Babies are cute. Even cuter? A baby that laughs hysterically while his father tears up pieces of paper. But just what is so funny about it? Jorge Ribas finds out.
From Batman to Spider-Man, we love our superheroes. And whether they're busting bad guys in comic books or flying around on movie screens, they're more popular than ever. Jorge Ribas finds out why.
Former gang members lead a healing circle as part of Barrios Unidos, a group that works to provide alternatives to gangs. Young people are encouraged to talk about their experiences in a safe environment. Jorge Ribas reports.
All athletes, especially football players, should recognize the signs of dehydration during summertime practice. Discovery News' Jorge Ribas reports. Originally produced in August 2006.
As relief workers struggle to help the Haitian earthquake victims, they face enormous challenges. Dr. Howard McCollister, who's taught in a hospital on the island for nearly 20 years, talks about what the impoverished nation needs from the world ...
Can you REALLY tell if your friend is lying to you? As it turns out, probably not. James Williams isn't lying when he says deception is a tricky thing.
Anchorage's annual Fur Rendezvous festival started a new tradition this year - the Running of the Reindeer. Kasey-Dee Gardner and Jorge Ribas find out if man outran beast.
In the movie Contagion, panic ensues as an unknown illness threatens to become a global epidemic. To make this scenario as accurate as possible, producers consulted with real life virus hunter Dr. Ian Lipkin.
Discovery News' Jorge Ribas gets the rundown on what kind of dangers may lurk in the desert for those who try to cross the U.S/Mexico border illegally.
When natural disasters strike - be it tsunamis, earthquakes or floods - they often lead to high death tolls. James Williams discovers how the grisly estimates are attained.
Dakota Fred sits down with Executive Producer Christo Doyle to reveal more about the story behind his controversial purchase of the Porcupine Creek Claim.
Dave Turin and Greg Remsburg revisit the tough challenge of breaking through and removing the permafrost layer at Quartz Creek. Plus, Todd gives his take on things, including a reflection on the liberating purity of hard work in the Klondike.
Just as the Hoffman crew is wrapping up its final preparations before departure, Dakota Fred calls from Haines, Alaska with an ominous message. Then the water rights fall through on the Klondike claim and Todd seems to be out of luck.
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