Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 03 2011

Unidentified Sunken Object: Probably Not Alien

Deep ocean searchers have found what some are calling a UFO on the ocean floor. But are there other explanations?

Aug 02 2011

Organized Crime Wiping Out Wildlife

Conservationists believe many of the criminal networks targeting wildlife are also involved in illicit arms and drug smuggling.

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 25 2011

Japan To Drill Seabed for ‘Burning Ice’

Tag: Experiments,Gold,Natural Gas,Seas,Technology,Wind PowerDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 12:09 pm
Japan will seek to extract natural gas from seabed deposits of methane hydrate, also known as "burning ice," in the world's first such offshore experiment.

Jul 24 2011

Where Do You Put a Gigantic Telescope?

Tag: Astronomy,Technology,TelescopesNicole Gugliucci @ 7:29 pm
Radio astronomers have longed for a telescope with a full square kilometer of collecting area. Now, as it comes closer to reality, they are trying to decide where to put it.

Jul 21 2011

Nepal To Measure Everest

Tag: Everest,GPS,Satellites,TechnologyDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 1:49 pm
Nepal is planning to launch a new GPS survey to re-measure the height of Mount Everest.

Jul 20 2011

‘Skinless’ Shuttle Also Soon to Retire

The shuttle names Columbia, Atlantis and Discovery may ring a bell. But ever hear of OV-95? Few have and now it, too, will be retired.

Jul 18 2011

How a Mission to Mars Could Kill You

Will bootprints in the Martian soil be a part of our future, or will the interplanetary trip prove too hazardous for humans?

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