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A raptorex, a much smaller yet equally terrifying version of T-Rex, was uncovered in China. Dr. Paul Sereno, the lead researcher, talks about this discovery.
There's a women's roller derby renaissance going on in Washington, D.C. A far cry from the cheesy staged fights of the 1970's, today's roller derby is based on stamina and skill. Discovery News takes a look at these hard-hitting athletes.
Explore a sea monster mystery in South Carolina, see just how close we came to being hit by a moderately-destructive asteroid and get a preview of the future with a Dutch-invented flying car on This Week in Discovery News!
2012 has seen some of the highest levels of solar activity ever recorded. But what can solar storms do to you? Daron Taylor takes a look at what these intense geomagnetic storms mean.
This week we learn about Amelia Earhart's airplane, orgasmic work outs and a farmer claims to have a UFO buried in his field.
Now 100 years old, the John Carter stories have inspired characters real and fictional. Martin Berman looks into what makes a Sci-fi classic.
Martians are back and stealing the limelight in the new film John Carter. Martin Berman looks back to when Martians were a regular feature in media and talks to the filmmakers about how they look this time around.
This Week in Discovery News we explore the art of apologies, what a 130-pound penguin looks like and if we'll live to see our birthdays in 2041.
What looks like some strange alien material is a magnetic liquid with both practical and aesthetic purposes. Martin Berman talks to an electrical engineer to discuss what it is and how it's used.
A daredevil skydives from 23 miles up, Russian scientists find Lake Vostok, and JFK got dirty with an intern.
As workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman.
Thanks to the largest solar radiation storm since 2003, beautiful aurorae have been popping up across the globe. Martin Berman talks to Discovery News Space Producer Ian O'Neill to understand how the aurora borealis and australis are created.
A rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle was released by staff from the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. Discovery News reporter Jessica Marshall was there to witness the turtle's return to its habitat.
Multiple videos of bioluminescent waves off the coast of California have us wondering: What kind of otherworldly phenomenon is this? To find out, Jorge Ribas talks to a marine biologist.
A pair of leaping humpback whales nearly crush some curious onlookers. Jorge Ribas talks to a whale researcher to find out what the whales were doing right, and the people doing wrong.
Archaeologists have uncovered the legendary grotto in which Rome's founders were said to have been nursed by a "she-wolf." James Williams reports.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is growing Elkhorn coral from scratch as part of a program to save the endangered species. Jorge Ribas reports.
This isn't your grandfather's museum. The Marian Koshland Science Museum in Washington, D.C., gets interactive with its exhibits. Jorge Ribas goes inside.
Biologists in Maryland hope an adult female Atlantic sturgeon can help replenish local populations of the ancient species. Jorge Ribas gets the tale
Archaeologists have uncovered more buildings that made up a slave village where Frederick Douglass once lived. Jorge Ribas visits the dig.
A rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle was released by staff from the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. Discovery News reporter Jessica Marshall was there to witness the turtle's return to its habitat.
James Williams visits the site of the most infamous massacre of El Salvador's civil war.
Could the future of boxing be robots? The new movie "Real Steel" thinks so, showing massive bots duking it out. To find out where the sport may really be headed, we talked to Discovery News blogger and boxing reporter Kieran Mulvaney.
Winter the dolphin stars as herself in the new movie Dolphin Tale, which details her rescue and rehab after losing her tail. Jorge Ribas interviews the cast and crew to find out how much of the movie remains true to life.
When a young dolphin lost its tail in a fishing accident, an aquarium and prosthetics company teamed up to build her a new one. Jorge Ribas meets Winter the dolphin, who stars in the new movie about her rescue.
Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why man's best friend can't eat the same foods as humans.
In southern Arkansas, Nature Conservancy officials set 80 acres of prairie ablaze. Jorge Ribas walks through fire to find out why they do it.
Of all the methods being used to fight a fire ant invasion in the Southeast, this one might be the grossest. James Williams takes some heat to get the story.
No longer just a date, the phrase "9/11" is now part of our national lexicon, forever reminding us of that horrific day. Jorge Ribas reports.
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.
Nothing beats draping a wet towel on your face to cool off on a hot summer day. And this orangutan heartily agrees. So how did she learn to do this? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Eat your heart out , Shangri-La. If you're a dino digger, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, might just be paradise. James Williams finds out why.
Jorge Ribas learns how wildlife specialists trap nutria, invasive rodents originally from South America that have been destroying wetlands for decades.
A Washington, D.C. rooftop is now home to thousands of bees, thanks to restaurant Founding Farmers, which owns one of the nation's largest urban beehives.
A cat that barks? What is going on here? Yasmin Gazelle finds out the truth behind this canine-impersonating feline.
Mathematicians have created the first accurate 3-D simulations of snowflakes. And they're neat lookin'! James Williams takes a look.
On Maryland's Eastern Shore, wildlife biologists look for new ways to control nutria, 20-pound rodents from South America. Jorge Ribas reports from the marsh.
Zola the Gorilla has got some serious b-boy moves. But what's really going on here? Jorge Ribas talks to zookeeper Garth Irvine from the Calgary Zoo to find out.
The scent of dead sea lampreys causes live ones to scatter, new research shows. And now scientists hope to use these findings to better control the invasive underwater pest. Jorge Ribas reports.The scent of dead sea lampreys causes live ones to scatter, new research shows. And now scientists hope to
A restaurant in Japan is serving up some very fresh sushi. The "dead" squid begins to squirm as soy sauce is poured over it, but why? Martin Berman speaks with a chemist to find out what's going on.
The Giant Anteater can eat 30,000 ants per day with its 2-foot-long tongue. Jorge Ribas finds out what else it can do.
The woman behind one of the world's most famous paintings was born in a humble house in Florence, according to new documents. Rossella Lorenzi gets the story.
Diving with sharks means giving them a wide berth. Florida Aquarium dive operations director Casey Coy uses a 'shark wand' to keep traffic moving smoothly in their massive reef exhibit.
In the new movie "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," Caesar the chimp leads a primate revolution thanks to a drug that makes him super smart. So when can we expect a pill for enhanced intelligence? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Playing a chimp is more than just dragging your knuckles, especially if the primate is leading a revolution. Actor Andy Serkis talks to Jorge Ribas about what it takes to play Caesar in the new movie, Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Florida Aquarium staff learn how to work and swim among sharks as part of the aquarium's dive program, which also gives guests a chance to get up close and personal with the predators. Jorge Ribas visits the reef.
Hammerhead sharks are on the endangered species list because they're being overfished for their fins. One of the best ways to protect such endangered species is to get them listed at CITES. James Williams reports.
Keeping your sea urchins calm and sedate on the way back to the lab is an important part of studying their fertility. James Williams finds out why.
NASA's robotic lander autonomously launches, hovers, and lands. And it could be the future of planetary exploration.
Rising floods can do massive amounts of damage. James Williams gets some answers about them.
Six sand tiger sharks hit the road from South Carolina to their spacious new home at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. But the long journey means the rush is on to make sure the sharks arrive healthy.
A family outing on a small river gets wild when Asian carp begin jumping out of the water by the dozens. Martin Berman talks with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission for information about these invasive carp.
Female polar bears and their cubs are swimming increasingly longer distances causing higher mortality rates for the young bears, a new study finds. Martin Berman reports.
Don't let the rows of ragged teeth fool you, Sand Tiger Sharks, despite their menacing appearance, are actually pretty shy. But it's the mix of those two qualities that makes the shark the perfect aquarium specimen.
New videos appear to show UFOs hovering over London. But our resident skeptic Ben Radford shares five reasons why he thinks it's probably a hoax. Martin Berman reports.
Guilt, depression, second guessing. For the U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to President John F. Kennedy, losing the President meant decades of coming to terms with that terrible tragedy. Discovery News reports.
How do you move six sand tiger sharks a distance of 450 miles? With an aquarium on the back of an 18-wheeler, that's how. Discovery News' Jorge Ribas goes on a shark-filled road trip.
Sharks passing through some parts of the Pacific and Caribbean can swim a little easier thanks to new laws recently that create permanent shark sanctuaries. Jorge Ribas reports.
A curious baby gets a look inside a lion's mouth, with a thick piece of glass safely separating them. But was the lioness really looking for a snack, or just being playful? Jorge Ribas finds out.
The newest Transformers movie features an extreme sport called wingsuit flying. To learn more about this form of human flight, Martin Berman talks to a pro who's been jumping off cliffs for years.
What looks like a violent mash-up of rugby, king of the hill and capture the flag is a competition played in some Japanese schools. Martin Berman learns more about the unique sport.
BMX rider Jed Mildon completed the world's first triple backflip on his bike, seemingly defying the laws of gravity in the process. Martin Berman talks to Mildon to find out how he prepared himself for the record-breaking feat.
As Election Day arrives, Jorge Ribas finds out how we'll be voting in the future, regardless of who's running for office.
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute doubles as a center for troubled cranes, and researchers hope their breeding efforts could help the massive birds avoid extinction. Jorge Ribas visits the facility.
A gaggle of geese float down the Colorado River and onto a giant, man-made wave! Are they surfing or just trying to survive (or maybe a little bit of both)? Jorge Ribas gets the answer.
Dashboards that recognize your face, cameras that count the cars on the road... find out what else Jorge Ribas saw at the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems.
Hundreds of adventure seekers descended on Lithuania's capital for the 3rd annual Vilnius Challenge. Discovery News producer Christina Reed competed in the event, which featured kayaking, biking, urban orienteering and more.
How do you locate your next dino dig? By prospecting in them thar hills! James Williams finds out how it's done.
Stalagmites and stalactites, cave curtains and rimstone pools... Jorge Ribas learns all about cave formations.
Water is a vital resource in our world, yet little information exists on how much water we individually use. But researchers at the University of Washington have developed a system that tracks individual water consumption.
Four years after being paralyzed in a car accident, UC Berkeley graduate Austin Whitney was able to walk again thanks to a new robotic exoskeleton. Jorge Ribas finds out how it works.
The Chesapeake Bay depends on oysters to filter its waters. And nearby communities depend on oysters for jobs. Jorge Ribas reports on the struggles of saving a tradition while looking to the future.
Oyster fishermen in Maryland?s Chesapeake Bay struggle despite a 14-year/$58 million program to save the oyster population.
Kasey-Dee Gardner uncovers the strange phenomenon of dinosaur mummification.
An otter and human child appear to be playfully interacting in this video taken at the San Diego Zoo. Is this the beginning of a life-long friendship between two different species? Jorge Ribas finds out.
Few things are as addictive as cutting through dirt hoping to unearth a fossil, as James Williams discovers.
Biologist J. Craig Venter helped crack the human genome. His next goal: create life. Jorge Ribas talks to him about the promise and perils of synthetic biology.
You've probably always heard that it's not safe to look at the sun. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why our eyes are naturally sensitive to sun light.
Researchers have discovered 10 amphibians believed to be new to science in Colombia's Darien region. Jorge Ribas lists the findings.
Little is know about the elusive Sixgill Shark, but scientists are trying to change that. The Seattle Aquarium Sixgill Shark experts provide a primer on this elusive fish.
In Arlington, Virginia, police outfit ordinary cars with cameras, microphones and GPS to catch car thieves in the act. Jorge Ribas finds out how they do it.
For the first time ever, paleontologists are chemically analyzing dinosaur fossils the same day they're excavated from the ground. Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why this new technique is so important.
Guilt, depression, second guessing. For the U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to President John F. Kennedy, losing the President meant decades of coming to terms with that terrible tragedy. Discovery News reports.
Another eruption of this active volcano isn't the only pending disaster facing Washington's Mt. Rainier. Climate-related disasters are springing up on this mountain, resulting in long-lasting effects downstream.
It might not be the most appealing way to find out if an animal is pregnant, but analyzing animal feces is definitely the least invasive. And at the Smithsonian Conservation Biological Institute, Jorge Ribas finds out how it's done.
The daring rescue of an elderly woman from a flooded river in Missouri is caught on video. Jorge Ribas interviews one of the Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers to get the details of the mission.
The Triton 36,000 could be the first manned submarine to make repeated trips to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, according to the ship's manufacturer. Jorge Ribas reports.
This cedar tree virtually explodes with pollen when someone shakes it. Jorge Ribas finds out how and why this happens.
The Dept. of Homeland Security is searching for the most effective way to quickly patch breached levees. Discovery News' James Williams reviews some of the options.
NASA's Spitzer Telescope discovered evidence that a high-speed collision between two planets happened thousands of years ago. Scientists think this type of collision is how planets, like the Earth, are formed.
World travel, summers in the outdoors and a first look at some of the oldest bones in the world. The perks of paleontology are many, as Discovery News' James Williams finds out.
Off the coast of North Carolina, marine archaeologists are surveying three sunken German U-Boats. Jorge Ribas heads out to sea and learns how close World War II came to America's shores.
These animatronic eyes are so realistic they're almost creepy! So how do they work? Jorge Ribas finds out.
The Wide Field Camera 3 will let Hubble look deeper into space and further back in time than ever before. Dave Mosher gets the details on the telescope's newest eyes. Jorge Ribas produces.
Following in the footsteps (er, tentacles) of Caroline, meet Octavius, the new giant Pacific octopus at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Marine archaeologists take their profession to a whole new level - the bottom of the ocean. Jorge Ribas meets the crew uncovering World War II shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina.
Karst ecologist Mike Slay goes to great depths to preserve cave habitats from pressures above and below. Jorge Ribas follows him deep underground.
Did you know German subs were parked just a few miles from our beaches, hunting merchant ships during World War II? Jorge Ribas gets a history lesson.
As sea ice decreases in both coverage, thickness and age, polar bears could have fewer cubs, according to new research. Jorge Ribas reports on the findings from the Arctic.
A video from the earthquake aftermath in Japan appears to show a muddy, shivering dog loyally waiting by an injured friend. Jorge Ribas finds out what the dog might be going through in the midst of this tragedy.
Feeding barnacles look quite strange when seen up close. Biobus Ben explains in this quick video shot in his mobile lab.
