A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

A new study finds dogs rush in — but stay calm — when they hear their human crying.

Cody Sullivan received a standing ovation when he received his college certificate.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

Last year, they successfully hiked the entire Appalachian Trail when their daughter was just a baby.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

New research finds dads are happier than moms, and it might have to do with how much time they spend playing.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

It would make sense for Microsoft to either cut Windows RT out of the picture or somehow merge it with Windows Phone.

Microsoft faces strong competition on both desktop and mobile fronts. What can the new CEO do to ensure the company's success?

Headset was designed to help assist and enrich navigation for the visually impaired.

Picked no-VOC paints for your health and home air quality? Then ask California to regulate VOCs in common products.

The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

They might just kill a few sites that you know and love.

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable.

Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

Tofu makes a good substitute for eggs in this eggless egg salad recipe.

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.

Viral videos and social media have catapulted the once-rejected Orabrush into a mainstream product — first for people and now for pets.

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.

The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees.

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.

The bat-killing fungal infection known as white-nose syndrome has been found in two new U.S. states.

Cane toads have been introduced to many parts of the world with the intention of using them as natural pest control.

White-nose syndrome is still spreading wildly, but a few bat colonies may be showing signs of resistance.

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.

Killer shrimp, creatures that indiscriminately slay other animals without eating them, may soon join the list of invasive species living in the Great Lakes

The 3,000 to 4,000 fish that now run amok in Colorado's Teller Lake #5 likely spawned from 4 or 5 dumped pet goldfish.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.

Magnetic force fields may be the secret to deep space exploration.

The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days.

Life-affirming data from 1976 was dismissed as a 'false positive,' but former NASA scientist Gilbert V. Levin is speaking up.

Katie Leclerc's character gets a food truck on 'Switched at Birth.'