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Why Can't Women Serve at the Front?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Feb 13, 2012 07:34 AM ET | 0

The Pentagon is opening up thousands of jobs to women, but hundreds of thousands more remain closed to females. What's holding them back? Read more

Veterans Day History: Americans at War

Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:23 AM ET | 0

This Veterans' Day, Discovery News honors American military service personnel with a look back at some of the great battles throughout our nation's history. Read more

How to Make Helicopters Stealthy

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Aug 17, 2011 09:44 AM ET | 0

The main challenge lies in making them quiet flyers. Read more

Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks

Posted Sun Mar 13, 2011 09:15 PM ET | 0

The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion. Read more

Blind Soldier 'Sees' with His Tongue

Posted Wed Mar 17, 2010 06:03 AM ET | 0

A British soldier left blind by a grenade in Iraq says his life has been transformed by a new device that allows him to "see" with his tongue. Read more

Military Dogs Get New Vet Hospital: Discovery News

Posted Wed Oct 22, 2008 06:09 AM ET

A new $15 million veterinary hospital for four-legged military personnel opened Tuesday at Lackland Air Force Base, offering a long overdue facility that gives advanced medical treatment for combat-wounded dogs. Read more