Worldwide we unite as one to welcome the new year with fireworks, so here are 27 fabulous New Year's Eve firework celebrations from around the globe.

Relatively unchanged for millions of years, these very "living fossils" have each managed to find a successful ecological niche and have stuck with it.

What do the green cars, bikes and mass transit systems of tomorrow look like? They're sleek, futuristic and in some cases, bizarre and impractical.

The end of the year features some big indulgent holidays. With the new year almost upon us, take a moment to read up on these fascinating food-related stories.

Does soil have tastable qualities that affect the food that comes from it? Artist Laura Parker is proving a connection between food and the dirt it came from.

The Hubble pierces the heart of outer space darkness, delighting us as our super eye in the sky. Here are 23 famous Hubble discoveries and NASA heavy hitters.

Whether you're hosting a Christmas party spending a quiet holiday at home, these drink recipes will keep you warm and add some cheer to your celebrations.

Gloriously hued and ephemeral in nature, these ten amazing rainbows show what happens when Mother Nature gets out her paintbox.

From a man-sized flower that smells like rotting corpses to a pitcher plant that eats rats, these 15 plant species are among the most unusual in the world.

For people uninterested in fighting for the hottest toy or gadget, considering dogs, cats or other animals as holiday gifts may be a cool approach this Christmas.

The winter holidays are here - are your presents? If not, don't worry. Here are a some ideas to get the last few green-loving people crossed off of your list.

Solar and wind energy get a lot of time in the news, but what about all of the other fuel sources being considered? These are five of the more offbeat ideas.

Polar bears are the top predator in the arctic marine ecosystem. But thanks to mankind, these magnificent animals are headed for extinction.

Green architecture has caught on around the world, but some areas still shy away from it. These Istanbul architects are eco-friendly, but in an unexpected way.

These 10 invasive species are infamous for the environmental destruction they have caused, even when introduced with the best of intentions.