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Artificial Islands Can't Save La. Coast, Say Geologists

Building islands may seem like a simple way to protect Louisiana's shores, but critics say it's too simple -- and won't work.

Volatile Methane Ice Could Spark More Drilling Disasters

Energy companies used to avoid methane hydrates no matter what. Now the industry may be drilling right into danger.

For Oiled Wildlife, Dawn Cleans Best

Trial and error through the years has shown that the dish detergent cleans oil off feathers and fur without irritating the skin.

After Containment Box Fails, BP Reassesses Spill

Engineers are wrestling with a list of options to cap oil leaking 5,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.

Deep-Sea Ice Crystals Stymie Gulf Oil Leak Fix

A slushy mix of deep-sea water and oil is hindering attempts to slow the Gulf of Mexico leak.

From Oil Spill to Economic Kill: What's It Going to Cost Us?

Take a good, long sip of that morning coffee. Thanks to the recent oil spill, your cup of joe might get a lot more expensive.

'Dome' Lowered Into Sea to Cap Oil Leak

The 100-ton dome is designed to funnel leaking oil from the Gulf up to a containment vessel for reprocessing.

Robotic Subs Dive Deep to Cap Oil Leak

Engineers are racing to contain what could become the nation's worst environmental crisis.

NASA-Inspired Aerogel Could Sponge Up Oil Spills

Aerogel, an incredibly lightweight material originally developed by NASA for space missions, could be used to sponge up oil spills.

Sea Turtles Washing Up Dead Near Oil Spill Site

At least 25 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mississippi beaches.

Oil Rig Backup Devices Shouldn't Be Optional

A device the size of a football might have prevented the Deepwater Horizon oil rig spill from happening, had one been installed.

Gulf Loop Current Spreads Out Oil Spill: Big Pic

How exactly would oil travel from the spill at the Deepwater Horizon site to the entire East Coast of the United States?

Can Nanotechnology Help with the Oil Spill in the Gulf?

How long will it take for people to turn to nanotechnology for a possible solution to the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Current Could Push Oil Spill Up East Coast

Oceanographers are keeping their eyes on the Gulf Loop Current, which could spread the oil slick through the Florida Keys and to North Carolina's Cape Hatteras.

Relief Drilling to Take Time to Stop Oil Gush

It could be summer before oil gushing from the broken oil well in the Gulf is stopped.

Oil Spill Wildlife Rescue: Why Some Animals Receive Priority Care

Find out how wildlife experts, who are working on rescue efforts associated with the Gulf oil spill aftermath, establish triage systems to care for animal victims.

Oil Spill Puts Birds at Risk [VIDEO]

The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region's fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. American Bird Conservancy's Michael Fry talks to Discovery News' Jorge Ribas about the situation.

New Underwater Technique Disperses Oil at the Source

When oil spills threaten ocean and coastal environments, several techniques are employed to mitigate the damage. One of them is a chemical dispersant, a liquid typically dropped by a plane flying over the slick's surface.

Rough Seas Again Thwart Cleanup of Oil Catastrophe

Boats and workers sit idle as the oil slick grows.

Tech Used to Clean Up Oil Spills

Oil spill clean up crews are on the job, doing their best to contain the oil, disperse it, burn it or skim it. Here are few technologies and techniques developed to mitigate these kinds of disasters.

Unfavorable Weather Worsens the Gulf Oil Spill

About the time disaster response officials realized the magnitude of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the weather in the Gulf of Mexico was already turning against them.

Oil Spill: Bracing for Impact: Special Report

Preparations are underway at the shore and on water to try and minimize damage from the Gulf oil spill.

Oil Spill Progress Tracked by Satellites

While ground crews work to contain the spill on the ground, satellites are monitoring the oil slick from the skies.

Animal Clean-Up After Oil Spill: A Lengthy Process

Experts and volunteers are streaming to Louisiana, eager for direction to help wildlife that may be affected by the Gulf oil spill.

As Oil Spill Reaches Shore, What to Expect

One of the first signs of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill reaching shore will be the smell of petroleum in the air.

No New Offshore Drilling Until Oil Spill Review: White House

Senior adviser David Axelrod says that authorities must first determine the cause of the explosion before moving forward.

Gulf Coast Expert: Oil Spill Threatens Seafood [VIDEO]

In the hours before the Gulf oil spill hit the Louisiana Coast, Discovery News' James Williams talked with Gulf Coast experts about what worries them the most with the spill's impact.