To get fire, which exists only on Earth, it took billions of years of photosynthesis – which means fire can’t exist without life. And fire and life have been shaping each other ever since.

So we know that humans are pretty good at making fires, but how long have we been barbecue pit masters? Turns out the evidence is hardly a smoking gun.

If a tree falls into the forest and doesn't decompose, what happens to it?

Feeling disconnected from creating art within classical conventions, artist Georgia O'Keeffe began experimenting with abstract drawings that defied easy classification. Using the shapes and rhythms of nature to capture her internal...

We don't need a time machine to learn from the past (but let us know if you find one)! Air bubbles trapped in ice for millennia and ancient pollen grains can tell us a lot about climate shifts hundreds of thousands of years ago!

There have been reports of animals medicating themselves to treat illnesses, but according to the research, you shouldn't go to a non-human pharmacist just yet.

Solar-powered LED lightbulbs could transform the lives of rural Haitians, but as Daniel Schnitzer found, they don't simply sell themselves. At TEDxPittsburgh, he shows how smart health and energy products for the developing world are...

Chinese alchemists searching for an elixir of eternal life discovered the world's first chemical explosive. Hank has the full story on gunpowder in this SciShow about a big idea of science.

In this video Paul Andersen discusses the technology, advantages and disadvantages of six sources of renewable energy; biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal wind, and hydrogen. He also explains how changes in the storage and flow of...

Most of the time you probably don’t have to think too much about your toilet, but billions of people don’t have access to safe sanitation. So, engineers are working on new kinds of toilets that could help solve that!

It’s summertime and people are out camping, barbecuing, and using FIRE! But what’s a better fuel to use for your summer activities? Wood or charcoal? There are pros and cons to both fuels, so check out this episode of SciShow to decide...

You may know it as a miracle powder or an ice cream flavor, but activated charcoal can do some pretty cool stuff.

Howcast - It’s like a personal photo, except classier, and you can make the model look slightly more attractive than they really are.

Howcast - Learn how to set up cooking zones on a charcoal grill from Pork Barrel BBQ pitmasters Heath Hall and Brett Thompson in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about the different kinds of grills and smokers from Pork Barrel BBQ pitmasters Heath Hall and Brett Thompson in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to light a charcoal fire properly from Pork Barrel BBQ pitmasters Heath Hall and Brett Thompson in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the pros and cons of different kinds of barbecue fuel from Pork Barrel BBQ pitmasters Heath Hall and Brett Thompson in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to make a Minecraft furnace with this gameplay tutorial.

Howcast - Starting a charcoal grill is easy, so follow along and you'll be grilling in no time.

Howcast -Got a smelly chair, rug, or shirt? Get rid of those offensive odors with gentle cleaning products that you can find around the house.

There's no wrong way to make a snowman, but there are a few tips to prevent him from looking like a snow monster.

Grilling with wood will add flavor to your food. Use this guide to learn some grilling tips.

Celebrate the holiday by using these seven tips to stay green this 4th of July.

Welcome back to One Good Thing...... OUTDOORS this week! This week Hands and I are venturing outdoors, and I've got my favorite new Peaches suit (birthday present because I'm a fan) on to show off some of my favorite grilling...