North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina may have something to gain when it comes to offshore drilling, but the events of 2010 remind us that they also have

Robert Hulseman, the man who created the iconic cup, has died, but his impact lives on.

We may be able to hack our brains to solve problems while we sleep.

Scientists may have finally figured out why ice sends us spinning out of control.

By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

The virtues of preparing a home-cooked meal for one's family has been extolled as the answer to all of our food problems, but is that realistic?

Eating food for healthy hair isn't a new, but did you know that hair problems like thinning or going prematurely gray can be prevented with food?

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

Human noise is changing how some birds sing, while causing chronic stress and reproductive problems in others.

The drab potoo bird uses its coloring to disguise itself as a tree limb.

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.

California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500.

Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have o

Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer.

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The EPA is proposing a two-thirds cut in gasoline's sulfur content, but refiners say the new law will push up gas prices.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy.

It could be sleep apnea or allergies causing that horrific sound.

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.

Among the real environmental repercussions of meat production is it uses more fertilizers and pesticides than any other industry (sprayed directly on the animal

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.

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

Organic gardening brings benefits to both you and the plant

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

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.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

The highly anticipated successor to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in spring 2021.

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.

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

​One of the best skills you can give your college student is practice with money management, preferably while they still live under your roof.

​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.

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

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

A major new study examines the impact of certain foods on both the body and the planet.