The cartoonist responsible for beloved webcomic xkcd is also an ace infographic designer. His "Money Chart" is the definitive portrait of a cash-strapped, cash-

Shell's futurists spin scenarios of a worldwide turn to electric vehicles and hydrogen power.

The fast-food company denies that pressure from chef Jamie Oliver had anything to do with its decision.

Officials will offer money to owners of environmentally sensitive farmland if they idle it in a conservation program instead of growing crops.

USDA and EPA aim to cut food waste in half. But how will they get that food to the hungry?

On the heels of the government's dietary guidelines, Environmental Working Group releases its own version, free from food industry interference.

As the old ice of Earth melts, photographers have captured its decline. Here are eight stunning before-and-after images detailing ice melts across our planet.

A new report from Climate Central finds that most of the overflow was caused by coastal flooding, which was made worse by rising sea levels.

The catastrophic collapse of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet is underway.

From N.H. to Nova Scotia, Ancient forests emerge only during rare periods of extreme low tide.

Increased sea ice drift forces polar bears to expend more energy walking on a fast-moving 'treadmill' of sea ice.

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood presents its picks for what not to buy this holiday season.

Mommy blogger's confession sparks controversy over the necessity of the daily baby bath.

In the biggest city in America's smallest state, comes a micro-apartment complex that aims to revive a struggling 19th-century indoor shopping center.

A Barcelona design duo work impressive DIY restoration magic on a long-abandoned comital residence-turned-storehouse-turned-apartment.

After exhausting other price-sensible real estate options, a watercraft-loving Portland family settles on a 43-foot boat found on Craigslist for $14,000.

Indie retail and urban downsizing collide at this smart example of adaptive reuse that breathes new life into a historic shopping center.

Apartments are expensive and hard to find. Is co-living a solution or is it just an upscale rooming house?

More than 100 world leaders and tens of thousands of protesters will descend on Rio de Janeiro next week for the Rio+20 summit in hopes of overcoming years of d

As world leaders fly into Rio de Janeiro for Rio+20, thousands of people from indigenous tribes, environmental groups, unions and religious organizations gather

Quinoa is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, cooked like rice, gluten-free, and loaded with vitamins and minerals.

If Western culture can overcome the 'disgust factor,' insect cuisine could help fight global hunger and global warming, a United Nations agency reports.

Here is a sneak preview of what to expect when the AR5 report is issued next week, based on the leaks so far.

If you're wondering if you should be eating more plant-based sources of protein such as tofu, here's the good and the bad about the nutrition.

'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs.

How healthy are all those cranberries you’ll be eating during the holiday season? You’ll like the answer.

Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you.

Sue Flood's new book on emperor penguins, 'Emperor: The Perfect Penguin,' is the culmination of 9 years of work.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtakingly detailed composite image of our moon.

Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories.

Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.

Annual Koch Institute exhibition explores the thought-provoking and stunning visuals behind life sciences and biomedical research at MIT.

Artist Dale Chihuly's whimsical glass art pops up in botanical gardens and museums all around the world.

Dozens of massive president heads sit in a field in Virginia, waiting for a new home in a museum.

The winners in this international dog photo contest range from a blind, senior dog to cute, matching puppies.

For 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Wildlife photographer Michel Rawicki captures polar bears in their private moments.

As polar bears struggle to survive in the fast-changing Arctic, MNN presents a tribute to the animals' legendary power, precocity and perseverance.

The people of Churchill, Manitoba, live among polar bears — some of the world's most dangerous predators — for several months each year.

Explore.org has affixed several high-definition cameras to locations in Churchill, Manitoba, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World.'

The new season of Smithsonian Channel's 'Polar Bear Town' will explore the intersection of humans and the 'Lords of the Arctic' in Manitoba.

Video: A Florida marine ecologist narrows down the spread of the first lobster virus.

The rooftops of Manhattan are as varied as the city itself. A glance at the city skyline reveals a myriad of shapes and colors. Look a little closer and the sha

Astronomers use infrared "eyes" to shed light on these enigmatic cosmic structures.

Find out what wood ducks are revealing about threats to our fine feathered friends.

Volunteers help scientists understand birds and changing habitats.

Eavesdropping on mice for clues about how humans process sound.

Trees are outstanding historians. In fact, scientists dating back to Leonardo da Vinci recognized the value of trees. While others had figured out that you coul

Video: Aerial surveillance cameras in some stores track our shopping behavior and help retailers determine what to sell and how to position it.

Video: When we use water, much of it must undergo energy-intensive cleaning at a treatment plant before flowing back to the environment. Microbial fuel cells ma