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Daredevil to Plunge From Outer SpaceTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:58:00 EST
Daredevil adventurer Felix Baumgartner's plans to plunge 23 miles from the edge of space back to Earth.
Women Better at Parking CarsTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:07:00 EST
A new study surveyed 2,500 drivers over the course of a month.
Gas Rig Burn Pollutes Niger DeltaTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:14 EST
A Chevron natural gas rig still blazes off the coast of Nigeria after two weeks.
Do Aliens Go Invisible by 'Going Green'?Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:17:06 EST
One solution to the Fermi Paradox is that there are "green aliens" that have reached a Utopian state of being in balance with nature by not generating waste products -- and are therefore undetectable.
Google's 'Solve for X'Wants to End World ProblemsTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:00 EST
A new think tank will foster radical ideas for big issues.
3D Printer Creates Elderly Woman's New JawboneTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:54:00 EST
A medical dilemma has inspired a world-first achievement.
Men Don't Read Online Dating ProfilesTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:07 EST
They just look at the pictures; women do the reading.
Bike Doping: Can Plasticizers Nab a Cheater?Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:03:00 EST
As the science of anti-doping gets tougher on would-be cheaters, so too do the standards of proof for authorities.
Water Pressure Turned Into PowerTue, 07 Feb 2012 08:53:07 EST
A unique device turns excess water pressure from reservoirs, water treatment plants and factories into electricity.
Strange Life Found in Underwater CavesTue, 07 Feb 2012 07:50:00 EST
Clues to how life evolved, not only on this planet but also possibly on alien worlds, might be found in underwater caves in the Bahamas.
The Psychology of Political Flip-FlopsTue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST
Flip-flopping effects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think.
Programming Error Doomed Russian Mars ProbeTue, 07 Feb 2012 02:25:18 EST
A computer programming error doomed Russia's Phobos-Grunt Mars spacecraft, a government board investigating the accident has determined.
Today in History: Shepherd Golfs on the MoonMon, 06 Feb 2012 19:21:51 EST
Tiger Woods may rule the golf course here on Earth, but when it comes to extraterrestrial golfing, Alan Shepard reigns supreme.
Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the YearsMon, 06 Feb 2012 17:28:02 EST
The recent outbreak of mass hysteria at a school in Upstate New York is not that unique.
Project Icarus: The Interstellar Communication ProblemMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:42:00 EST
Guest contributor Pat Galea discusses how a starship may transmit signals across the light-years between the stars.
Kinect-Powered Amusement Park Will Blow Your MindMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:52:35 EST
"Live Park 4D Art Factory" blurs the line between reality and virtual reality.
Diamond Coating Improves Artificial JointsMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:46:58 EST
Diamond coatings on joint replacements are safe, and could make them more durable less painful.
Did Tech Make the Super Bowl Better?Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:00 EST
Sites, apps and lively discussion added a few bonuses to the game.
They Did It! Russians Expose Lake Vostok SecretsMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:49:21 EST
The Russian drilling team has successfully reached the waterline on Antarctica's Lake Vostok.
JFK Affair With Teen Intern Revealed in BookMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST
A now-grandmother reveals her 18-month affair with the president while she was a White House intern.
You Can Listen to a Jurassic Love SongMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:26:05 EST
The love song of an extinct katydid that lived 165 million years ago has been brought back to life.
Has NASA Scuppered Europe-led ExoMars Mission?Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:36:33 EST
NASA's concerns for the future financial landscape may end Europe's Martian dreams.
DNews Nuggets: Orcas in Court and ZombiesMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:33:03 EST
From orcas in court to hostage-taking zombies, we're out there finding what you may have missed. It's like news popcorn.
Candy-Coated Frogs Carry Deadly KickMon, 06 Feb 2012 11:39:25 EST
Madagascar poison frogs' skin contains sucrose -- and the source of the sugar may surprise you.
GPS Tribute to Fallen Storm ChaserMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:25 EST
DNews and the storm chasing community mourns the tragic loss of Andy Gabrielson (1987-2012).
Kids Picture Veggies -- Then Eat ThemMon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28:28 EST
By slapping pictures of green beans on lunch trays, a school prompts kids to choose the veggies from their buffet.
Website Finds Your Location Using Phone NumberMon, 06 Feb 2012 09:14:00 EST
The service uses cellphone towers and GPS signals to triangulate a person's position.
Two Lives Added to Avatar Tree of SoulsSun, 05 Feb 2012 21:12:30 EST
Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight, two amazing ocean cinematographers, have died in a helicopter crash in Australia. Our hearts at Discovery News go out to their families and friends.
Bluetooth Ski Goggles Record and Play VideoSun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:36 EST
Recon Instruments' in-goggle Micro Optic Display will act as a viewfinder for Contour HD camcorder users.
Earth's Mugshot Explained Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:26:00 EST
NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet. Here's how it works.
Social Media More Addictive Than Booze and CigsSat, 04 Feb 2012 09:53:24 EST
Are your urges to 'check in' causing your willpower to 'check out'? You're not the only one.
Super Bowl Science Blitz: Watch Out!Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:20:01 EST
Impress your friends with some science during your Super Bowl party.
What Are These Mysterious Blue Balls?Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:06:08 EST
In This Week in Discovery News we talk about the FBI monitoring social networks, making fire from ice and mysterious blue balls.
Hackers: We Intercepted FBI, Scotland Yard CallFri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:00 EST
A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded and released online by the hackers in Anonymous Friday.
How to Parent Like a ParisianFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:57:45 EST
An American and former Wall Street Journal reporter, has raised her three children in Paris and has some advice.
2012 Mayan Doomsday Inspires Chevy Super Bowl AdFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:54:38 EST
It's perhaps as inevitable as seeing a partially-clad Danica Patrick trying to sell us domain names; the 2012 Mayan doomsday phenomenon is coming to this weekend's Superbowl!
First 'Vampire'Bat Fly Fossil DiscoveredFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:48:00 EST
A rare fossil shows that bat flies have been parasitizing the winged mammals for at least 20 million years.
Is Social Media Spreading Twitching Hysteria?Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:38:00 EST
The number of teen patients with twitching symptoms is growing. The condition may be spreading through the Web.
Super Bowl Tackles Climate ChangeFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:30:45 EST
At the slick new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis even the lights shining on the New York Giants and New England Patriots will be accounted for by renewable energy certificates.
Iran Launches Another SatelliteFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:00 EST
The Navid observation satellite is expected to stay in orbit for 18-months, heightening tensions with western countries.
