These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

From a moose to a tick, from a coyote to a cockroach, author Rachel Levin walks us through what to do in her book, "Look Big."

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many

Cartagena, Colombia's Caribbean port city, might not enjoy the name recognition of Bogota or even Medellin, but it has many of the features of a bona fide mains

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

A new study finds that participants were hungrier after consuming fructose than they were after consuming glucose.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.

Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th

Chevrolet will be bringing its clean diesel technology to the domestic Cruze lineup.

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

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The Eco-Marathon brings together the best and the brightest students to create the most efficient cars.

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Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

Running cars on air or water? Solar roadways? They're all cool concepts, but either hugely expensive or plain unworkable.

Abraham Lincoln helped the country become the scientific and engineering powerhouse we know today, says Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Infant and adult morality rates both dropped in 2014 though overall life expectancy held steady.

Noticing the galaxy was a lucky catch by the Hubble telescope.

Poor health, and not unhappiness, was the true cause of early death, the researchers said.

Robot duels, gluttonous snakes and really long fingernails were just some of the oddities.

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.

From adding communal tables to USB ports, restaurants are doing what it takes to get millennials in the door.

The pop-up space celebrates the 'joy of cooking together.'

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?

Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine.

Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer.

You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far...

After World War II, a government program called Atoms for Peace aimed to find a peaceful use for nuclear power. And thus, the atomic garden was born.

Finding sugars in meteorites adds a new twist to theories of how life arose on Earth.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

Tristram Stuart's book "Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal" argues that pigs can help alleviate world hunger by eating the scraps of wealthier countries,

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.

Farmers markets are making news for encouraging reasons. Find out what’s happening around the country.

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.

Video: Get green tips from Arianna Huffington and Nancy O'Dell.

Geometric crystal ornaments bring on the color, and they're easy to make too.

Follow the proceedings of the Clean Energy Summit via Twitter #NCES09.

Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the 20 communities that will receive $60 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.

DOE Recovery Act awards continue with the recent announcement of $92 million in funding for energy research programs.

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in the America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge, hosted by the Department of Energy.

The fourth round of ARPA-E funding totals $130 million for five different program areas.