Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

The California New Car Dealers Association reports that the Toyota Prius was the best-selling car in California in 2012.

Audi and Volvo will roll out luxury electric cars in the U.S. market early next year.

It's the company's first foray into electrics — a sporty hatchback A3 — and it's coming to the U.S. early next year.

55 mpg would be great, but an Eco model would be even better.

The only thing better than a nice, roomy 2016 Chevy Malibu that gets 31 mpg combined is one that adds hybrid efficiency for 47 mpg combined.

Today’s artisanal movement is more than a fad. From specialty foods to hand-forged earrings, the rise of 21st century artisans is the start of a new economy.

Fallen trees can be used for more than just firewood. Here's how to enhance your garden with downed limbs.

You can hang, press and even microwave a variety of flowers and keep them for years.

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: It's not as hard or as expensive as you may have thought.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Make your drive to work a little more green.

The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle's maiden voyage reveals how how Antarctic bottom water is affected by changing wind patterns.

After landing rovers and its spacecraft on the surface of asteroid Ryugu, JAXA is returning with a sample.

Eight year old artistic genius has been compared to masters such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an

One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar artwork.

The controversial installation will cover sections of the Arkansas River with miles of silver fabric.

Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more.

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.

Twenty years after artist Christo and his late wife announced plans to drape the Arkansas River in Colorado with 5.9 miles of fabric, the project has hit one mo

A new art project uses DNA to get an idea of who's tossing butts and other litter.

The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science.

These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, alternative fuel vehicles could have a nearly 50% market share by 2035.

Electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-ins will be on the market by the end of the year. Here's a look into the crystal ball.

Scientists have unveiled new evidence suggesting the 'God particle' really exists, a revelation that could change how we think about the universe.

The 2013 Nobel Prize in physics will be announced next week, and while the identity of the winner (or winners) is a closely guarded secret.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

Paul Hawken's latest book, 'Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming,' focuses on fixes rather than fighting.

Stephen Ritz, author of 'The Power of a Plant,' developed a curriculum for indoor gardening that is changing lives and improving schools.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

From a moose to a tick, from a coyote to a cockroach, author Rachel Levin walks us through what to do in her book, "Look Big."

Check out this Ozarks town for big cats and holistic spas.

Check out this state capital for history, culture and nature with a small-town feel.

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

I've been covering the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for the past year or so and just wrote about it here on MNN last week.

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Warning: Your marinara sauce may have as much sugar as two Twinkies.

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.