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There's an old joke about why bees have sticky hair, but their stickiness actually impacts their survival.

If you're looking to dispose of old pairs of socks that are ridden with holes, there are many sock recycling programs out there.

Bog bodies have been found across northern Europe, revealing startling truths about the past. One bog body, the Elling Woman, even had braided hair.

One lucky thrift shopper found Lapalma LEM stools for just $50 apiece, though they sometimes retail for nearly a thousand dollars each.

A "snail girl" is the antithesis of the ambitious "girl boss" philosophy. The snail girl era embraces a slower pace of life and makes happiness a priority.

Kundalini yoga is often called the most dangerous form of yoga because of its focus on awareness and spiritual awakening, though not everyone believes it is dangerous.

Sure they may be sweet, but many popular candy brands are not made ethically. Here are candy brands out there you can feel good about supporting.

Wolves are stereotyped for howling at the moon, but sadly, this concept is more of a myth than a fact. Wolves howl for social reasons instead.

President Biden says he cannot stop construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, as funds have already been allocated.

The U.S. has updated its red wolf recovery plan, calling for an estimated $328 million in spending over the next 50 years. Is it enough?

Many visitors to the Titanic's watery wreck and the Titanic museums in various cities have reported ghost sightings.

The American Red Cross holds regular drives to collect blood donations, and many are starting to discover that the Red Cross actually often sells the blood it collects to hospitals.

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey are notorious for being the burial site of a number of bodies linked to crimes, and many fear that the area is dangerous.

The Nile River is drying up due to a number of factors, including climate change and overuse. Here's what that means on a global scale.

Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.

Although they might look scary, bats are an essential part of ecosystems and some species do migrate in winter. Here's what to know.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

These five animals are plagued by myths that they are less than intelligent — but they are actually all brilliant creatures.

In a now-viral video, a mother shields her son from a black bear that decided to crash a birthday picnic in Mexico. Here's what happened.

A woman shares her frustration after her landlord told her to get rid of her plants but refused to address major hazards in her apartment.

A flock of flamingos on Lake Michigan in Port Washington stunned onlookers as a rare occurrence for Wisconsin — but a delight for birdwatchers!

Have you spun your pet in a circle to the tune of Taylor Swift's "August"? Sadly, the seemingly innocent video trend may be hurting fur babies everywhere.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? The internet is in love with a photo of an angelfish atop a wet sponge in the midst of a scan.

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

Officials in Washington State want to know why cougars are killing wolves. There has been a spike in the number of deaths over the last few years.

In honor of the Jewish New Year, we've rounded up some plant-based Rosh Hashanah menu ideas, from side dishes to desserts.

On Sept. 13, 2023, one Girl Scout troop experienced a horror movie scenario when an alligator chased them across a lake.

These Latinx and Hispanic activists in the climate movement all use their platforms to advocate for intersectional climate justice.

On Sept. 11, 2023, over 600,000 gallons of red wine spilled down the streets of a small village in Portugal in an epic (and terrifying!) event.

Green Matters spoke exclusively with Leucio Iacobelli of Montauk Distilling Co. to talk about his sustainable practices.

When kids ride the bike bus to school, they get physical activity, socialization, and also help the environment. One Portland man leads over 150 kids on a weekly bike bus.

That Vegan Teacher is a small-scale celebrity with a big personality, but is her somewhat unorthodox approach good or bad news for the lifestyle?

Staff at an Australian nursery were baffled as to what was eating seedlings used for restoring Koala habitats. The culprit: Claude the Koala.

In need of some Earth Day drawing ideas for the classroom? Look no further! These projects will keep your students totally entertained.

Mommy Farmer’s beloved dog Boone was killed in May 2022, leaving the creator, her family, and everyone on Twin Pines Farm heartbroken.

When a woman finds a hairy bug on her car that she doesn't recognize, she almost picks it up. Find out the details of this strange insect.

Climbing down Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes might sound like an exhilarating experience, but a rescue could cost you $3,000.

The sand cat is the only feline to live almost entirely in the desert, able to survive weeks without any water. But why are they so hard to find?

Naive Yellowstone National Park tourists have surely wondered, "Can you swim in the Grand Prismatic Spring?" Though its rainbow rings are stunning, danger awaits.