A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.

You'll see all kinds the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary utopian village in the forest of Oregon.

A woman decided to volunteer at The Wildcat Sanctuary, a small animal refuge in rural Minnesota, and the results have been pretty amazing.

When I traveled to Africa, I couldn't resist photographing all the street dogs of Morocco.

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.

There is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.

Vanessa explains how to cut back on the waste of commuting.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Many schools take hot lunches away from kids who have a negative balance in their lunch accounts.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Soils rich in organic matter grow tasty vegetables and fruits, colorful flowers and strong trees and shrubs.

An American Airlines catering cart at Chicago's O'Hare Airport goes wild.

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.

Researchers pored over historical accounts to crack the case of a 1,400-year-old light show.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship.

The company celebrated its employees and independent agents who exemplify its mission to serve the community.

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.

The health benefits of green tea continue to be discovered. Unlike other teas, green tea leaves are steamed, leaving a higher concentration of antioxidants.

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.

Think of making bread as a science experiment. ​But it all comes down to treating your yeast right.

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.

Five cars vie for the title, but only one will win. Luckily, they're all worthy. Just don't make me watch the awards ceremony, because I hate that stuff.

Virtually sulfur-free biodiesel fuel is available in blends for home oil burners.

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

Researcher in Glasgow says he has created living cells made of metal instead of carbon — and they may be evolving.

Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe

The Office of Naval Research hopes to harness locusts' powerful sense of smell to protect soldiers on the battlefield.

The webbing was on par with bulletproof Kevlar in strength.

Wired's video series, 'Five Levels of Difficulty,' challenges an expert to explain a complicated concept to people at five levels of expertise — and it's cool.

Emedivet is helping farmers keep track of their cows' health an implantable device, but the ultimate goal is to get the devices into humans.

Here are a few ideas that can help you live a lighter, healthier, more sustainable life.

The paper Unocup ditches plastic in a bid to reduce waste and improve ergonomics.

Italians have mastered 'la dolce far niente' and so should you.

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.

Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.

With the power of 5,000 suns, the real engineering breakthrough with the Solar Sunflower might be its cooling system.

Louis Michaud's atmospheric vortex engine or AVE could power the world, if only the world would listen.

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.

Kevin Daly has trained a lab full of bomb-sniffing moths, sparking the interest of the United States Department of Defense.