Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.

The paper Unocup ditches plastic in a bid to reduce waste and improve ergonomics.

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.

Renewable energy has made great strides in the U.S. recently. But if you take a look around the globe, you'll find equally encouraging signs.

Even partial shade can dramatically cut an entire solar array's output — but not any more. An award-winning team believes it has the answer.

After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more.

High-voltage utilities are experimenting with generating energy from renewable feedstocks available locally.

Efficiency isn't sexy, but it gives you a lot more bang for the buck.

Louis Michaud's atmospheric vortex engine or AVE could power the world, if only the world would listen.

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

Scientists have discovered a novel new way of using microwaves to turn orange peels and other plant-based waste into plastic.

Researchers claim that using enzymes to convert biomass to hydrogen could yield significantly more energy than current biomass-to-ethanol efforts.

New book about the painkiller industry has already been optioned by Warner Bros.

Once-in-17-year event in West Virginia brings out the bright and brave to study – and eat! – cicadas.

More than 4,000 deadly snakes call this tiny 110-acre island home, including one species with venom that can 'melt human flesh.'

Watch what happens when an eager young lion cub gets in too deep (literally) while dining on a freshly killed buffalo.

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.

Handmade 'cuddlebatz' wraps swaddle distressed baby bats and make you forget all about vampires.

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.

Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it.

New fossil reminds us of the bizarre life that once inhabited our planet.

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.

A Christmas commercial from British retailer Argos inspires both parents and kids to dream big.

The secrets and science behind those giant balloon characters in the Macy's parade.

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

People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine.

Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic.

These fresh food marketplaces are a cultural connecting point that sell live and dead animals, but they have been linked to increased risk of disease.

You may think you like spending time alone, but these deserted roads stretch for hundreds of miles through remote areas with nary another human around.

New England's fall foliage wasn't always so colorful. Today's gorgeous scenery is the result of one of history's deadliest hurricanes.

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

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

Injured military K-9 from ISIS raid visits the White House.

Narwhal, the healthy and happy unicorn puppy, has a tail growing out of his forehead.

Kindergarten class in Michigan joins their 5-year-old classmate in court for his official adoption.

Research shows that reading to dogs helps struggling kids learn to read.

From amazing puppy rescues to grumpy feral cats, the decade was filled with wonderful pet stories that will warm your heart.

Perdita the cat has been dubbed the 'world's worst cat', but we know she's just misunderstood. And now, she's found her forever home.

Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrates team's Super Bowl win by paying adoption fees for pets at local shelter.

Animal shelters around the U.S. are running out of adoptable animals as more people take in fosters and adopt pets because they're at home more.

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.

30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Record-setting blizzard called Winter Storm Aubrey is expected to hit the midsection of the U.S., from Colorado to Minnesota.

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.

Flip flops can be bad for your feet when they cause muscle strain and don't offer arch support. No one can deny the carefree feeling of donning your flip-flops

Why waste money on store-bought when you can whip up these easy, luxurious DIY bath bombs at home?

If you're concerned about the chemicals in shaving cream and how they affect your health, consider making homemade DIY shaving cream instead.