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Tornadoes Tear Through Central U.S.

Posted Sat Mar 3, 2012 12:20 PM ET | 0

Rescue workers searched for survivors on Saturday after scores of tornadoes tore across the central United States, killing at least 31 people and wiping out whole communities. Read more

Internet Makes Us Smarter & Dumber

Posted Wed Feb 29, 2012 01:06 PM ET | 0

Future humans will be both multitaskers and screen-bound hermits. Is this a good thing? Read more

Constant access to the Internet might make us great multitaskers, but will it also make us shallow, screen-bound hermits?

Google's 'Solve for X' Wants to End World Problems

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM ET | 0

A new think tank will foster radical ideas for big issues. Read more

Thanksgiving 2050: Feast or Famine?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 04:59 PM ET | 0

Depending on how the world uses available crops, there are two possible futures. Read more

Is This the End of Men or The Beginning of Women?

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Sep 20, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0

Statistics point to the waning of male dominance in the workplace and in education. 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

green white and solar watertreatment roof Calif

Song Lyrics Getting Sexier. Should We Care?

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Sep 15, 2011 08:35 PM ET | 0

A surge in explicit lyrics may be influencing our children's attitudes about sex. Read more

18-Year-Old Student Discovers Comet Break-Up

Posted by Ian O'Neill Sat Sep 3, 2011 07:47 PM ET | 0

During a summer work experience placement, the British student also helped with the discovery of over 20 asteroids. Read more

Which Astronomical Object Do YOU Want to See?

Posted by Mark Thompson Thu Aug 18, 2011 02:09 AM ET | 0

On Friday, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson will use a multi-million dollar telescope to zoom in on an object chosen by Discovery News readers. Read more

5 Must Have Back-to-School Gadgets

Posted Tue Aug 9, 2011 08:54 AM ET | 0

Gearing up for back-to-school has never looked so cool. Read more

Evolution Controversies: A History in Photos

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 06:15 AM ET | 0

The 1925 Scopes trial in Tennessee lasted 11 days and put a national spotlight on the religious movement against the teaching of evolution in high schools. Read more

Roller Pen Writes Electronic Circuitry

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:41 AM ET | 0

The rollerball pen dispenses conductive silver ink, enabling electrical circuits to be drawn directly on paper and other surfaces. Read more

Youthful Ingenuity Honored at Intel Science Fair

Posted Mon May 16, 2011 02:24 PM ET | 0

Young scientists receive awards in international competition. Read more

U.S. Risks Creating Uneducated 'Underclass'

Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:53 PM ET | 0

A new Hispanic underclass could be created unless the United States improves immigrant children's access to education. Read more

Earth: Evaporating Water in -22 Fahrenheit Explained [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

This video shows a resident of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in Canada throwing boiling water into very, very cold air. A fellow Yellowknife resident and high school chemistry teacher explains the surprising results. Watch video