It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog.

It's no fancy ride for Pope Francis — this humble new vehicle already has 190,000 miles on it.

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.

Corvettes and Vipers aren't getting stopped by police. It's the much more mild-mannered cars that attract attention.

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.

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

With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show.

Ingredients for Life Were Always Present on Earth, Comet Suggests

Astronomers have used instruments on board SOFIA, the world's largest airborne observatory, to examine a planet beyond solar system.

The strange squeaks, grunts and hiccups made by the black-and-white furballs are actually part of a panda language.

The padded bumpers remain popular with new parents despite health concerns.

A tiny satellite built by grade schoolers may get a little help from above during its launch.

How do you build the world’s lightest metal? Make it mainly from air, according to scientists.

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

Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5.

The newly identified species isn't the only glowing shark in the ocean, but it is the first found in the Pacific coast of Central America.

2015 was no stranger to shady science.

Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe.

Sales of German luxury cars are up since the sanctions lifted.

The Leonids are expected to reach their peak before dawn on Nov. 17 but will still be visible through Nov. 21

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.

Almost 600 dogs have died and thousands more have fallen ill in an outbreak linked to jerky treats made in China.

FDA issues a proposal to improve food safety for animals. Proposed rule would require producers of treats, blamed for pet deaths, to meet new requirements.

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets.

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.

Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act.

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.

For the first time, Americans are spending more money eating out at restaurants than they spend on groceries, and it has to do with our lifestyles.

Panera made good on its promise to get rid of 150 ingredients on its 'No No List,' but what does that mean?

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.

Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

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.

When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur.

The most effective way to remove pesticides from apple skins is to soak them in a baking soda and water solution. (It works better than bleach.)

Your dog or cat wants in on the turkey and pumpkin pie, but not everything on the table is OK for your pet to eat.

Mango is a delicious fruit that can be a pain to cut. Here's how the pros do it gto et the most fruit without hassle or harm.

The government shutdown has forced the Food and Drug Administration to significantly reduce the number of inspections it's able to do.

New research shows some raw food contains deadly bacteria.

Fuel-cell advocates are none too happy about Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s abrupt decision earlier this month to cancel $100 million in hydrogen

Hype builds around Bloom Energy's flagship solid oxide fuel cell -- a cleaner, greener 'power plant in a box.'