Waste : Discovery News

Humans Stripping Earth of Its Resources

Posted Tue May 15, 2012 04:53 AM ET | 0

Humanity is essentially using the resources of one and a half Earths every year. Read more

Pacific Plastic Soup 100-fold Increase

Posted Wed May 9, 2012 10:23 AM ET | 0

The vast swirl of microplastic waste floating in the North Pacific has increased 100-fold over the last 40 years. Read more

Despite the Dark, Giant Squid Eyes See All

Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 02:17 PM ET | 0

The enormous eyes of giant and colossal squid may help them spot predatory sperm whales in their dim undersea habitat. Read more

First Test-Tube Hamburger Ready This Fall

Posted Mon Feb 20, 2012 08:39 AM ET | 0

The meat is made from cows' stem cells. Read more

Wanna Nuke Waste Site?

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jan 26, 2012 02:29 PM ET | 0

A panel suggests towns volunteer to host dumps that would last for generations. Read more

Bacteria Tech Halts Big Stink

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 5, 2012 06:51 AM ET | 0

A bacteria-filled filter is being perfected to prevent bad industrial smells from spreading over a whole town. Read more

Russian Nuclear Sub Fire Finally Extinguished

Posted Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:19 PM ET | 0

A fire that engulfed a nuclear submarine undergoing repairs in Russia's Murmansk region is now out. Read more

Fracking Alternative? Or Just Hot Air?

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

A tech company is developing an alternative to fracking that uses sunlight to produce natural gas. Read more

The Shark: A Predator Turned Prey?

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 03:21 PM ET | 0

Despite worldwide efforts to protect many species of shark, practices such as finning could force many to extinction. Read more

Galaxies That Don't Recycle Live Hard, Die Young

Posted by Ian O'Neill Thu Nov 17, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0

Some galaxies recycle stellar waste to birth new stars, others don't bother and blow it all in a star burst frenzy. Read more

A Simple Splash Can Make You Sick

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Nov 4, 2011 07:40 AM ET | 0

Boating, canoeing and kayaking on polluted waters can raise your risk of getting sick. Read more

From the Wash to the Ocean

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 24, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Synthetic fabrics in washing machines shed thousands of tiny bits of plastic that can end up in the oceans. Read more

How Google's Self-Driving Car Works

Posted Tue Oct 18, 2011 04:13 PM ET | 0

Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights. Read more

Environmentalists Call For Toilets on Everest

Posted Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:38 AM ET | 0

Human waste has become a problem as litter and detritus piles up on the top of the mountain. Read more

What Can We Do About the Space Junk Problem?

Posted Sun Sep 4, 2011 10:22 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor and spaceflight expert Lucy Rogers investigates the space debris problem and discusses how we could reduce, reuse and recycle. Read more

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