A single-celled, coral-killing creature with 'devil horns' has been found on microplastics in the open ocean.

A vast amount of the plastic garbage littering the surface of the ocean may be disappearing, a new study suggests.

A new study reveals the global pace of plastic pollution, where it's coming from, and how we might start to stem the tide.

Euthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

The Sodastream home soda maker will save you money and help keep plastic bottles out of the waste stream — just stay away from the company's Splenda-infused s

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.

Americans waste a pound of food per person each day.

A flavorless watermelon is a reason for a good cry.

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming

In the wake of the big Northeast storm, here's a look at some of the smart all-wheel drive choices for getting you through snow and ice

With more than 1,000 horsepower and 600 miles of range, this green car is sexy, fast and interesting — but it’s only in prototype mode.

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

Astronomers think dark matter forms fine-grained but incredibly long streams throughout the universe.

Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5.

The extinct relative of giraffes, Xenokeryx amidalae, takes its moniker from Queen Padmé Amidala, the wife of Anakin Skywalker.

On Dec. 21, the top half of the planet faces away from the sun, leaving the North Pole in complete darkness.

The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America.

A lack of social connection may have a negative impact on your physical health, new research suggests.

Levels of arsenic in rice appear to be too low to pose health risks over the short term.

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water.

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.

Meant to satisfy vegans and carnivores, the shredded organic tofu filling is now available at all Chipotle restaurants.

Chefs across the country are competing in the Better Burger Project, blending mushrooms with meat to create a more nutritious patty.

Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out.

Your water won't 'go bad' after that date, but there are good reasons it's on the bottle.

Sometimes when the weather is hot, cooking isn't appealing. Luckily, these leftovers taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants.

Aluminum foil may be convenient, but it may also be toxic. Here are some alternatives for when you're cooking over high heat.

Hype builds around Bloom Energy's flagship solid oxide fuel cell -- a cleaner, greener 'power plant in a box.'

A Penn State lab has found a way to make hydrogen fuel from wastewater and seawater with no emissions. So why aren't we doing this?

The technology would pack a lot of energy into a small space and allow laptops and iPhones to run for weeks without refueling.

A team of experts say the deadly explosion was caused by a buildup of static electricity after flying through a thunderstorm.

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.

Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface.