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On Edge In Syria's Capitol: Exclusive Interview

Posted by DNews Editors 16 HOURS AGO | 0

A Damascus resident gives DNews an exclusive interview on the chilling juxtaposition of fear and normality there. Read more

On Edge In Syria's Capitol: Exclusive Interview

Programming Error Doomed Russian Mars Probe

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Feb 7, 2012 02:25 AM ET | 0

A computer programming error doomed Russia's Phobos-Grunt Mars spacecraft, a government board investigating the accident has determined. Read more

Programming Error Doomed Russian Mars Probe

Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Feb 6, 2012 05:28 PM ET | 0

The recent outbreak of mass hysteria at a school in Upstate New York is not that unique. Read more

Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

Orca Slavery Ruling: DNews Nuggets

Posted by DNews Editors Mon Feb 6, 2012 12:33 PM ET | 0

From orcas in court to hostage-taking zombies, we're out there finding what you may have missed. It's like news popcorn. Read more

Is That a Crashed Flying Saucer on the Seabed?

Posted by Ray Villard Thu Feb 2, 2012 03:24 PM ET | 0

Linking a murky unknown circular artifact on the ocean floor to alien visitors is leap of faith wider than jumping the Grand Canyon. Read more

Is That a Crashed Flying Saucer on the Seabed?

DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Posted by DNews Editors Thu Feb 2, 2012 10:20 AM ET | 0

Get quick-hit news, updates, videos, tips, rumors and more! Updated by DNews editors worldwide throughout the news day. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Shuttle Columbia Crew Remembered

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Feb 1, 2012 11:01 AM ET | 0

It's nine years since Columbia fell from the sky, ending the lives of Kalpana Chawla, Rick Husband, Laurel Clark, Ilan Ramon, David Brown, William McCool and Michael Anderson. Read more

Mysterious Blue Balls Fall in England

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Feb 1, 2012 08:44 AM ET | 0

A British man found about two dozen bizarre clear blue gel balls in his garden, sparking a mystery. Read more

Factory Farming Videos Prompt 'Ag-Gag' Bills

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:11 AM ET | 0

The bills hope to shield the public from seeing undercover videos at factory farms. Read more

Factory Farming Videos Prompt 'Ag-Gag' Bills

Political Parties That Broke the Mold

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Mon Jan 30, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0

Have you ever cast a vote for the Rhinoceros Party or the Guns and Dope Party? We're guessing not... Read more

The Google+ Space Hangout Strikes Back!

Posted by Ian O'Neill Thu Jan 26, 2012 04:48 PM ET | 0

The weekly Google+ Space Hangout aired live once again today, discussing everything from angry solar storms to even angrier black holes! Read more

Is the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:43 AM ET | 0

Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936. Read more

Largest Solar Radiation Storm Since 2003

Posted by Ian O'Neill Wed Jan 25, 2012 05:12 AM ET | 0

As the Earth's magnetic field begins to calm after several days of intense geomagnetic activity, the NOAA has announced that we experienced the largest solar radiation storm since 2003. Read more

Largest Solar Radiation Storm Since 2003

Airline Diverts Aircraft During Solar Storm

Posted by Ian O'Neill Tue Jan 24, 2012 04:43 PM ET | 0

Delta Airlines have diverted "a handful" of polar routes as a precautionary measure as a large geomagnetic storm threatens surface-to-air communications. Read more

Airline Diverts Aircraft During Solar Storm

Romney, Gingrich Weigh In On Space Exploration

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:25 PM ET | 0

The two leading Republican candidates vying to take on President Barack Obama in this year's presidential election turned to the topic of space during a debate last night in Tampa, Fla. Read more