A sticky and cozy Christmastime treat, from Jennifer Reese

New discovery could double solar electricity output

A selection of the best environment photos of 2011

Every year, 20 million pounds of discarded holiday lights make their way to Shijiao, where they're recycled into slippers and more

Bill McKibben's LA Times op-ed laments the influence of corporate donations on lawmakers

Terrific travel pics from Bay Area photog

The top shifts in cooking and eating over the past year

Saltmarshes of Guerande photographed by Paul Morin

Behind the scenes at Vienna's Museum of Natural History

Legislative delay means there's time for revisions