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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.

Blame It on the Moon

A new study provides direct evidence that a bright moon can make animals dramatically more active. Get more on the "full moon effect" at Discovery News.

Destroyed in Seconds

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

What's Next

See what leading futurists think lies ahead. Check out their Top Ten predictions of what's to come. And look back at some of the worst predictions ever made.

Let's Get Small

Things get different when they get very, very tiny. See Tracy Staedter's take on why nanotechnology can seem so impressive. Go to Discovery Tech.

Control the Crash

Smash cars. Blow up stuff. Then do it again. You control the action in our Smash Lab interactive video player.

 
News Headlines
NASA's New Yard Stick for the Universe
Is the rate of the universe's expansion detectable over a period as short as 10 years?
 
 
Features
dinosaur
 
Top Games
Deadliest Catch
 
Discovery of the Day
Talk About Flying Blind
Sept. 18, 1965: Scientists aboard the USNS Eltanin catch a large bird in the Tasman Sea near Antarctica. It’s a male wandering albatross and it has a wingspan measuring 11 feet, 11 inches. That makes it the largest bird wingspan on record. The bird’s wings allow it to fly long distances and it’s been known to sleep in mid-flight. More ...
 
 
Plug In
Listen to "Boom De Ah Dah" Anywhere
Keep the music in your head. And download the FREE ringtones.

Classic MythBusters
Watch some oldies, but goodies. Download a show .

Bear Grylls' Top 10
Find out his favorite and least favorite memories. See Bear's lists.

 
TV Shows
 
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    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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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.
     
 
Top Video
 
 
How Stuff Works
How Geniuses Work
What makes some people think faster and deeper?

How Wind Power Works
Is it a saving technology or pure folly?

How Google Works
Will a powerful search engine lead to Web world domination?

Are Bats Headed for Extinction?
Something is killing them off at an alarming rate.

How TV Ratings Work
Are some viewers more important than others?

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