Until recently, few resources were available for seniors on their own. Now, groups, conferences and more are springing up across the US.

This week, we were drawn to stories about determined communities taking their renewable energy futures into their own hands.

The outlook for today’s commercially cultivated coffee species is grim. One promising solution is growing wild in our forests.

Groundbreaking science is unearthing all sorts of surprising ways gardening is good for your health, mood and quality of life.

In Rwanda, farmers often watch their harvest spoil before it can reach the market. A fleet of simple, efficient trucks is changing that.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from the growing impact of the HPV vaccine to a new plan to save the Joshua tree.

Excess wealth is associated with lower empathy, addiction and even unhappiness. Among affluent young people, a radical movement of extreme generosity is on the rise.

From specialized excursions to accessible trails, travel experiences are increasingly geared toward meeting a broader range of needs.

With the help of objects and prompts from the past, those with dementia are able to focus on what remains rather than what’s been lost.