The number of deaths of premature babies has been dramatically cut in one UK hospital by using simple plastic food bags and gel packs used for sports activities. (Jan. 2)

The crew on board the International Space Station has wished planet Earth a happy new year. Commander Mike Fincke and Flight Engineers Sandy Magnus and Yury Lonchakov sent their New Year's greeting from 220 miles above Earth. (Dec. 31)

The first city in the world to be completely carbon free is being built in the Gulf state of Abu Dhabi. When it's finished, there will be no cars and all of the city's energy will come from the sun and wind. (Dec. 30)

Water is scarce in Australia and there are concerns about the impact of the drought.So conservationists have begun assessing 600 wetlands in parts of New South Wales to decide which are most deserving of water. (Dec. 29)

Water is scarce in Australia and there are concerns about the impact of the drought.So conservationists have begun assessing 600 wetlands in parts of New South Wales to decide which are most deserving of water. (Dec. 29)

Jack Black lands his first starring role -- in a video game -- in next year's heavy metal-fighting-driving extravaganza, "Brutal Legend." AP's weekly Video Game Video has the first trailer. (Dec. 26)