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Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more.

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.

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.

Solar power can be complicated, but Solar Decathlon director Richard King gives Discovery News the lowdown on the three ways anyone can tap the sun's energy.

Has the lost army of Cambyses II been found? The Persian army of 50,000 soldiers supposedly perished in a sandstorm in ancient Egypt 2500 years ago. Researchers have located a valley of bones they think may belong to the fabled army.

The Berlin Wall was almost 90 miles long. That's a lot of concrete to take down. Parts of the wall are easy to locate but what happened to the rest of it? James Williams finds out.

A virtual reality game, called 'Virtual Iraq,' is helping soldiers deal with mental scars, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Discovery News' Kasey-Dee Gardner reports.

Some people wear business suits to work, but scientists at Draper Labs have to wear "bunny suits" because they work in a clean room. Discovery News takes a tour of their lab and learns the ins and outs of clean room culture.

Pesticides and fertilizers can wind up where you don't want them. SafeLawns.org founder Paul Tukey stops by Jorge Ribas' backyard and gives him some tips on eco-friendly gardening.

Have you ever wondered why elections are always held in November on a Tuesday? Discovery News' Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out.

A new GPS sneaker can track your every move, keeping you from getting lost on a hike or monitoring your progress while running a marathon. Discovery News' Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out firsthand.

Is the pyramid on the dollar bill REALLY a Masonic symbol? What's the deal with all their rituals? Discovery News' James Williams sits down with a member to find out.

Go behind the mystery of vampires and find out what they are, why they exist, and what's up with their fangs.

Vampires have been part of cultures for centuries. Find out how this paranormal being maintains its legacy.

The Washington state coastline is the most tsunami-prone area in the United States. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports on one of the most sophisticated tsunami warning systems in the world.

Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News' Alyssa Danigelis gets some home improvement tips.

The longer a male Australian redback spider woos the female, the better chance she won't eat him the first time they mate. James Williams explores this tangled web of poisonous spider sex.

Thresher sharks, spiky urchins and sea snails are just a few of the creatures Eddie Kisfaludy fetches from the ocean. James Williams reels in the details.

Dogs may be more like humans than previously thought. A new study shows how dogs are able to mimic human behavior, which may shed light into what makes humans behavior unique. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports.