They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.

'Avatar' director and explorer listed as a backer of Planetary Resources, which promises to merge 'space exploration and natural resources.'

A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexi

Deforestation’s impact on climate change has piqued NASA’s interest in documenting its progress across the globe. Here are seven examples of deforestation f

Nearly 70 percent of the groundwater stored in parts of the United States' High Plains Aquifer could be used up within 50 years.

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

Instead of food waste heading to the landfill, now it will be repurposed, donated, or turned into compost, animal feed, or clean energy.

There's more to salmon sperm than making salmon babies, as researchers find it can also be used to help sort out toxic waste.

The venom of some cone snails contains insulin, a new study finds, helping the sluggish mollusks snag speedier prey.

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.

Protesters celebrate in North Dakota as the Army halts the Dakota Access pipeline, but many of them still aren't leaving.

With smooth limestone walls and passages lined with stalagmites and stalactites, explorers uncover hidden caves underneath Montreal.

Gatherings of hermit crabs over a deceased crab may look like a funeral, but they have a much more selfish purpose.

Outdoor Photographer of the Year honors the best images from 2018 that highlight landscapes, wildlife and nature.

A new study finds the area around the former Fukushima power plant teeming with life.

Tesla Motors announces a new lease option for its electric supercar -- only $1,658 per month.

Tesla is running on glamor after launching its public offering, but its putting on a new shine with a freshening for the Roadster. No, it doesn't go any faster.

Tom Gage was one of the creators of the high-performance electric TZero, the car that inspired the Tesla Roadster. But he didn't want to be a carmaker. Instead,

Elon Musk went open-source at his other company, SpaceX, years ago. The aim here is to increase the appeal of electric cars in the marketplace.

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'

A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations.

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

The Fortingall Yew has been male for centuries, so maybe it's finally time to branch out.

Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park.

HD TVs serve as a sort of visual bridge between a British reserve and the tropical rain forest.

The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August.

Urn-believable you say? Columbia University's DeathLAB will soon find out.

The rural Cheshire community has slashed emissions by nearly a quarter over the past decade.

Devil’s Den Spring in Florida is a premier diving spot hidden inside a sunken cavern.

Kazakhstan's Altyn Emel, a newly named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to deserts, forests and floodplains — and a giant sand dune that sings.

While younger trees were left shattered by the hurricane, this iconic oak dubbed The Big Tree stood tall.

Seriously, take a moment even if you're tired, it's definitely worth it.

Interested in canning jam but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the process? This video shows you how to make a small batch without special equipment.

Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum.

All of the ingredients for this monochromatic side dish are in season in most regions right now, and they combine to make a quick and healthy side dish.

The traditional Italian holiday bread is used to make a warm, slightly sweet dessert.

Here's how to keep up your momentum when you've just about had it with weeding.

Whole wheat beats white bread sales for the first time.

You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened.

Switch from hot oatmeal to cool chia pudding for a chilled, healthy breakfast on a sweltering summer day.

Five organic ketchups were put to the kid taste test. Did any of them get a big thumbs-up?

When a California Whole Foods store put three stalks of asparagus in a bottle of water and sold it for $5.99, the Internet called them on it.

Our writer taste-tested the much-hyped meatless Impossible Burger and thought it was good ... but not quite great.

Study of grocery store containers finds PFAS chemicals in two-thirds of containers tested, and Whole Foods' salad bar containers were the most problematic.

Located down the road from the 2012 HGTV Green Home in the South's preeminent New Urbanist eco-community, the Bosch Zero Energy Home blends country charm with a

A German scientist's AI-powered lunar telescope aims to decipher the moon's twinkling lights.

The Aston Martin e-Cygnet will be available in 2013.

Coconut is arguably one of the most diverse foods on the planet!

The possibilities for tomatoes are endless. These recipes will get your creative juices flowing.