By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - As people everywhere complain of needing more energy, the number of Americans consuming energy drinks nearly doubled from 17.4 million in 2003 to 34.5 million in 2008. For people who frequently feel their

By Deborah Block - Some animals are rarely seen in the wild

Vaccines are free and are for members of the expanded priority groups only.

By Jim Low - Missourians have five weekends to attend organized eagle-viewing events, or they can strike out on their own.

If you've gotten a raw deal from a retailer, the law is often on your side, but many consumers are unaware of these protections when trying to solve disputes. People often make the wrong assumptions about what the laws allow,

Plant breeder Ted Carey jokes that he's spending so much time in developing a purple sweet potato because it could translate into a fan-favorite "niche" product. His vision is purple french fries, sold at Kansas State University ("purple pride") football

Sophos cracks secret password for new iPhone worm

By Paula Wolfson - Debate could have a big impact on next year's congressional election

Scientists have already found evidence that anthocyanin - the pigment that makes blueberries blue and red cabbage red - is associated with a reduced risk of cancer.

Dear EarthTalk: What do organizers hope to accomplish at the upcoming (December 7-18, 2009) United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Copenhagen? -- F. Rojas, Oakland, CA

Symbiosis between ants and bacteria explains how leaf-cutter ants dominate tropical environments

Kansas Firearms Deer Season Opens Dec. 2

Most businesses may use losses incurred during the economic downturn to reduce income from prior tax years, under a revenue procedure issued today by the Internal Revenue Service.

By Greg Flakus - Drug smuggling gangs in Mexico have turned some parts of that country into a war zone. At the same time, arrests for drug offenses in the United States have soared, contributing to a jail population that

New, high-quality sequence will advance basic and applied research

Get your own a native Eastern Red Cedar Tree for Christmas and support local conservation efforts.

Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term "living building." Can you explain? -- Rebecca Gordon, Seattle, WA

By Dana Jacobi - My desire to one day write a cookbook about using spices and herbs has led me to explore their nuances and origins in some detail.

Mussels found by diligent boater

Despite out-gaining Nebraska, 293-267, Kansas State came up short in its bid to win the Big 12 North as the No. 25 Huskers defeated the Wildcats, 17-3, Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.