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Do Homeopathic Cures Work?

Fri, 11/27/2020 - 13:33
Alternative medicine has proven tricky to study, and sometimes dangerous to patients. Doctors are divided as to whether or not it has any merit at all.

Hungry Elephants Are No Match for Fearless Ants

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:49
Talk about your David and Goliath story: ant colonies have found a way to ward elephants away from their turf with painful, precise attacks.

Yellowstone Hot Spot Shreds Ancient Pacific Ocean

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:15
A new study has found that the mantle plume that feeds Yellowstone's famous geysers is even more powerful than anyone ever thought.

Earth's Animals Face Grim Future

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:01
A major extinction event is taking place now, with many wondering what animals will disappear from the planet forever.

NPR: Keeping Trapped Chilean Miners Sane (Featuring Discovery News)

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:06
In response to the article "Can NASA Help Trapped Chilean Miners?", Discovery News space producer Ian O'Neill was asked to appear as a guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" program.

Vietnam's Illegal Wildlife Trade Exposed

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:39
Over 850 pounds of illegal wildlife from nearly 20 species was just seized from restaurants in Vietnam, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Oil Slick Seen From Burning Rig in Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:20
All 13 workers escaped into the water, but the rig appeared to be leaking oil.

Human-Like Brain Found in Worm

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:00
For the first time, a structure comparable to our cerebral cortex has been found in an invertebrate -- a humble marine ragworm.

East Coast Braces for Hurricane Earl

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:40
Hurricane Earl is forcing evacuations along North Carolina's barrier islands as officials prepare for the worst.

Why Americans Think Obama is Muslim

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 08:15
New psychological research helps explain why many people believe misinformation about people-- including why Obama is believed to be Muslim.

Brain Exercises Can Accelerate Mental Decline

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 06:00
Challenging your brain can delay dementia. But when it happens, symptoms progress more quickly.

Two Chinese Satellites Have Close Encounter in Orbit

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 03:46
It would appear that China has successfully carried out a satellite rendezvous maneuver in orbit. And on August 19, the two satellites may have even touched, one probe being shunted aside by the other.

How Stable Is The West Antarctic Ice Sheet?

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 17:56
A new study shows that the chances of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsing are uncomfortably high.

NASA Offers New View of Lunar Crater

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 16:33
A new geologic map of Schrodinger Basin on the moon gives a unique glimpse of Luna's distant past.

Snoop Dogg Fights Cybercrime, Fo Shizzle

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:37
A rap music contest shows that Snoop has no time for cybercrime.

Gang Alternative Movement Gains Momentum

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:53
Seven percent of U.S. teens belong to gangs. A new movement hopes to bring that number down.

Highest-Paid Athlete Hailed From Ancient Rome

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:19
Tiger Woods, move over. The highest paid athlete of all time was a charioteer from ancient Rome, say researchers.

Shape-Shifting Plane to Aid Maritime Rescues

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:17
The new unmanned aircraft could cut the cost of maritime search-and-rescue missions and reduce risks to human lives.

Hurricane Earl Looms Over East Coast

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:35
Earl, currently a Category 3 hurricane, could make landfall later this week.

Harvest Produce at the Grocery Store

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 08:29
Hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming are used to bring bountiful harvests to the urban environment.

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