Aug 03 2011

Mariachi Band Serenades Music-Loving Beluga Whale

A beluga whale named Juno intensely watches a mariachi serenade him at the Mystic Aquarium. Check out the video.

Aug 02 2011

What’s Behind This Summer’s Shark Encounters?

Encounters between humans and sharks are common this summer, but it's unclear which species is becoming more brazen.

Aug 01 2011

Turning the tables: Attack Survivors Help Sharks

Summer is anniversary time for many shark attack survivors, including Discovery News guest commentator Debbie Salamone.

Aug 01 2011

What Lives Inside Your Navel?

Tag: Bacteria,Biodiversity,Humans,Life Science,Scientists,SkinJennifer Viegas @ 6:22 pm
An in-depth investigation of what lives inside the human belly button uncovers hundreds of organisms.

Aug 01 2011

Genetically Modified Beagle Glows

Tag: Animals,Beagle,Biotechnology,DNA,Dogs,Genes,Humans,TechnologyJennifer Viegas @ 11:00 am
"Tegon" glows bright green under ultraviolet light in a feat that could eventually help scientists track diseases.

Jul 29 2011

Humans Crowded Out Neanderthals

Tag: Archaeology,Artifacts,Community,Europe,Humans,Neanderthals,ToolsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 2:38 pm
A swell of modern humans outnumbered Neanderthals in Europe nearly 10 to one.

Jul 29 2011

Population to Bulge, But Will Hit Ceiling

Speculation on population numbers raise questions about whether the planet can sustain us all.

Jul 27 2011

Cancers Might Be Newly Evolved Species

Cancerous tumors are parasitic organisms, new species, that depend on their host for food, says a new study.

Jul 26 2011

People from Polar Regions Have Bigger Brains

Tag: Arctic Regions,Eye,Humans,Light,Neanderthals,SightJennifer Viegas @ 11:00 pm
They're not more intelligent, but the bigger brain (and eyeball) size permits better vision in areas with less sunlight.

Jul 26 2011

Deadly Horse Virus Found in Dog

Tag: Animals,Bats,Dogs,Fox,Fruit,Horses,HumansDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:33 pm
Authorities fear that the lethal Hendravvirus has jumped species.

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