Season : Discovery News

Ship of the Future to Battle Pirates

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:17 PM ET | 0

A French military vessel equipped with a variety of non-lethal defense technology could provide security in waters where pirates abound. Read more

3,000-Year Old Egyptian 'Lady Gaga' Tomb Found

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 03:10 PM ET | 0

The tomb of a singer for the supreme deity Amon Ra during the Twenty-Second Dynasty has been discovered in Egypt's Valley of Kings. Read more

Outlook Stormy For Hurricane Forecasters

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 04:11 PM ET | 0

Two long-term forecasters are finally abandoning their failed hurricane prediction efforts. Read more

Record US Retail Sales On Black Friday

Posted Sun Nov 27, 2011 05:03 AM ET | 0

Despite the sluggish economy, retail sales on Black Friday hit a new record. Read more

Pepper Spray and Stampedes -- Must Be Black Friday

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

As shop doors opened across the country, a few shoppers were a little too eager to find "that" bargain. Read more

Tourists Trapped Around Mt. Everest

Posted Fri Nov 4, 2011 12:19 PM ET | 0

Tourists are stranded in the Mt. Everest region due to heavy fog. The hotels are running out of food and many are living in tents do to overcrowding. Read more

Farmer's Almanacs: Right as Rain or 3 Dollar Bills?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Scientists predict spotty results from almanac forecasts so why do we love them so much? 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

Why Do Leaves Change Color?: Photos

Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 01:03 PM ET | 0

Discover the secrets of why tree leaves change yellow or red in the autumn. Read more

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Predicting Irene

Posted Fri Aug 26, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0

The 48-hour forecast of a hurricane’s track is as good as the 24-hour forecast was 10 years ago. Read more

Hurricane Season Begins: Stormy Year Ahead

Posted Wed Jun 1, 2011 02:37 PM ET | 0

Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms. Read more

Tornadoes: Wide Angle

Posted Fri May 20, 2011 12:51 PM ET

Everything you ever wanted to know about one of the most destructive forces in nature: the tornado. Read more

Strange Spring: Explaining This Year's Wild Weather

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Apr 21, 2011 09:50 AM ET | 0

We've seen snow in the Midwest, wildfires in Texas and a surge of tornadoes across the country. What's going on with the weather? Read more

Earth: 2010 Hurricane Season in 1 Minute [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Feb 9, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

Got a minute? Then watch the entire 2010 Atlantic hurricane season blow by at lightning speed! Earl! Danielle! Igor! Otto! They're all in there! Watch video

Earth: 2010 Hurricane Season in 1 Minute

Earth: Hurricane Season 2009 In 1 Minute [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Nine named storms in 3.5 months. All in one minute. A new time-lapse released from NASA and NOAA shows the 2009 hurricane season in a flash. Watch video