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Doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables instead of pills

You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time.




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Blue Legacy - An interview with Louisiana musician Tab Benoit

The local activist and artist speaks up for the wetlands in his home state.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ecollywood: Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley, Jr.

Video: Ed Begley Jr. and Jeff Goldblum suggest ways to save money & help the planet.




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In the Field: Farm to table at Cha Bella

Video: Visit a restaurant where every staffer spends time on the restaurant farm.




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Ecollywood: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis

Video: Greg Grunberg & Wendy Davis offer their eco-tips.



  • Arts & Culture

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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 1

Watch Part I of Chuck's exclusive interview and take the quiz below to win tickets to the 10,000 Lakes Festival.




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Chuck Leavell and Widespread Panic's John Bell - Part 2

Watch part 2 of Chuck's interview with Widespread Panic's John Bell.



  • Arts & Culture

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Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in




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Bee Saving Paper gives bees an energy boost

Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Tiny vignettes of garden beauty come to life in these macro photos

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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10 remarkable caterpillars and what they become

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What to know before you build a fence

Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Plants really don't like to be touched

A new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why can't clothes just be recycled?

Tons of textiles end up in landfills every year, and we need a solution.




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Creating edible treasure from would-be trash

Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed.




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China's Singles Day shopping spree leaves a trail of waste behind

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.




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7 unrecyclable items that really can be recycled

Breathe new life into hard-to-recycle junk with these innovative solutions.




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More and more, America's recyclable plastic is being burned, not recycled

Incineration has become America's stopgap solution following China's crackdown on imported foreign waste, and it's hurting low-income communities.




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Wild bees are recycling plastic, study finds

Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies.




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Aflac CEO named one of world's best

Harvard Business Review names Dan Amos one of the best-performing CEOs in the world.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest

Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions.



  • Research & Innovations

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The best way to solve a problem really may be to sleep on it

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



  • Research & Innovations

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Darwin may have been wrong about the origin of life on Earth

New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why confusion may be good for you

A new study suggests confusion can be a powerful learning tool, but only under the right circumstances.



  • Research & Innovations

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From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions

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



  • Research & Innovations

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Forget geniuses. Hard workers make the best role models.

Hard-working people like Thomas Edison make better role models, according to research that compared Albert Einstein to Edison.



  • Research & Innovations

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Your life story may be written in your teeth

The hard material known as cementum in our mouths may record our lives' most intimate details.



  • Research & Innovations

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Not even the most powerful computer can predict what a baby will become

A massive study finds that no research tool can predict the outcome of a human life.



  • Research & Innovations

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Who says jerky has to be beef?

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.




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If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti

A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.




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Watch the reactions when people are told they're beautiful

These before-and-after shots perfectly capture the moment a compliment is received.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why you should try a capsule wardrobe

It can be easy to get dressed in the morning; the key is fewer options.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Blondes might actually be smarter than those with other hair colors

A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to make microbead alternatives at home

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products?

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This bird with a haunting song can pretend to be a branch

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




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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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Crows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast food

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.




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A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year

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




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Endangered Hawaiian duck's comeback is a 'beacon of hope' for conservationists

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.




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Why new buildings in NYC are about to become much safer for birds

New York City passes bird-friendly building legislation to reduce collision risks for birds.




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Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.




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Influenza season begins, with latest start in 24 years

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



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Should schools be closed during flu outbreaks?

New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Flu season starts early -- and could be bad

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



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Influenza RX Sorbet: Cure your flu with dessert?

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



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why the flu vaccine may work better in women

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Can honeysuckle extract beat the flu?

New study is first to show that a natural product can directly target a virus.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to clean your house after it's been invaded by cold or flu

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.




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When's the best month to get a flu shot?

Drug stores start offering flu shots in early summer, but the CDC recommends getting a shot by the end of October.



  • Fitness & Well-Being