On March 8, International Women's Day, women around the U.S. plan to go on strike.

Clicktivism or slacktivism is using social media to support a cause. Critics say it's activism lite, but often people are moved to get more involved.

Micro-volunteering lets you give back when there's no room for another commitment.

For a time, this cow was the sole inhabitant of her own private island in Poland. She swam there to avoid slaughter.

The torch really has been passed to a new generation as these words from David Hogg of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High perfectly sum up.

A teacher in a rural community in Virginia is running 100 miles in 24 hours to send her students to college.

Paul Phillips and Karen Perry were still mourning their old dog when Zeppelin crashed into their lives.

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.

New initiative to raise awareness of child homelessness features Lily, a character first introduced in 2011 to address food insecurity.

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.

Garland Benson is trying to raise $1 million to help pay for a $6 million clinical trial treatment for his sister, who has Batten disease.

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.

Pat Smith, 70, successfully completed a New Year's resolution to visit and help clean 52 beaches in 2018.

47 animals were saved after a daring mission to a zoo in the Gaza Strip.

This shelter dog's neurological issues didn't stop him from getting adopted in no time.

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.

Chris Van Dorn dons the cape and mask to rescue animals through his nonprofit, Batman4Paws.

Habitat conservation and international assistance have helped India's tiger population rise 30% since 2015.

Mimi Ausland began as an advocate for animals with her interactive quiz website that donates food to shelters. Now, she's tackling plastic waste in the ocean.

Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight.

Efforts to replace Columbus Day gain momentum across the nation.

Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet.

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.

The federal government is proposing opening up Utah's Sand Flats to drilling.

The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia.

When it comes to aviation accidents, bad weather and human error are often to blame.

Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out.

New $48 million installation will provide land and air services to animals of all sizes traveling through JFK airport.

NASA’s projects are radically redesigning passenger aircraft to reduce fuel use and pollution.

Here are the commercial airport runways that will leave you white-knuckled.

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.

Simba, a French bulldog, arrives safely after a quick-thinking landing.

Here are five of the most spectacular aircraft that flopped for a variety of reasons, including the Spruce Goose and a nuclear-powered plane.

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?

The Airlander 10 is a helium-filled airship intended for surveillance, communications and aid deliveries.

The Virgin Galactic founder envisions a near-future where space travel is as easy (and luxurious) as first-class air travel.

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.

Nine pioneering female aviators and astronauts, both contemporary and historic, who have shattered flight records and stereotypes

Are you spontaneous enough to take a surprise vacation? Try travel company Pack Up + Go.

Pack better and smarter the next time you travel. You'll save money on baggage fees and you probably won't miss the extra stuff.

Phoenix cancelled flights because due to high temperatures. When it's too hot, the air's density is lower, and that reduces lift.

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds in shoulder season.

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.

Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.

The genetically modified rice variety is laced with essential vitamins.

This problem has plagued physicists ever since the laws of motion were first conceived.

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer.

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass.