In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is instituting a plan to power its ships using dead fish, part of an effort to be more environmentally sound.

With more sophisticated satellite imagery, we can view Earth from space in new, enlightening ways that expand our understanding of the planet.

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

A Notre Dame football player turned fashion model has a new role: Eco-entrepreneur.

Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C.

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.

The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast.

Phylliroe is a type of nudibranch, or sea slug, that has evolved to look and swim like a fish. And that's not the only weird thing about it.

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.

Bizarre fish has evolved fins like no other and is capable of walking like a land animal.

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.

Video settles who is truly atop the ocean food chain.

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.

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

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.

Helicopter-like aerial drones will patrol off the coast of popular Australian beaches.

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.

This unexpected clash of alligators and sharks demonstrates which animal really sits atop the estuarine food chain.

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.

These invasive species are wreaking havoc on reefs and the fish that live amongst the coral.

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.

Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line.

The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.

The remains of a megalithic monument, the Dolmen of Guadalperal, have resurfaced in Spain.

The benefits of hobbies and how to choose an activity that can help take your mind off work and add some fun to your life.

Russian postwoman walks 25 miles to deliver mail and she's been doing it for half a century.

Harvard's Music Lab has spent five years compiling a large database of thousands of songs from all over the world — with some striking similarities.

The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.

The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing?

Mark your calendar for math holidays that celebrate moles, spirals and an endless string of numbers!

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.

Studies show that we track fecal matter, potentially deadly bacteria and fungus into our homes when we wear our shoes inside.

As Florida and the Southeast U.S. brace for Hurricane Irma's arrival as a Category 4 storm, several islands in the Caribbean are coping with the aftermath.

The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.

Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.

Crown shyness is a phenomenon where tree canopies don't touch, creating stark outlines between the treetops. Here are some theories about why it happens.

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.

'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer.

'To Be of Service' film shows how service dogs help veterans return to the world.

How you train your dog can affect his happiness and stress levels long-term, study finds.

So many animals don't have homes. Can you open up your home to one homeless animal, just for the holidays?

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.

If your favorite sport involves dog competitors, you are in for a treat on Thanksgiving Day when perfectly coiffed pooches representing 187 breeds and varieties