'White Mars,' as Antarctica is known, is ideal for studying the long-term effects of isolation.

Magnetic force fields may be the secret to deep space exploration.

NASA's open source plans for a smaller model of the Mars Curiosity rover are meant to inspire next-gen STEM students.

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

Jesse Metcalfe talks about his green-minded character on 'Dallas' and the loss of Larry Hagman.

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

Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'.

Rebecca Hall ('Vicky Christina Barcelona') stars in HBO's 'Parade's End' with Benedict Cumberbatch.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

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

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.

Programs about space, nature, science, and animals domestic and wild come to TV this month.

From the Governor’s Ball to gift suites, Academy Awards events keep charity in mind.

Former Hell's Angel Tim Medvetz plays the role of motivational 'bus driver' to a group of unlikely adventurers.

James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings.

Global effort will start in the U.K. city of Bristol — with over 36,000 children from 130 schools planting saplings.

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

American employers may have paid a steep price for the eclipse, but it was just what the nation needed.

From the earliest efforts at clear-cutting to our continued assault on national lands, we love our forests ... even as we continue to put the squeeze on them.

After Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida, a Miami teen saved hundreds of mangroves and replanted them as protection for animals and humans from future storms.

In a goofy, profane, self-mocking rap video, a handful of young Australian climate scientists preach an inconvenient truth: There are two few scientists at the

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

A new study shows Alberta's oil sands are nowhere near the climate terror that coal is. Which is a kind of relief, because we have a market-ready substitute for

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

The percentage of Americans who believe the climate is changing has grown, and 64% of Americans favor regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Fearful of late summers and early springs trimming their seasons, ski areas all over the United States are calling for action on climate change policy.

Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country.

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

Resistance is not futile. In fact, it can stave off colon cancer and ease inflammatory bowel disease and other digestion problems.

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Cinnamon might improve not only the taste of apple pie and oatmeal but also the health of people with diabetes.

Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad?

Following a Mediterranean diet may help prevent diabetes in people who are at risk for heart disease.

Between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon, which is better and how do you tell them apart? Here's the scoop.

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.

World Wildlife Fund, the Red Cross and UNICEF are among the first users of the new "Donate Now" button.

If Google is making users stupid, then social networks like Facebook may be making people seem smart without actually being so.

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

Watch how one man's donation contributed to surgery that enabled 3-year-old Congo native Loic Mbeze to walk.

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.

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.