A new study turns the tables on the old "dumb blonde" stereotype.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

Norway says it will end all fox and mink farms by 2025, and it's the first Nordic country to take the step,

Ever since Michael Cardenaz saved a hummingbird, the little bird keeps coming back to visit him.

At Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.

When birds migrate at night, there are fewer predators but that doesn't mean it's safe.

BIrds and bats don't seem to rely on their gut bacteria for the same things we do.

Bird flu can be transmitted between mammals — and possible humans — needing only four mutations to do so, a new study published this week in the journal Nat

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.

An attempt to identify flu outbreaks by tracking people's Google searches about the illness hasn't lived up to its initial promise.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

The EPA decided this week to limit cancer-causing emissions from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking,' but its new rules won't take effect until 2015.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food

How a pen-pal relationship between altered two lives, inspired a book and continues to help others around the world.

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.

Health systems in emerging markets have not realized the benefits of data visibility to global health supply-chain operations. To do so, health-system leaders will need to take four critical actions.

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

MillerCoors and Mother Nature Network are hosting a live Twitterview with MillerCoors Director of Sustainability Kim Marotta. Join us on Twitter @MillerCoors an

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

The moon is surprisingly rich in water, nuclear fuel and rare metals, which is why humans are interested in mining it.

A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids.

An Aflac CSR Hero volunteers to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in New Hampshire children who need it most.

Buckner is dedicated to creating and maintaining a family atmosphere, both at work and in his service to the community.

Aflac’s vice president and corporate secretary makes sure the company goes above and beyond to create and maintain a culture of purpose.

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.

The young female set a new speed record for her species.

Using agricultural waste to make biochar has the potential to reduce 12% of global CO2 emissions annually.

Two guys peddled the idea of making money with renewable energy and biochar but ultimately ended up just taking their investors for millions.

50 technology companies will compete in the clean technology 'Oscars.'

Sunlight in the form of fuel? A breakthrough new discovery brings science one step closer to creating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.

Custom-designed proteins made with the aid of computers could fight chemical weapons such as nerve gas and help decontaminate toxic-waste sites, scientists say.

Snails implanted with biofuel cells produce enough electricity to power small circuits, and may one day provide reconnaissance for the military.

Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe

Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.

Japanese researchers have developed a method to quickly create stem cells from almost any other type of cell.

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.