Europe : Discovery News

Ice-Breakers Battle Europe's Big Chill

Posted Thu Feb 9, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

Temperatures fell to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in Berlin as the current cold front that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe makes its way west. Read more

European Union Turns 20: Photos

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 09:43 AM ET | 0

The European Union may be in turmoil now, but it began as a noble effort to unify Europe and prevent war. Read more

Body Found as Concordia Fuel Pumping Delayed

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:24 AM ET | 0

Heavy weather forced salvage crews to suspend pumping thousands of tonnes of fuel from the wrecked Costa Concordia liner Saturday. Read more

Scorned Cruise Ship Captain Not Alone in History

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM ET | 0

The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia allegedly abandoned ship -- like many captains before him. Read more

Samoa Leaps Into 2012 With Dateline Switch

Posted Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:16 PM ET | 0

The tiny island nation leaps forward in time to be more competitive. Read more

Seven-Peak Climbing Record Set By 15-Year-Old

Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 03:15 PM ET | 0

A 15-year-old American has become the youngest person to climb the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Read more

A 15-year-old American has become the youngest person to climb the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, completing the feat by summiting Antarctica's Mount Vinson over the weekend.

Santa Soyuz? Rocket Reentry Dazzles Europe

Posted Mon Dec 26, 2011 03:32 AM ET | 0

On Christmas Eve, videos of a strange streak of light over Europe surfaced... it wasn't Santa's sleigh. Read more

Board Games Originated as Elite Pastime

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Board games began as an exclusive pastime for the elite, with the Roman Empire spreading their popularity throughout Europe. Read more

Nissan Eyes 1.5 Million Electric Cars by 2016

Posted Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:17 PM ET | 0

The car company says it wants to be the world's largest player in zero-emission vehicles. Read more

Ancient Images of a Mother Giving Birth Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Oct 19, 2011 04:33 PM ET | 0

The unique find, which could be the earliest representation of childbirth in western art, show the head and shoulders of a baby emerging from a mother. Read more

Why the Black Death Was the Mother of All Plagues

Posted Wed Oct 12, 2011 04:10 PM ET | 0

The deadly pathogen that spawned waves of epidemics has barely changed. Read more

Somali Pirates Ready for Renewed Raiding Season

Posted Mon Sep 26, 2011 06:49 AM ET | 0

Pirates try to settle ransoms and release boats towards the end of the monsoon, so as to increase resources for future attacks when a calmer ocean allows small pirate boats to travel far out to sea. Read more

Green Roofs and White Roofs: Low-Tech Ways to Save Tons of Energy

Posted Fri Sep 16, 2011 05:01 PM ET

Painting roofs white is an easy way to reflect heat and save costs in the summer. But even better is planting gardens on rooftops, bringing the green back to the urban jungle. Read more