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Airbnb Hosts Give Free Refuge to Those Escaping Dark Night of Wildfires
Ordinary… that’s how the evacuation day started for Patrick Diamond—yet, imminently, he would experience an extraordinary generosity among strangers in the AirBnb community who...
Solar Panel Construction Expands at ‘Eye-Popping’ Pace
The fight against climate change is seeing a favorable turn thanks to a new report on the unbelievably fast-growing rate of the solar industry.
Buckwheat Wildflower Discovered 69 Years After Disappearing
After years of failed breeding attempts to save this sweet wildflower species, a small crop of the endangered blooms brought hope to scientists' hearts.
Expansion of Yosemite Park Will Provide Crucial Habitat for Endangered Owls
This gift of 400 acres of private land is the largest addition to for Yosemite in almost 70 years—and will benefit an isolated group of great
EPA Takes First Steps in Cleaning Toxic Mines in Navajo Nation
There have been 50 uranium mines in the Native American territory spilling harmful radiation into the air for long enough.
New Guidelines Will Push Landfills to Convert Their Emissions into Electricity
American landfills account for about 20% of the carbon emissions in the country – that's why the EPA's finally taking steps to slash that number down.
Do Your Kids Have Grandparents? This Group Offers Surrogates and a Way to Connect
Whether your child's grandparents passed away before their time or simply live too far away, this Facebook group has been filling that familial void.
WWII Vet Tears Up When Navy Sailors Surprise Him With Song (WATCH)
This 98-year-old veteran was surprised to find 24 Navy service volunteers marching in front of his home as a thank you for his service during WWII.
‘Cool’ Clothing Breakthrough Could Slash Emissions by Making You Cooler
Turn off your air conditioner and stay cool in your tee shirt instead.
That's the idea behind a new wrap-like material that Stanford University scientists...
University Coal Use Has Plunged 64% Since 2008
It was only a little less than a decade ago that American universities were burning over 2 million tons of coal a year.
Costa Rica Has Been Powered Only By Renewable Energy For 122 Days
After using renewable energy for 99% of their electricity in 2015, this Latin American country plans to be carbon neutral by 2021.
Sea Otter Taught To Play Basketball For His Health (WATCH)
This little guy could apply for the oceanic NBA after he learned to shoot hoops for his arthritic elbows.
Take 360-Degree Virtual Tour of Yosemite with Obama as Your Guide (WATCH)
If you've never made it out to California to see one of America's favorite parks, don't worry about it – you can now just take a free virtual reality tour.
Scientists Use Ultrasound to ‘Jump Start’ Coma Patient’s Brain
Since there are no current treatments for vegetative patients, this medicinal breakthrough has researchers excited for future trials.
San Francisco Officially Declares Itself a No-Styrofoam Zone
Starting in 2017, San Francisco will pass legislation banning the sale of foam food and retail products in order to protect the environment from further...
Scientists Discover Species of Adorable Googly-Eyed Fish (WATCH)
This stubby little guy must've been on his way to audition for the Muppets when a team of scientists found his hiding place.
Watch Dick Van Dyke Surprise Diners with Spontaneously Sweet Tune
It doesn't matter that he's 90-years-old – Dick Van Dyke still has the ability to make anyone smile.
These Teens Developed a Seed That Can Cleanse Polluted Water
They may be young, but these Brazilian students are doing big things with their magic water-filtering seed that won them the Google Science Fair award.
High School Cross Country Team Take Shelter Dogs For a Run
It's hard to tell who's having more fun: the abandoned shelter pups or the high school teens.
Crowd Cheers as Girl Saves Unsuspecting Fan from Fast Fly Ball (WATCH)
No one could even see the ball going 103 miles per hour, let alone catch it – except for this ninja-like ball girl standing guard over the side field.