Four students have developed Google Glass image-recognition app called ThirdEye that verbally identifies objects for visually impaired people.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.

LEDs can stop sea turtles from dying in fishing nets, a new study finds, and without limiting how many fish are caught.

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.

Packed full of unhealthy nitrates, processed meats like hot dogs and bacon harbor health risks you should know about.

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.

The disruption ahead extends well beyond healthcare. Are you prepared?

To navigate the next normal, Indian insurers must consider the potential recovery scenarios and act quickly and decisively.

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Vanessa explains how to cut back on the waste of commuting.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

Turns out that food is one of the worst contaminants in the paper recycling process.

Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Many schools take hot lunches away from kids who have a negative balance in their lunch accounts.

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.

Once again, a vote in the U.K. demonstrates a demographic and cultural divide that's changing politics.

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

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

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.

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

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.

If you have teenage drivers and are trying to live within your means, here are a few tips for keeping insurance costs down.

​No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits.

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts, and you'll realize nuts are a great snack!

Aflac employee and Auburn alumnus rallies colleagues to raise more than $70,000 for boy with leukemia.

An Aflac CSR Hero volunteers to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in New Hampshire children who need it most.

Sea slugs could tell us a lot about why we fall into a food coma.

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.

A new study seeks to define what a 'hyper-palatable' food is, and how they're specifically designed to make us eat more than we should.

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.

Don't spend money on bottled electrolyte water when you can make your own. This homemade electrolyte drink is healthier than sugar-filled store-bought versions.

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

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.