Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable?

The giant bug, Lord Howe Island stick insect, was rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now scientists have confirmed it's in fact them.

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.

Scientists identified the cause of the mystery die-off, as half of the species' population perished within a matter of weeks in 2015.

This is the first photograph ever taken of the bizarre and mysterious species, Thismia neptunis.

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.

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Toast those you love with this pleasing Prosecco that won’t break your budget.

Six West-Coasters do a Kentucky Bourbon taste test. It gets funny.

The 2014 farm bill removed some of the barriers to growing hemp. Humboldt Distillery ran with it.

Low-calorie cocktails abound, even if they're not labeled as such. The key is knowing the amount of alcohol and sugar in what you're drinking.

Break out the whisky and the haggis for this celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

Nonalcoholic cocktail drinkers deserve balanced drinks, beautiful glassware and the ritual of drinking a cocktail, too.

Session cocktails and plant-based barbecue are the biggest food trends this summer.

Seltzer that's low in alcohol and calories is all the rage.

Stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back and plays a key role in the mint julep, Kentucky Derby relationship.

Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex

It can be hard to determine how much seafood you can eat safely while meeting your nutritional needs. This online seafood calculator lends a helping hand.

An impact basin spotted on Mercury with two smaller craters above it looks remarkably like the sweet treat-loving Cookie Monster muppet of "Sesame Street" fame.

The discovery of huge amounts of water ice and possible organic compounds on the heat-blasted planet Mercury suggests that the raw materials necessary for life

Spliced from thousands of screenshots of the planets, NASA has created a new video of Mercury that shows off the planet's diversity in terrain.

There are many reasons to cast your eyes skyward this month.

This week in the hour before sunrise early morning stargazers will get a double treat: the planet Mercury and two special comets.

For the next few weeks, about half an hour before sunrise, Mercury will peek over the southeastern horizon for observers in the northern hemisphere.

This April and May, see Mars shine, look out for meteor showers, marvel at Saturn's rings and keep your eyes peeled for a total lunar eclipse.

A NASA spacecraft slammed into the surface of Mercury on Thursday, April 30, bringing a groundbreaking mission to a dramatic end.

Due to history or legend, most countries are known for contributing something specific to the world. How many do you know?

Not all penguins make their home in icy Antarctica. See if you know where in the world to find these penguin species.

See if you know the difference between a bedbug, a beetle and these other creepy-crawlies.

They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created?

Animals use their senses to detect other animals, communicate and do some wild things. Can you identify the super senses of these animals?

Step aside, retrievers and beagles, and let these rare dogs trot into the spotlight. From Pulis to Leonbergers, how much do you know about these breeds?

The online dictionary Dictionary.com added a number of popular words culled from headlines and social media. Can you define them?

A lot of faulty survival information gets passed around. Can you sort out which actions will save you, and which might kill you?

From the cheetah to the hare, so many creatures are wickedly quick. Test your trivia smarts on what makes them so swift.

It's time for some healthy change. Here are some fundamental truths you need to know about diet, exercise and other wellness goals.

Sure herbs and spices taste wonderful, but do you know what benefits they provide to your body?

Every two years, the National Science Foundation asks 10 questions to see how much Americans know about science.

UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz.

Climate activists call for action to strengthen the most important piece of environmental legislation in history.

The veteran anchorman and <i>60 Minutes</i> host hosted me and frequent sparring partner Matt DeBord (car blogger for <i>Slate</i>) on his HDNet program. And th

Answer 20 questions to get your resiliency score -- and find out how self and community-sufficient you are.

A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a