The fungus behind white-nose syndrome has few weaknesses to exploit, a new study suggests.

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.

Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover.

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.

New research could stop the spread of citrus greening, a disease that is killing Florida's oranges.

The 3,000 to 4,000 fish that now run amok in Colorado's Teller Lake #5 likely spawned from 4 or 5 dumped pet goldfish.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

A once-'mild' virus found in Africa 70 years ago is now running wild. Here's everything you need to know.

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.

The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres.

See what makes Serenbe, Ga., such a sustainable community.

The Rolling Stones keyboardist and MNN co-founder sheds light on the band's new single, which includes a reference to hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.

A mystery is brewing on Mars: Amateur astronomers spotted enormous plumes erupting off the Red Planet's surface, leaving scientists puzzled.

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin says the $3.5 billion spent annually on the space station should go towards efforts to colonize Mars.

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the colorful anomaly while surveying a 'field of dunes' on the red planet.

The fourth planet from the sun, Mars is one of our closest neighbors in the solar system, and yet it remains a mystery.

Dust storms like this might provide hints about what happened to the water on Mars.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

Goat farmers 'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' take million dollar prize on 'The Amazing Race' after a rocky season.

Inside the final season of Starz show 'Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre).

PETA Person of the Year returns in musical series 'Smash'.

Viola Davis and Emmy Rossum do their part.

'Mad Men' star turns contemporary detective in 'Top of the Lake'.

In a controversial book on ecotourism and endangered species, primatologist Craig Stanford reveals the economics of conservation.

Actress was also recently named PETA's Person of the Year.

From animals and architecture to treasures and wild weather, these are the shows we’ll be watching this month.

This month's best programming is peppered with jobs of all shapes and sizes, the ramifications of climate change and plenty of amazing animals.

The co-founder of Soshal Group says if we want to influence the future of ethical business, we have to talk about it differently.

Olympics officials are trying to make February's Winter Games in Korea one of the most environmentally friendly gatherings ever.

Short, dry days with no sunlight and cold temperatures? You can nurse your houseplants through the perils of winter with some simple care and attention.

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.

Jill Stein, the Green Party's presidential candidate, wants to reform U.S. politics, but critics worry she'll just play spoiler by luring away progressive voter

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.

The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever.

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.

Advocating for fitness and good nutrition wasn't enough to save these health experts from an early demise.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

Why actually create your own status updates when your computer can do it for you?

The Obama administration is making Big Block of Cheese Day a reality. Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing” already know what it’s all about.

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.

The social network's acquisition of the makers of the Oculus Rift headset promises to change the way we experience online media.

Back in 1971, Jane Goodall observed a group of chimps break out in civil war. Now new social network analysis offers an explanation for this violent behavior.

New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook.

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

I caved and took the foodie quiz. Good news: I get to keep my job.

The number of updates you make a day, how often you use the 'like' button and even your photo album organization can tell your Facebook friends a lot about you.