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Cool Jobs: Astronaut
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? Kasey-Dee Gardner introduces you to Space Shuttle Commander Stephen Frick.
Cool Jobs: Mummy Hunter
Dr. Zahi Hawass, chief of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, gives Discovery News' Rossella Lorenzi an exclusive interview.
Weird Worms Eat Bones
As many as 15 different species of undersea worms that eat the bones of whales and other large, dead animals may reside in Monterey Bay in California, new research finds. Jorge Ribas takes a closer look at these mysterious boneworms.
Tornado Chaser Talks Lightning
As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm.
Hackers Versus Cyber Criminals
Got Cyber Monday fever? Darren Kitchen, hacker and host of tech show Hak5, says why hacking isn't the same thing as cyber crime. Jorge Ribas sits down with him to find out the difference.
DaVinci's Outline in the Last Supper?
Did Leonardo DaVinci use his own shadow to create the outline of Jesus in The Last Supper? James Williams speaks with a researcher who has found evidence in Leonardo's manuscripts suggesting that's the case.
Our Top 5 Favorite Things About Turkeys
Turkeys are more than just Thanksgiving dinner. James Williams shares five reasons they're our new favorite bird.
Black Friday: The Urge To Buy
This year's Black Friday may be different than others, as many consumers are experiencing a phenomenon known as "frugal fatigue."
Black Friday Hysteria Revealed
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. Anxious shoppers get up early, spend hours in lines, and fight crowds all for the best bargains. Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out the psychological motivation of Black Friday.
Signs of Climate Change in Alaska
If climate change is evident anywhere in the United States, it's in Alaska. Kasey-Dee Gardner spent a week in the arctic state to see for herself what's happening.
Man-Made Black Holes
With the start of the CERN particle accelerator, Kasey-Dee Gardner eases fears and finds out why we won't get sucked into a black hole.
Vampires Exposed
Go behind the mystery of vampires and find out what they are, why they exist, and what's up with their fangs.
History of Vampires
Vampires have been part of cultures for centuries. Find out how this paranormal being maintains its legacy.
Scientists Probe For Smoking Gene
Discovery News reporter Kasey-Dee Gardner tries out a new genetic test for lung cancer that may make it easier to find out who's at risk.
The Skinny on Clearing a Traffic Accident
From the high-tech cameras that locate the wreck, to the people on the ground sweeping up the debris, Jorge Ribas gets a look at all the steps needed to clean up a car accident.
Doomsday Asteroid
With thousands of asteroids, comets and other near-Earth object buzzing by our planet, Jorge Ribas finds out how we can avoid the same fate as the dinosaurs.
Hurricane-Prone Coastlines
Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more.
Behind the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details.
Where Does Our Garbage Go?
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have figured out how to track trash. They are doing this to get a better sense of people's disposal habits, which they hope will improve recycling efforts.



















