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The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

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

Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak.

Researchers study the genetic secrets of the world's last Pinta Island tortoise.

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.

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You make jam in the summer, but you can enjoy it year-round when you make this tasty drink.

Representatives from American whiskey brands give their recommendations on pairing whiskey with food.

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