Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation.

Area 51 is the largest government-controlled land parcel in the U.S., but the government still denies its existence. Author Annie Jacobsen discusses her new boo

New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.

Pete Stockton, a former Department of Energy official, says the public should be concerned but not alarmed as a wildfire inches closer to the nuclear weapons fa

In the nuke-crazed 1950s, Ford wanted to put mini reactors in cars. That didn't fly, but now we're hearing of radioactive thorium lasers that could power a car

Japan is pledging $500 million to build a wall of frozen earth around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which has been leaking radioactive water.

Fusion energy has proven an elusive goal.

For people living in areas neighboring the Fukushima nuclear power plants, the worst of the radiation exposure may have passed.

Even years after the onset of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, radiation is still making its way across the Pacific.

Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix.

Covering some 500 million acres of ocean, the expanded marine sanctuary would be four times larger than California.

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

Tesla Motors has issued a voluntary recall for certain Roadster models.

Although it may not exactly scream widespread appeal, a 99-inch-wide townhouse in London may have found itself a buyer.

For the first time, organizers moved the first 3 stages of the Tour de France across the English Channel.

Wildlife has slowly but surely returned to the formerly foul tideway. Is swimming in the Thames next?

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning.

Preservationists suspect warmer-than-normal weather is to blame for the pests' proliferation.

Here are some off-the-beaten-path cruise destinations and the companies that can take you on the sailing adventure of a lifetime.

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.

Artist Day Schildkret creates morning altars out of flowers, bark and leaves every day.

Supermarket chain will screen environmentally themed films in more than 70 cities starting in April.

The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.

From boosting metabolism to post-workout hydration, does coconut water live up to its claims? And what about coconut milk?

The natural and organic chain of grocery stores promises full GMO transparency by 2018.

When the upscale grocery moves into poorer areas, the potential benefits are huge.

The “hip, cool and tech-oriented” chain will target millennials.

What a 1944 experiment on starvation can teach us about modern dieting.

Real maple syrup is worth the extra expense, but why choose maple syrup over other natural sweeteners like honey or sugar? Here's why and what to look for.

Car giant Honda breaks ground on a net-zero energy home, a super-efficient demo home at UC Davis.

Make the holiday season a little healthier with these sweet cookie recipes.

How a cup of coffee or a shot of espresso is made affects its flavor—and here's the science of why.

For my 23rd birthday, along with some shirts and books and other stuff, I got Hodgkin's disease.

Yoga studios around the country are scrambling to add daytime classes for kids to meet the demands of home-school families.

Breast cancer survivors who practiced yoga for as little as 3 months reported significant improvement in several areas.

Yoga provides graded exercise that can be tailored for individuals, making it useful for all sorts of patients and their lifestyles.

Expansion of the TransCanada pipeline is coming with a few complaints — not what the company wants to hear these days.

Some of the world's most prominent climate activists are headed to D.C. to protest against a proposed pipeline that would bring Alberta's unconventional oil to

Deep sea explorers capture video of a rare encounter with a piglet squid, so named because it appears to have a snout.

Researchers have developed an interactive tool that uses bat calls and local environmental conditions to help wind farms reduce bat fatalities while still runni

Music can make wine taste better and give your romantic signals a fighting chance.

The record-breaking synchronized dance of 100 drones is unlike anything you've ever seen.

Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland?

Many people like to imbibe when listening to music, and now we know the sensory experiences may be linked, finds study in Frontiers in Psychology.

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.

The European Music Archaeology Project's 'Archaeomusica: The Sounds and Music of Ancient Europe' givers visitors an idea of Europe's old sounds.

As the Vienna Chamber Orchestra performs Mendelssohn, a dog saunters up to enjoy the show.

This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.'