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In the animal kingdom there are few senses as acute as the canine sense of smell.

Scientists know great white sharks are living descendants of megalodon sharks, but what we didn’t know was the true scale of the prehistoric animal. That is, until now.

Forestation and tree growth are perhaps the most powerful tool for reducing levels of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s atmosphere and tackling climate change. Now genetically modified (GM) ‘supertrees’ that grow faster and rapidly take up CO2 could be used to address the climate crisis.

The development of a vaccine for COVID-19 has been a global all hands on deck initiative since the Coronavirus pandemic took hold of the world in early 2020. Recently two pharmaceutical giants-Pfizer and Moderna- have announced successful ongoing trials. Updated: November 18, 2020

Space inspires awe and wonder but it also can be scary… and lethal. Supermassive black holes, deadly gamma-ray bursts, rogue asteroids, dark energy, supernovas… Our world is under attack from above. It’s like a ticking time bomb - and we're ready for takeoff! KILLERS OF THE COSMOS premieres Sunday, September 19 on Science Channel and discovery+.

February is the month to stream what you love on discovery+. Whatever you're into, from PUPPY BOWL to FINDING BIGFOOT to GOLD RUSH, you can find it streaming on the brand new streaming service. (Updated 2/10/21)

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission is headed to the International Space Agency with 4 astronauts led by Mission Commander Nicole Aunapu Mann.

NASA sent a spacecraft on a mission to crash into an asteroid, so how did it go?Updated 9/26/22

Nebraska cattle producers are turning from beef farming to plant proteins as demand for meat substitutes rises. Farmers, in what has long been known as the ‘beef state’, are cashing in on the growing popularity of meat alternatives. And the switch could help agriculture tackle environmental issues.

Read on to learn about this rare opportunity to name a distant world observed by the James Webb Telescope.

All day on Saturday, October 10, TED presents its first free virtual conference dedicated solely to the topic of global warming — 'Countdown.'

This black-footed ferret is not only cute, she is beyond special. Meet Elizabeth Ann, the first endangered animal to be cloned in North America.

Forests and other natural spaces have proven benefits for our health and mental wellbeing, but getting to the great outdoors isn’t always easy.

The echoes of fin whale vocalizations are so powerful they can penetrate volcanic rock and sediment on the ocean floor. Scientists are using these seismic waves to learn more about the deep sea.

PUPPY BOWL PRESENTS: THE WINTER GAMES, begins streaming exclusively on discovery+ on Thursday, February 3.