Discovery Channel News Headlines

• Yellowstone Hot Spot Shreds Ancient Pacific Ocean
  A new study has found that the mantle plume that feeds Yellowstone's famous geysers is even more powerful than anyone ever thought.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:59 EDT
  
  

• Earth's Animals Face Grim Future
  A major extinction event is taking place now, with many wondering what animals will disappear from the planet forever.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:01:00 EDT
  
  

• NPR: Keeping Trapped Chilean Miners Sane (Featuring Discovery News)
  In response to the article "Can NASA Help Trapped Chilean Miners?", Discovery News space producer Ian O'Neill was asked to appear as a guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" program.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:06:17 EDT
  
  

• Vietnam's Illegal Wildlife Trade Exposed
  Over 850 pounds of illegal wildlife from nearly 20 species was just seized from restaurants in Vietnam, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:39:36 EDT
  
  

• Oil Slick Seen From Burning Rig in Gulf of Mexico
  All 13 workers escaped into the water, but the rig appeared to be leaking oil.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:20:00 EDT
  
  

• Human-Like Brain Found in Worm
  For the first time, a structure comparable to our cerebral cortex has been found in an invertebrate -- a humble marine ragworm.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT
  
  

• East Coast Braces for Hurricane Earl
  Hurricane Earl is forcing evacuations along North Carolina's barrier islands as officials prepare for the worst.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:40:00 EDT
  
  

• Why Americans Think Obama is Muslim
  New psychological research helps explain why many people believe misinformation about people-- including why Obama is believed to be Muslim.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:15:43 EDT
  
  

• Brain Exercises Can Accelerate Mental Decline
  Challenging your brain can delay dementia. But when it happens, symptoms progress more quickly.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EDT
  
  

• Two Chinese Satellites Have Close Encounter in Orbit
  It would appear that China has successfully carried out a satellite rendezvous maneuver in orbit. And on August 19, the two satellites may have even touched, one probe being shunted aside by the other.
    Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:46:32 EDT
  
  

• How Stable Is The West Antarctic Ice Sheet?
  A new study shows that the chances of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsing are uncomfortably high.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:56:05 EDT
  
  

• NASA Offers New View of Lunar Crater
  A new geologic map of Schrodinger Basin on the moon gives a unique glimpse of Luna's distant past.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:33:43 EDT
  
  

• Snoop Dogg Fights Cybercrime, Fo Shizzle
  A rap music contest shows that Snoop has no time for cybercrime.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:37:59 EDT
  
  

• Gang Alternative Movement Gains Momentum
  Seven percent of U.S. teens belong to gangs. A new movement hopes to bring that number down.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:53:00 EDT
  
  

• Highest-Paid Athlete Hailed From Ancient Rome
  Tiger Woods, move over. The highest paid athlete of all time was a charioteer from ancient Rome, say researchers.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:19:46 EDT
  
  

• Shape-Shifting Plane to Aid Maritime Rescues
  The new unmanned aircraft could cut the cost of maritime search-and-rescue missions and reduce risks to human lives.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:17:17 EDT
  
  

• Hurricane Earl Looms Over East Coast
  Earl, currently a Category 3 hurricane, could make landfall later this week.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:35:00 EDT
  
  

• Harvest Produce at the Grocery Store
  Hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming are used to bring bountiful harvests to the urban environment.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:29:51 EDT
  
  

• Bacteria Make Gold Nuggets
  The finding could help prospectors use biosensors to zero-in on where clumps of the precious metal may lie.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:39:00 EDT
  
  

• The Geek's Guide to Hurricane Tracking
  The Atlantic hurricane season of 2010 is churning away. Check out how to keep tabs on the latest in storm developments in every imaginable band of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:35:28 EDT