If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

We've rounded up some adorable wombat photos and some surprising facts about the wombat.

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.

To help eliminate the perilous process of collecting potable water in Ethiopian villages, Italian architects design a water vapor-collecting tower.

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.

Who knew we have teenagers to thank for warm ears, frozen treats and easy adding?

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.

The Sustainability in Prisons Project transforms prisoners’ lives while enriching the planet.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

CBS EcoMedia's Paul Polizzotto says his biggest business influence has been the ocean.

Wheelchair-bound author Shane Burcaw started writing funny stories about living with a neuromuscular disease and inspired a movement.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in China are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With COVID-19 accelerating the underlying trends in China’s medtech industry, new business models are likely to emerge.

William I. Hitchcock, author of The Age of Eisenhower, explains how Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired his country and led Americans through times of uncertainty and radical change.

Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. Learn which fish and seafood are the best options for you and your children.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

A new study from the University of Tennessee looks at the multitude of ways and topics married couples argue about, with some not-so-surprising results.

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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

Teens can be distressed without being depressed. Here's how parents can help them navigate their feelings and tell the difference between angst and depression.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.

You may think you're stuffed, but sugar has a way of making more space in your stomach, Norwegian researchers discover.

Packed with protein, calcium and probiotics, yogurt is a popular dairy staple available in lots of varieties.

A major new study examines the impact of certain foods on both the body and the planet.

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.

Female-owned biodiesel station tanks up the Bay Area.

Professional volleyball player Colleen Smith will be traveling greener during her season with the help of biodiesel, a good tent, and a bike custom built by Tre

The NAACP on the green economy, a CEO search at Veterans Green Jobs, and Indiana's green jobs future.

Electric cars get all the love and the federal money, say diesel and turbo advocates — and they want a level playing field.

While cap and trade and the Gulf Oil Spill dominate headlines, congress is taking on issues ranging from Asian Carp to jobs in National Parks.

Ships which exude slime from their hulls could cut fuel consumption by 20% and make it difficult for barnacles to attach.

A biker in South Australia stopped when she saw a koala and it came up to her looking for water.

A study about phones giving kids horns stirs some good old-fashioned moral panic.

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.

Smog in northern India is so bad, it's the equivalent of smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day.