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Eating the Enemy: A Savage Act, But Not New
May 14, 2013 06:03 PM ET // Rossella Lorenzi
A Syrian rebel commander eats his enemy's heart as a show of dominance. The savage act has occurred before in many cultures. Continue reading →
Aug 25, 2011 04:04 PM ET // Tim Wall
Rhinos Rebound in Nepal
Apr 26, 2011 08:30 AM ET // Tim Wall
Rhino populations are on the rise in Nepal.
Vote for Your Favorite History Story of 2011
Dec 22, 2011 09:56 AM ET // Trace Dominguez
Mummies, the Civil War and a possible wife of the Christian God? Must be a History poll! Vote for your favorite History story of 2011.
Weekly Vlog Blog: We Want Your Ideas (and Your Vote)!
Apr 15, 2011 04:08 PM ET // Amy Enchelmeyer
We love our readers, so this week we're asking for your ideas and your vote for Discovery News in the Webby Awards.
D News Video
DNews: Why Can't We Regrow Teeth?
DNews: Can a Double Mastectomy Really Prevent Cancer?
DNews: Giant Tornado Hits Oaklahoma
DNews: Crushing Cars with a Giant Robot Hand
The Must Reads
Massive Asteroid to Make 'Royal' Flyby
What's It Really Like to Be a Spy?
Dust Devils Rip Up Mars' 'Etch A Sketch' Surface
Opportunity Breaks NASA's 40-Year Roving Record
When (Part of) Apollo 13 Reached the Moon
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The Mind Blowers
Australian Politician Attacked by Kangaroo
Victorian Era Brits Were Smarter Than Us
Swirling Waters Seen From Space
Word Bubbles
Big Bang 'Blood Spatter' Produced by Atom-Smasher
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the // radar
UK to Send First Astronaut to Space Station
The Big Number
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The Big Number
-- Million: The value of jewels stolen from the hotel room of a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller at the Cannes film festival
Big Quote
"I don't ever want to lose my kids."
-- Melissa Torrez who hopped in her car and gave chase after a man who had grabbed her 4-year-old daughter from her family's yard. The suspect was caught and charged with attempted kidnapping
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