From shark-seeking Mythbusters to the Dirtiest Jobs on Earth that have to do with these ancient killing machines, take a look at the interesting, the gentle, and the ferocious side of sharks starting Sunday, July 27 at 9 pm ET when Shark Week 2008 begins on Discovery Channel and Discovery HD...
Moooove over corn, now cows have the solution to our energy crisis: Scientists claim they have found a renewable fuel source capable of powering up to three per cent of North American electrical consumption needs, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). The answer is just under the noses of farmers across the country: cow poop, they say.
Bubblebot, a colourful bubble-blowing robot, has a fun, but important job: It's not only a playmate to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), it's giving crucial insight into their minds.
Asteroids don't scare the Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite (NEOSSat). In fact, asteroids are exactly what this tiny satellite is hoping to find. The satellite is only about the size of a suitcase and weighs a mere 143 pounds, but don't let that fool you; NEOSSat is highly capable of hunting down any unruly space rocks, especially those that pose a threat to our planet.
Scientists have discovered a frog with the ability to tune the frequency of its hearing in a similar way to the changing dial on a radio.
Researchers note it is the only known animal with the ability to select what frequency it wishes to hear.
Scientists have found a feasible way to reverse levels of CO2 in the atmosphere - potentially even turning back the environmental clock to pre-industrial times: Just add lime, they say.
If you asked a Piraha mother how many children she had, she wouldn't be able to tell you. There are two reasons why: Because she wouldn't have the words to convey the exact number and because she wouldn't have a concept of counting as we perceive it.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot remains victorious after 2 junior competitors tried to fight it out for the title, as Jupiter's reining red dot.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2) documented the stormy battle.
Leaving 24-hour buffets, deck-side cocktail parties and peppy cruise activity directors to "tamer" ships, Discovery Channel climbs aboard to offer an exclusive look at some of the coolest working vessels in the world with the premiere of its new original Canadian series, Mighty Ships.
Premiering Tues, July 22 at 9 pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel, each episode of the six-part series provides unprecedented access to everything above and below deck, from the mechanics of modern sea-going to the human dramas facing seafarers.
Scientists are saying for the first time, dietary needs vary by gender. In other words, what's suitable for males may not necessarily be the best for females, and vice versa.
New findings reveal women are better able to ward-off flirtatious advances from the opposite sex than men. Scientists say, after encounters with good-looking available males, attached women are likely to walk away motivated to improve and strengthen their current relationships.
We're ready to cast an exciting new series that will challenge the way Canadians think about what they throw away. The show will follow two expert "Freecyclers" who have just one month to turn an abandoned factory loft into a fully functioning living space - using only free stuff they find. Can they do it? To help them tackle this mammoth challenge, we are recruiting everyday people to join the team.
