Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study.

Pancake was born with a skeletal deformity and has to rely on only her back legs, but it sure hasn't slowed her down.

The huge 'magnificent sundew' was unknown to science until a scientist stumbled across its photo on Facebook.

When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter.

Bill Clinton is behind a home weatherization variation of the cash for clunkers program that he hopes will give the sagging economy -- and the environment -- a

Cash for Caulkers. The legislation commonly known as Cash for Caulkers is a proposal set forth by the Obama Administration with two simple goals.

New federal legislation called "cash for caulkers," would offer financial incentives of up to $8,000 for energy efficient home improvements.

Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect.

Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip.

Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents.

Mild-mannered European travel guru Rick Steves never fails to surprise.

As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism.

You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most.

Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls?

After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America.

Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families.

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

Video: Chuck interviews the Indigo Girls about their nonprofit, Honor the Earth.

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.

Video: Will Dailey talks about the importance of Farm-Aid, his music career, and how social media is helping him release his new album 'Torrent'.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

Human trials are set to begin on the treatment, which cured 100 percent of mice during animal trials.

New studies on cancer are paving the way for faster diagnosis, better treatment — and more lives saved.

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.

It may be subliminal, but you transmit your fear to your dentist.

Researchers in Brazil are experimenting with sterilized fish skin as bandages for burns.

6.5 percent of Americans over the age of 40 experience phantom odors, but we're not sure what causes this sensation.

On the way to a palliative care facility, cancer patient Ron McCartney had one request: a caramel sundae.

Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.

A device undergoing clinical trials in the U.K. may detect cancer by analyzing the compounds left by cells' biochemical reactions.

Breakthrough vaccine technique makes you immune to all forms of the flu virus.

Airbnb is offering free housing for cancer patients and the people who care for them.

Mercury, bloodletting, corpses, radioactive water and even heroin are just some of the treatments doctors used to prescribe patients.

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.

Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.

After nearly 100 years of burning coal to heat and cool Congress, the U.S. Capitol Power Plant will switch over to less harmful natural gas.

Coal has made Duke Energy wealthy, yet the company's CEO admits it can be dangerous. Will he solve the problem?

The Bush Administration buried a report showing a highly elevated risk of cancer for those living near coal ash. Why do we burn coal again?

One blogger's perspective on the recent 'success' of Wisconsin's carbon capture pilot program.

Former Colorado senator criticizes industry's lack of engagement in the climate legislation debate.

Clean coal lobbyist forges 12 letters to trick House members into voting 'No' on ACES.

Breakthrough 'crystal' captures CO2 and could one day turn it into a fuel or turn water into hydrogen.

4 new projects show the viability of storing captured wind energy underground. So why are we still investing in far more expensive carbon capture?

A note-perfect 'clean coal' parody site has become the talk of the Internet. With its Coal Cares campaign, the heretofore unknown activist group Coal is Killing

A study in Philadelphia finds that transforming vacant lots into green spaces has a beneficial impact on mood and wellbeing, particularly in low-income areas.

In an effort to combat pollution, China is building 'forest cities' and people will be moving into the first one in about 2 years.

Despite an uptick in public spending, 30% of city residents live more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest park, according to the 2018 City Park Facts report.

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.