Articles By Christina Ortiz : Discovery News

Lighting Rod Prevents Strikes

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This rod prevents strikes by doing exactly the opposite of what they are usually known for. Read more

Posted Wed May 23, 2012 09:11 AM ET | 0

Next month's issue of the home magazine will feature a digital watermark to link readers to a Pinterest page. Read more

Posted Tue May 22, 2012 08:46 AM ET | 0

Have a "real world" experience with your computer -- no mouse required. Read more

Posted Mon May 21, 2012 10:51 AM ET | 0

The Dublin beer company celebrates two-and-a-half centuries with a redesigned submarine-turned bar. Read more

Posted Sat May 19, 2012 12:48 AM ET | 0

The wireless phone company says that it will share details of their data plans well in advance of any introductions. Read more

Posted Fri May 18, 2012 01:16 PM ET | 0

This site determines the candidate's popularity using the number of tweets and what they say. Read more

Posted Thu May 17, 2012 03:03 PM ET | 0

The ring-shaped snorkel brings fresh air in and keeps water out. Read more

Posted Wed May 16, 2012 12:27 PM ET | 0

The device can detect abnormal fetal heartbeats with minimal equipment. Read more

Posted Wed May 16, 2012 12:07 PM ET | 0

Daimler's microcar maker sets its sights on electric scooters. Read more

Posted Mon May 14, 2012 12:56 PM ET | 0

AT&T brought a virtual reality simulator to a school to show the dangers of texting and driving. Read more

Posted Mon May 14, 2012 12:46 PM ET | 0

Students can anonymously tell a teacher when topics are confusing. Read more

Posted Thu May 10, 2012 02:47 PM ET | 0

This town will be outfitted with roads, houses and future technology -- just no people. Read more

Posted Thu May 10, 2012 08:52 AM ET | 0

Amtrak is modernizing the train ticket starting this summer. Read more

Posted Wed May 9, 2012 12:13 PM ET | 0

This app narrates social and everyday news to Android users. Read more

Posted Tue May 8, 2012 04:35 PM ET | 0

The silver nanoparticles in these fillings kill remaining bacteria left over from cavities. Read more