Aug 04 2011
Minority Rules: Scientists Find the Tipping Point
If just 10 percent of the population holds an unshakable belief, their belief will be adopted by the majority, a new study says.
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Jul 18 2011
All Non-Africans Part Neanderthal, Genetics Confirm
If your heritage is non-African, you are part Neanderthal, according to a new study.
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Jul 15 2011
How to Make a Discovery News Reader Angry
This week we hit a few of the hot-button issues that really get our readers talking -- and angry.
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May 27 2011
Don’t Confuse Tornadoes, Volcanoes, Floods and the Final Episode of Oprah with Armageddon
Well, the world didn't come to an end -- despite lots of natural disasters and no more Oprah. But all the Discovery News readers wanted to talk about was a new species of bat.
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May 25 2011
Resurrecting the Dead Sea
With the Dead Sea drying up as a result of rising water demand, the historic body of water may one day disappear.
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May 24 2011
Tombs of King Tut’s Advisers Open to Public
The tombs house the men who once made up Tut's inner circle, including his treasurer, his butler and more.
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May 09 2011
Crocodile God Temple Featured Croc Nursery
This ancient Egyptian site once attracted swarms of pilgrims, but is all but unknown to modern-day tourists.
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May 06 2011
Why You Don’t Need to See a Photo of Osama Bin Laden Dead
You don't need to see a photo of Osama bin Laden dead. A picture might have been worth a thousand words, but these days technology may trump a photograph.
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May 06 2011
Bin Laden Conspiracies Rely on Complex Scenarios
Conspiracy theorists prefer complex mysteries over simple truths, and find mystery where none exists.
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May 04 2011
‘God of Silence’ Statues Give Few Hints About Origins
More lost artifacts are being returned to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo -- some of which the museum never owned.
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