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Who says you can't enjoy ice cream in winter?

Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather.




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Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table?

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



  • Arts & Culture

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5 natural deodorant alternatives

If you’re concerned about the health effects of regular deodorants, here are some natural homemade deodorant options.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Marriage isn't the ticket to better health after all

Some studies show that marriage actually has a negative health effect.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Marketers hijack 'five or fewer'

'Don't eat anything with more than five ingredients' should be a simple rule, but it's getting complicated.




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Interview with an inspiring baker

Why are hundreds of people taking up the challenge to bake every loaf in the 'Bread Baker's Apprentice'? The organizer has some thoughts.




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Watermelon lowers blood pressure, study finds

With 'heart attack season' approaching, the sweet fruit could be a boon for Americans' health.




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Trader Joe's peanut butter recall spreads to other brands, nut butters and tahini

What started off as a recall of one version of Trader Joe’s peanut butter has spread to other brands of peanut butter, other nut butters and tahini.




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Watch: YouTube cooking show that centers on traditional food

Ariyele Ressler features simple, nourishing recipes in her YouTube cooking channel.




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Coconut milk or coconut water: What's the difference?

From boosting metabolism to post-workout hydration, does coconut water live up to its claims? And what about coconut milk?




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Food fraud: 10 counterfeit products we commonly consume

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




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Whole Foods announces sister chain with lower prices

The “hip, cool and tech-oriented” chain will target millennials.




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Whole Foods' latest whoops? Asparagus water

When a California Whole Foods store put three stalks of asparagus in a bottle of water and sold it for $5.99, the Internet called them on it.




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We're close to solving the mystery of those flashing lights on the moon

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