Fleets of these 'artificial bees' could one day pollinate our crops just like real bees do.

Scientists still aren't entirely sure how the spiders make use of the carbon nanotubes, but their webs are the strongest ever recorded.

Scientists can now add code to bacterial DNA, and the bacteria pass it on to the next generation.

The enhanced silk was also 50 percent stronger than the regular stuff.

Researchers working on the ASSISI project recently tested the limits of interspecies communication by constructing a makeshift robot translator.

Smog in northern India is so bad, it's the equivalent of smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day.

Ambient noise can help mask sounds at night, but pink noise and brown noise may help you more than the white noise you've always heard about.

Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.

Clean energy sources are producing record amounts of power in markets across the world.

The concept shoe is reminiscent of the electronic-laced shoes from the 'Back to the Future' movies.

Build enough Powerwall batteries and you can run the world on renewable resources.

U.N. task force looks at turning one big problem into an energy resource.

Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have announced a new private coalition to help fund development of nascent sustainable technologies.

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.

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

By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel.

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

Your next camping trip should include this camp stove, which is capable of efficiently burning biomass materials like pine needles, small twigs and wood chips.

The new bi-fuel car runs on 'biogas,' which is already a big deal in Europe — and it's cheap, too.

Mayor announced a plan to offer his employees discounts to Weight Watchers.

Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C.

Watch street magician Andrew Mayne knock people's socks off with these eight stunts.

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

Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens.

Author John Temple was granted unprecedented access to the controversial family.

These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found.

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

Illacme tobini is the second leggiest animal species on the planet — but that's not it's only odd feature.

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.

Thanksgiving shoppers in search of the best holiday deals no longer have to head to the store.

There are so many things you can do with Raspberry Pi, an amazing, tiny computer.

When vandals took over an abandoned cow tunnel in Portslade in Brighton, the community took it back.

Homeless woman Emily Zamourka became a viral video star after singing in a Los Angeles metro station.

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.

A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners.

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.

Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair.

The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly.

'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer.