From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

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

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.

For decades, Proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at Alaska's Twin Lakes; his writings and films have left a legacy.

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.

The Sustainability in Prisons Project transforms prisoners’ lives while enriching the planet.

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.

Doctor and adventurer Ken Kamler sees a world full of medical miracles and sacred places, and he talks to MNN about the value of staying true to one’s self.

Cynthia Gentry believes playgrounds for all ages are the way to a more creative community.

Vidcode is challenging stereotypes and turning more girls into techies.

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Making a raised bed garden has never been easier thanks to these step by step instructions.

Soils rich in organic matter grow tasty vegetables and fruits, colorful flowers and strong trees and shrubs.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

Cash can keep you out of debt, but credit and debit cards are so convenient. Here are 8 times to definitely use one over the other.

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

Nutritionists say it's not just what we eat, but when we eat dinner that matters.

The health benefits of green tea continue to be discovered. Unlike other teas, green tea leaves are steamed, leaving a higher concentration of antioxidants.

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.

Kid Rock is using a sustainable brewery to brew his new American Badass Beer.

Standing Stone Brewing in Ashland, Ore., has eco-responsibility covered: Bicycles for employees, energy efficient appliances, sustainable food sources.

Lipids derived from gator fat meet nearly all of the official standards for high-quality biodiesel.

A thought-provoking infographic explains how we could be turning our food waste into fuel.

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

Advancements in genetic engineering and selective breeding seem to crop up everyday. Now, floral geneticists are working on flower varieties that contain geneti

Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.

Brrr.

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.

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