nc

Government shutdown: How it affects food assistance

What will happen to WIC, SNAP and the federal school lunch program if the shutdown is prolonged?




nc

Should sustainability info be included in dietary guidelines?

Foods that are healthy also tend to be sustainable. Should the USDA guidelines reflect that?




nc

USDA encourages ignoring sell-by date on some foods

In its Week in Review video, a USDA rep says it’s OK to eat that dry pasta several months past its sell-by date.




nc

Global Green hands out awards, announces three-part Sandy rebuilding scheme

With a focus on solar, schools and citizen entrepreneurs, Global Green USA formally announces its plan to help devastated-by-Sandy communities in New York and N




nc

Ancient Antarctic iceberg flotilla caused huge sea-level rise

Antarctica's melting glaciers launched so many icebergs into the ocean 14,600 years ago that sea level rose 6.5 feet in just 100 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

nc

Will the ancient sunken forests of New Hampshire ever appear again?

From N.H. to Nova Scotia, Ancient forests emerge only during rare periods of extreme low tide.



  • Climate & Weather

nc

Alicia Silverstone seeks vegan pregnancy input for next book

Actress and healthy living author is sourcing stories from other mothers for her new book "The Kind Mama."




nc

Is there an eco-friendly pregnancy test?

Start your eco-friendly parenting efforts even before you welcome your bundle of joy with earth-friendly pregnancy tests.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

Alicia Silverstone launches vegan breastmilk co-op

Silverstone hopes to connect vegan moms who have extra breastmilk to share with others in need.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

For kids' eating habits, preferences start at birth

Researchers find that breastfed children were exposed to more food flavors and were therefore more likely to be healthier eaters than their non-breastfed peers.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

What to pack in a modern pregnancy go-bag

This isn't your mother's hospital suitcase. Here's what you really need for the big day.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

10 skin care ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

You know what foods to avoid during pregnancy, but what about the ingredients you use on your skin? Here's a list of what you should avoid during pregnancy.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

Trying to conceive? The do's and don'ts to boosting fertility

There are a number of things you can do that will not only boost your fertility but also help ensure that you're in tip-top condition.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

nc

'Advanced camping' in a school bus-turned-tiny house [Video]

Max, in exchange for a bit of household help, resides part-time on his elderly mother's rural property in a converted school bus.



  • Remodeling & Design

nc

Denver's bike-sharing program may be unconstitutional, says candidate for governor

Is Denver's B-Cycle program nothing but a form of U.N. control of the city? The Mayoral Republican gubernatorial frontrunner thinks so.




nc

George Clooney launches high-tech Satellite Sentinel Project

Actor teams with Google and the United Nations to collect real-time satellite imagery of war-torn Sudan region.




nc

Mongolia's Gobi bear clings to existence

Mongolia, the host of this year's World Environment Day, is home to Earth's rarest bear. Conservationists hope 2013 will mark the start of its comeback.




nc

8 signs you may have a magnesium deficiency

You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

5 vegetarian breakfast foods that keep you full until lunch

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.




nc

Does it really make a difference if you tear or chop vegetables?

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.




nc

5 nootropic foods to boost brain function

You can get all the brain-boosting benefits from these nootropic foods instead of taking supplements, which aren't regulated.




nc

Brilliant things happen when science and photography collide

Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science.




nc

Proposal to ban trade in polar bear parts fails at international wildlife conference

The U.S.-backed proposal was opposed by Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the world's polar bears.




nc

Breast cancer and body rhythms

Video: Could working the night shift alter a woman's body clock enough to cause breast cancer?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Engineering and music: A powerful duet for art and science

These engineers and musicians are hitting just the right notes.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Citizen science and the study of birds

Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Conducting science experiments behind bars

Unlocking the mysteries of science in the unlikeliest of places: Prison.



  • Research & Innovations

nc

Science of shopping: Cameras and software that track our buying behavior

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.




nc

The coolest moments in science

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most memorable Science Nation moments in two years of fascinating weekly videos.



  • Research & Innovations

nc

Crabs put the pinch on Cape Cod marshes

Hungry purple marsh crabs threaten Cape Cod salt marshes by eating crucial cordgrass.



  • Wilderness & Resources

nc

Ancient amulet unearthed in Cyprus has curious palindrome inscription

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Evolution deniers believe in 'smorgasbord' of science

These well-educated believers have positive views of science but selectively reject certain theories that conflict with their religious beliefs.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Mummy found hiding inside ancient Buddha statue

A Chinese statue of a Buddha has revealed a hidden surprise: The mummified remains of a monk who lived nearly 1,000 years ago.



  • Research & Innovations

nc

Many ancient Egyptian animal mummies were just mud

Roughly a third of all scanned mummies contained no body inside.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Pope Francis takes climate debate to a new level

The pontiff's sweeping new encyclical is meant not just for Earth's 1.2 billion Catholics, but for 'every person living on this planet.'



  • Climate & Weather

nc

5 ancient burials that affirm our bond with animals

Many animals have been found buried with the same level of care as humans, suggesting a deep bond between humans and animals.




nc

Ancient stone engravings could be long lost religious text

2,500-year-old stone slab could offer clues to deciphering the lost language and religion of the Etruscans.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Tiny golden scrolls found on 2,000-year-old skeleton contain ancient magic spells

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

The ancient tomb of Santa Claus may be hiding under a Turkish church

Archaeologists conducting digital surveys below the surface of St. Nicholas Church have discovered an untouched temple.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Archaeologists just discovered an ancient South American mystery religion

Artifacts uncovered at the bottom of Lake Titicaca show this religion pre-dated the Incas by 500 years.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Selling Hummer to China: Good riddance!

There is indeed a national security issue raised by selling this ex-military brand to China. But it's not the U.S. that faces a threat from this boat anchor of




nc

The science of natural cold remedies

Challenge those viruses with science-proven treatments that could help you get better faster.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Hormones haywire? Balance them naturally!

Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Can acupuncture reduce the symptoms of menopause?

The research on acupuncture isn't clear-cut, but for those looking for relief from hot flashes or night sweats, this is one option.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Scientists decipher pepper's incredible anti-cancer properties

The Indian long pepper's use in traditional medicine dates back thousands of years.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

nc

Lance Armstrong backs all-electric Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion to become first person in America to own the new green car.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Nissan Leaf launches new ad campaign with Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong joins a new media campaign to market the innovative 2011 Nissan Leaf.




nc

Lance Armstrong gets his Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion is first person in America to own automaker's new electric car.



  • Arts & Culture

nc

Honda hybrid sales increase during September

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.




nc

Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric

Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011.