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Discovery Channel : Science, History, Space, Tech, Sharks, News

Discovery Channel online lets you explore science, history, space, tech, sharks, & more, with videos & news, plus exclusives on your favorite TV shows.

A Stash for the Ages

Scientists have found a stash of still-green, 2,700-year-old marijuana in a grave in the Gobi Desert. See what they suspect about its owner, at Discovery News.

When Things Go Wrong

Compare the destructive power of the biggest bombs and the greatest natural disasters. Check out the Destruction Scale.

Wood Works

Okay, so you know how to talk pirate, but do you know how "Shiver me timbers!" came to be? Get the answer and more on why wood is so good.

NASA and China?

Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao thinks they should work together. Get his take on why that would make a lot of sense, at Discovery Space.

Warping Speed

A balloon to the head. An exploding glass. A video camera in a blender. Sit back and watch it all in super slo-mo. Check out the Time Warp video collection.

 
News Headlines
Could These Weird Ideas Save the Planet?
It's every harebrained scheme for itself at the U.N. climate conference's "Mini Sustainable Club."
 
 
Features
dinosaur
 
Top Games
Deadliest Catch
 
Discovery of the Day
When Surfers See God
Dec. 4, 1969: After giving himself a better than 50 percent chance of surviving, Greg "Da Bull" Noll manages to get up on his surfboard atop a monstrous wave off Makaha Point on Oahu. He rides it down before he’s pummeled by the wave estimated to be at least 65 feet high. Noll survives and sets a surfing record. More ...
 
 
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Watch Time Warp
Catch what you missed. See full episodes.

Friday News Feedbag
Listen to podcasts of the week's top science news stories.

 
TV Shows
 
Our Networks
  • Animal Planet
    Animal Planet
    Dedicated to the unique relationship between people and animals.
     
    HD Theater
    HD Theater
    Wildlife, world culture, adventure and more exclusive content in HD.
     
    Planet Green
    Planet Green
    A global initiative including a television network, interactive tools and "how-to" resources.
     
  • Discovery Health
    Discovery Health
    Your source for health & wellness info, tips, tools & support.
     
    Military Channel
    Military Channel
    Your only destination for weapons, warfighters and history - 24/7.
     
    Investigation Discovery
    Investigation Discovery
    Delivering remarkable insight into investigation, forensic analysis and true stories that piece together puzzles of human nature.
     
  • The Science Channel
    The Science Channel
    The only network devoted entirely to the wonders of science.
     
    TLC
    TLC
    TLC is an affirmative and connective experience.
     
    Turbo
    Turbo
    High performance content about the technology and culture of cars, motorcycles, airplanes and more.
     
 
Top Video
 
 
How Stuff Works
5 Unsolved Brain Mysteries
Dreams, memory ... it's all still pretty much a puzzle.

Does Age Bring Wisdom?
What's the peak combination of brain sharpness and experience?

Lame Duck Presidents
Does their dwindling term make them timid or bold?

How Ad Slogans Work
Or why you can't get that jingle out of your head.

11 Memorable Epitaphs
Death did not curb their wit.

 

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