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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These engineers and musicians are hitting just the right notes.

Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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