Parades and Festivals : Discovery News

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

Posted Wed Sep 14, 2011 01:17 PM ET | 0

Real, unforced laughter can help the body produce pain-killing opiate-like chemicals. Read more

Cinco de Mayo: NOT Mexico's Independence Day

Posted by Lauren Effron Thu May 5, 2011 10:48 AM ET | 0

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico's freedom from France -- but it's celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico! Read more

Mardi Gras Through The Ages

Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 05:49 PM ET | 0

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a holiday worth much more than a handful of beads. It's a celebration of cultures steeped in centuries of tradition. Read more

You know that Thanksgiving includes turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but there's more to the story -- and the science-- behind the tradition. Isn't it time you learned more about one of the most beloved (and delicious!) holidays? Read more

Oktoberfest Science: Bacteria Mask Beer Stench

Posted Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:00 PM ET | 0

A cocktail of bacteria can clean up the smell of beer, sweat and bratwurst left behind by the millions of revelers expected to attend. Read more

Cinco de Mayo: NOT Mexico's Independence Day

Posted by Lauren Effron Wed May 5, 2010 03:12 PM ET | 0

With a history steeped in battles and rebuilding, Mexico has earned every right to be proud. Today marks a Mexican holiday that more and more people every year celebrate in the United States, many not knowing why they do it: ... Read more

Cinco de Mayo: NOT Mexico's Independence Day

Cherry Blossom Festivals Around The World

Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 01:19 PM ET | 0

Many cities around the world welcome spring with lavish festivals; cherry blossom festivals are the most famous. Read more

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade's History Surprise

Posted by Lori Cuthbert Wed Nov 25, 2009 02:08 PM ET | 0

We were wondering whether there were any stories out there today about the balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which turns 85 this year. Something sciency. The answer to that is "nope," but I found something even better: The ... Read more

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade's History Surprise

Bad Weather Prevents Space Shuttle Landing : Discovery News

Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET

Bad weather prevented space shuttle Discovery from returning home Thursday and kept its astronauts circling the world for at least an extra day. Read more

Space Shuttle Discovery Crew Heads Home : Discovery News

Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET

The farewell hugs and handshakes are over. Now all that's left for the crews of the space shuttle and space station is the release of the docking latches. Read more

Space Shuttle Discovery Glides Home: Discovery News

Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET

Space shuttle Discovery and its seven astronauts are back on Earth. Discovery swooped through the clear California sky and landed at Edwards Air Force Base an hour before sunset Friday. Read more

Hitler Skull Fragment Belonged to Female : Discovery News

Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET

A piece of skull with a bullet hole through it that Russian officials claimed belonged to Adolf Hitler actually came from a woman, scientists at the University of Connecticut concluded. Read more

Darwin at 200: Still Evolving : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

On the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birthday, a new exhibit reflects on his life and legacy. Read more

Bones Reveal Harsh Life of Colonial America: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

The saga of life in 17th century America -- "Written in Bone" -- goes on display Saturday at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Read more

Horses Offering Healthiest Inauguration Seats: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:23 PM ET

The best seats at the U.S. presidential inauguration events, in terms of health and comfort, are not the coveted VIP bleachers, but instead are those reserved for the hundreds of horseback riders appearing in the parade, suggests new research. Read more