Incineration has become America's stopgap solution following China's crackdown on imported foreign waste, and it's hurting low-income communities.

Several bee species have begun using manmade plastic waste to build their nests, according to several studies.

A study from UC Berkeley reveals that information stimulates our dopamine-producing reward system — just like food and money.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

A 'living' wrapper called kombucha slime could ease the world's plastic pain.

Incredible enzyme is capable of breaking down the PET in plastic bottles into raw materials in as little as 10 hours.

Julia Child and food safety experts disagree on whether you should wash raw chicken before cooking it.

Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.

The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products.

Under a new initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a group of companies and nonprofits are supporting a new initiative aimed to reduce clothing waste.

Allbirds sustainable wool shoes are disrupting the footwear market with their low-carbon style.

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why.

Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand.

See the winners of 2019's Bird Photographer of the Year, a global photographic competition featuring 63 countries and countless beautiful birds.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Grab your binoculars and help scientists study bird populations in the 2019 edition of the world's longest running citizen-science survey.

A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston.

Passing someone a sexually transmitted infection is viewed as worse than giving them the flu — even if the flu turns out to be fatal, a new study finds.

Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have o

Scientists have found a new influenza virus that infects bats. But don't pull out the hand sanitizer leftover from the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic just yet. Wh

Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it.

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.

Watch as a WWE observer releases beautiful olive ridley sea turtle from entrapment.

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year?

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

Six more weeks of winter, eh? The bizarre weather outside is more like spring, with a blizzard in Denver and tornado warnings and watches elsewhere all in the s

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

The EPA is proposing a two-thirds cut in gasoline's sulfur content, but refiners say the new law will push up gas prices.

From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.