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

A child's metabolism is similar to that of a well-trained endurance athlete.

A major study finds a lot of people are clinging to memories that didn't actually happen.

The software giant is expected to unveil its first tablet computer.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

If your taste buds demand bacon, but the price is straining your food budget, try a recipe that uses just a little bacon but brings a lot of bacon flavor.

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.

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.

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

Keeping discarded kitchens out of landfills is just the tip of the iceberg for this entrepreneur.

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.

How do these global cities stack up in being green?

The emerald ash borer, it turns out, is good eating, particularly among woodpeckers.

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.

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

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

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.

After killing 7 million bats in eastern North America, white-nose syndrome just made a 1,300-mile leap west.

Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet.

The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels.

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.

CBS' ELEMENTARY — TV series reduces waste; Lucy Liu saves energy.

Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

After the event, all the wood will be recycled or given away in Mexico to be used to build homes.

New Discovery series 'Lone Target' turns Joel Lambert into human prey.

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt

At a campaign stop, retired environmentalist Anthony Samsel asked Mitt Romney a question about coal-fired power plants. Romney's response surprised him.

A new IPCC report is about to come out that proves what we all know already -- there is most definitely a connection between climate change and extreme weather.

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country.

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.

Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad?

Actor says he's currently subsisting on a meager 500 calories per day for Ron Howard's new film 'In the Heart of the Sea'

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.

Tattoo may provide an inexpensive and noninvasive method for testing blood sugar levels, without the finger prick.

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

I caved and took the foodie quiz. Good news: I get to keep my job.

Some say that news articles from questionable sites shared on social media swayed the election, so these students took the challenge on.

Katie's Krops is helping kids fight hunger one garden at a time.

When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts.

With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures.

Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need.

Video: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, explores the national wildlife refuge system.

Never doubt the power of the humble frog. These miracles of nature might just help us sail through flu season.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

All that eggnog (or Champagne, or hot toddies) sounded good at the time, but now you're paying the price. We've got you covered.