A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music.

Weary animals at elephant sanctuary in Thailand relax as volunteer plays classical piano music in the forest.

You're not officially supposed to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, but Pentatonix's a cappella cover is worth breaking the rules for.

A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them.

New research suggests listening to music kills creativity.

A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction.

A compromise in Washington state may be the example for the rest of the country to follow when it comes to cleaning up our energy sources.

A congressional hearing on the safety of hyrdo-fracking revealed a few rifts on Capitol HIll.

Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG

Although natural gas is considered comparably safer and better for the planet than other fossil fuels, there are drawbacks.

The Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing 'fracking' wastewater on the Ohio River.

Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling.

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa

Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure.

One year after Japan's Fukushima crisis began, the U.S. nuclear chief says American reactors should adopt safety reforms more quickly.

The 132-ton dock from Japan that washed ashore at Agate Beach last week is attracting crowds. State officials estimate that more than 11,000 tourists have trave

The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries.

Two years after a deadly tsunami swept ashore in Japan, killing more than 15,000 people, solemn reminders of the disaster are still washing ashore.

An odd, fruity equation provides perspective on the amount of radioactive water leaking into the Pacific.

Japan reflects on the 3rd anniversary of the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

An eye-opening photo essay documents the haunting towns that were forcibly abandoned following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

When federal agents seized rare ebony and rosewood from famed guitar maker Gibson Guitars, it sparked a firestorm over illegal logging.

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new moon around Pluto on July 11, bringing the dwarf planet's number of known satellites to five.

Kids around the world can say hello to Pluto ahead of the first-ever flyby of the dwarf planet this summer.

With Pluto's unveiling on the horizon, here's a quick look at past and present efforts to study the elusive world.

Here are five things researchers can learn about Earth by studying the dwarf planet Pluto.

Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe

As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul

Prefab powerhouse Blu Homes releases an infographic detailing how speedy n' strong modular homes can weather future storms.

Prefab builder Blu Homes details a few considerations — energy-efficient and climate change-ready among them — when thinking about your future home.

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.

Despite the unfortunate acronym, the London Original Loft (LOL) proposal cleverly repurposes unused railway viaduct arches into cave-like residences.

A pair of preservation-minded architects are giving away a historic 1926 bungalow sold as a mail order kit home by Sears with one big catch ...

The flashy and fancy new breed of ice fishing shacks are extravagant enough to make grandpa drop his hand auger in disbelief.

The gorgeously illustrated "Prefabulous World" highlights some of the most cutting-edge, eco-friendly modular homes in the world.

This teeny-tiny wooden cabin from Spain can be built in several hours (provided you can wrangle several friends to help you).

From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat.

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.

Sleek, slender and topped with solar panels, Heijmans ONE is a rental unit that addresses the dearth of affordable housing options for young professionals.

Powered by the wind and sun, Ecocapsule is the ultimate off-grid micro-home for vagabond vacationers.

An age-by-age breakdown for teaching kids how to express their gratitude.

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.

Use a little imagination and a lot of love to create celebratory fare that even the staunchest traditionalists will enjoy.

Start planning your Thanksgiving wine selections by trying this sustainable rosé this weekend.

Warre’s Otima Tawny 10 Year Port will warm you up on a chilly evening.

Give your kids another non-alcoholic cocktail option besides a Shirley Temple this holiday season.

NYT and Google teamed up to find the most distinctive Thanksgiving dishes by state. Some of the more unusual ones have whipped topping in common.

'Batman v Superman' star says his Thanksgiving tradition is all about respect for animals.

From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, online retailer Zappo's will cover cat and dog adoption fees at more than 100 participating shelters.