The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Ditch the diet and head on over to this eco-friendly city rich in history and culture.

Monaco is a tiny, independent city-state on the Mediterranean, surrounded by the French Riviera. It is famous for its glitzy casinos, Grand Prix race and imposs

Taipei is the economic and cultural heart of Taiwan. Like other major metropolises in the Asia-Pacific region, it is a bustling place with decidedly urban lands

Not many people are familiar with the joys of Colorado's wine country. A collection of high-altitude wineries in the state's Western Slope region, adjacent to U

Watch Van Jones as he lays out the case against plastic pollution from a social justice perspective.

A shipping container filled with rubber duckies was lost at sea in 1992, and the bath toys are still washing ashore today.

A vast amount of the plastic garbage littering the surface of the ocean may be disappearing, a new study suggests.

There are many issues about high-fructose corn syrup, all of them connected to corn-focused industrial agriculture, a practice that is destroying our health and

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

Shelterbus is a retrofitted coach bus that serves as a mobile emergency shelter for the homeless in Toronto.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.

Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.

Don't throw away those stubborn green bananas, they may be healthier for you. Here are four things to do with bananas that just won't turn.

You can do so much more than compost the pits from avocados. Here are some ideas.

The Red Delicious is falling from grace, as the Gala apples takes the top spot for production of U.S. apples.

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.

The 2013 Ford Fusion was named the Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year at Los Angeles Auto Show.

5 cheap affordable cars

The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA announced the release of a new fuel economy tool for used vehicles.

The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs.

new truck standards

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

Micro Mollusk Breaks Record for World's Tiniest Snail

The chiton is a marine mollusk built like a tiny tank can see with eyes made of the same material as its armor.

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.

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.

The FDA said that the pain reliever can cause rashes, blisters and widespread damage to the skin's surface in rare cases.

The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.

Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work?

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.