Imagine your city illuminated at night by glow stick-like lighting generated entirely from living organisms.

Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification.

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.

Fom Argentina to Mexico, solar in Latin America is likely to grow like gangbusters in the coming years.

Tyer Wind has based its proposed wind turbines on a hummingbird flapping its wings.

By 2020, onshore wind and solar power are expected to be cheaper sources of new electricity than any fossil fuel.

Advanced methane capture could make a significant dent in U.S. energy demand.

Hi-tech biomass gassification plant will cut Middlebury College's CO2 emissions by 40 percent.

Politically, it would help if we could grow tropical jatropha in the U.S., but this could be an imported fuel we'll welcome at the pumps.

We take a trip to a former Civil War-era insane asylum that has been called one of the most haunted places in America.

New book about the painkiller industry has already been optioned by Warner Bros.

Once-in-17-year event in West Virginia brings out the bright and brave to study – and eat! – cicadas.

Artist Iori Tomita explores the natural art of the skeletal system by exploiting clever chemistry tricks. See how it's done.

Hiding under everyone's nose in the most populous city in the U.S.A., a beautiful new frog species has been discovered.

The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast.

Who or what is making the sound remains a mystery, but it may be a 'dinner bell' signaling feeding time for deep sea creatures.

How this little prince grew into the tyrant king of the dinosaur world.

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.

New fossil reminds us of the bizarre life that once inhabited our planet.

The harrowing story of how the dog managed to finish the race with his adopted companions will melt your heart.

The now-extinct pouwa was a semi-flightless swan that was closely related to the Australian black swan of modern times.

Once the 2011 tsunami rolled back into the ocean, it swept marine life as far away as California.

The unknown species is believed to be a snailfish with 'large wing-like fins and a head resembling a cartoon dog.'

Nicknamed the 'psychedelic Medusa,' this fascinating jellyfish was spotted during a NOAA research mission.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

A Christmas commercial from British retailer Argos inspires both parents and kids to dream big.

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.

Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic.

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.

Manufacturers don't have to tell you what fragrance chemicals are in the products you use, but those chemicals can cause health issues.

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.

The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed.

From amazing puppy rescues to grumpy feral cats, the decade was filled with wonderful pet stories that will warm your heart.

The Azawakh is a sight hound from West Africa that is newly recognized by the American Kennel Club.

You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch.

Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic.

An old dog named Toretto who waited years at the shelter finds the perfect family.

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.

Researchers studying the declines say more lives may end up being saved from air quality improvements than are lost to the virus itself.

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, has been used by dermatologists for decades to treat scars. But are at-home dermarollers safe?

What started with casual Friday has morphed into "casual most of the time" — and much of that change has happened in just the last five years.

Each wash with a microbead product can release as many as 94,500 microbeads into our waterways.

The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course.

What these all-too-common chemicals do to our bodies.