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Season 1

  • S01E01 DNews Is Launching!

    • November 30, 2012
    • Discovery

    DNews is a brand new show from Revision3 and Discovery for all you science & technology geeks out there. We'll be covering everything from bionic arms to secret moon missions and everything in between. If it's igniting your curiosity, we're on it!

  • S01E02 Peace Out, Voyager

    • December 5, 2012
    • Discovery

    NASA has had an epic week so far with both the Curiosity and the Voyager. Anthony Carboni asks: which spacecraft is more likely to find life in space?

  • S01E03 The Robot Takeover Is Coming!

    • December 5, 2012
    • Discovery

    When he learns that squirrels have taught robots to lie, Trace goes on a mission to discover if they'll be killing us all anytime soon.

  • S01E04 Murder: It's Infectious

    • December 5, 2012
    • Discovery

    Murder might just work in the same way than an infectious disease does. DNews host Laci Green breaks down how this might just be true.

  • S01E05 Top 3 Amazing Accidental Discoveries

    • December 6, 2012
    • Discovery

    Scientists come across what they think is the oldest dinosaur ever and it turns out it has been stuffed in a closet in a museum for decades! That made Trace wonder... what other amazing finds have people come across in years past? Watch and see!

  • S01E06 Harness a 6th Sense for Yourself!

    • December 6, 2012
    • Discovery

    You know that sixth sense birds have telling them to fly south in the winter? Now a few people have figured out how to obtain this sixth sense for themselves. Anthony Carboni tells us why this is freakin' awesome!

  • S01E07 Why Women Should Not Propose!

    • December 6, 2012
    • Discovery

    A new study suggests that we want the man to be the one to propose. Host Laci Green explains why this crazy tradition shouldn't be so one-sided. Plus, Laci discusses taking the man's last name when marrying.

  • S01E08 Looking For a Few Good Samaritans

    • December 7, 2012
    • Discovery

    You've all seen the now infamous photo of the man hanging from a New York subway platform before he was struck by a train. Rather than snapping this photo, why didn't someone try to save him? Trace peeks inside the mind of a good and bad samaritan.

  • S01E09 BEER: Healthier Than Running!!

    • December 7, 2012
    • Discovery

    Turns out running long distance ain't so good for you. You know what is good for you? BEER. Anthony Carboni explains why you should pour a nice cold one next time you want to get healthy.

  • S01E10 Dude, Transformers are Real!

    • December 7, 2012
    • Discovery

    At DNews, we love robots! Thats why we're dedicating our first viral video round up to them. Anthony and Laci take a look some of the most amazing new 'bots from around the net.

  • S01E11 The Moon Is So Damn Awesome

    • December 10, 2012
    • Discovery

    After a 40 year break, we are going to go back to the moon! Which is awesome because as Trace will tell you, the moon's got everything we could want and more!

  • S01E12 How First Impressions Work

    • December 10, 2012
    • Discovery

    We're starting our second week here at DNews, and that made Anthony wonder about what goes into first impressions. What drives gut reactions and snap judgements? He came up with some interesting info. Check it out!

  • S01E13 Find Out If You Are a Sex Addict!

    • December 10, 2012
    • Discovery

    There's a big debate going on in the world of psychology over whether or not sexual addiction is a disorder. Is sex addiction real and how do we define it? Laci Green shares with us some of her concerns.

  • S01E14 Try Tofu for Better Sex!

    • December 11, 2012
    • Discovery

    Can this bland food spice up your sex life? Trace delves into the world of aphrodisiacs.

  • S01E15 Cats Are Totally Controlling Your Mind!

    • December 11, 2012
    • Discovery

    We're not kidding, guys. Some cats are sending parasites into your brain that control your mind and make you crazy. How? Anthony will tell you.

  • S01E16 The App That Knows How You Feel

    • December 11, 2012
    • Discovery

    It's the next step in advanced artificial intelligence! A new phone app that can listen to your voice and read your emotions. Laci Green explores why this new technology is so cool and how it all works.

  • S01E17 The 3D Printing Revolution is Here!

    • December 12, 2012
    • Discovery

    Inkjet out - 3D in! The dawn of a new printer age is here, and it's bringing some major problems along with it. Trace breaks down why 3D printers are so amazing, and possibly dangerous.

  • S01E18 Siblings Actually Make You Happier

    • December 12, 2012
    • Discovery

    Love 'em or hate 'em, scientists are discovering that having a brother or sister can make a big difference on how you see and deal with other people. Anthony and Laci join up for this episode of DNews to tell you how and why.

  • S01E19 Killing Giant Snakes in Florida!

    • December 12, 2012
    • Discovery

    Florida is being overrun by giant snakes. The government says they have a solution: launch an amatuer PYTHON HUNT in the Everglades!! Anthony takes a look at their master plan.

  • S01E20 Nature Is Smarter Than Us

    • December 13, 2012
    • Discovery

    Nature is pretty damn smart. In fact, many modern technologies get their ideas from nature. Trace explores the awesome field of biomimicry.

  • S01E21 The Matrix Just Might Be Real...and We're In It

    • December 13, 2012
    • Discovery

    We know 'The Matrix' is just a movie, but is it really? Researchers at the University of Washington say they have devised a test to tell us whether our entire universe- and even us people- are just some giant computer simulation. What could this test possibly be? Anthony plugs in and finds out.

  • S01E22 Science IS A Girl Thing!

    • December 13, 2012
    • Discovery

    We here at DNews are a solid mix of guys and girls with a passion for all things science. But a video published this summer by the European Commission has us and a bunch of other scientists - and science fans - stewing. Laci Green gives us her take, as only Laci can.

  • S01E23 Cheese: It Does A Body Good

    • December 14, 2012
    • Discovery

    Things are a bout to get cheesy, as Trace breaks down the history of our favorite sometimes stinky, sometimes gooey, but oh so good dairy product, cheese.

  • S01E24 Dogs Can Drive?!

    • December 14, 2012
    • Discovery

    Driving dogs and pigeon-eating catfish, oh my! It's Friday, and that means a look back at this week's coolest science videos!

  • S01E25 A World Without Helium

    • December 14, 2012
    • Discovery

    You've probably never thought about where helium comes from. Turns out it's actually SUPER rare on planet earth. And we're running out. As Anthony discovered, we use Helium for all kinds of important things. He breaks down what those things are, and what's being done to prevent this precious gas from floating away.

  • S01E26 Bugs, Arthropods and Insects! Oh My!

    • December 17, 2012
    • Discovery

    Bugs. Bugs. Bugs. Lots of bugs. That is the conclusion a team of scientists from around the world came to after an eight year long census of a section of a Panamanian jungle. So many bugs, in fact, they say if bugs wanted to take over the world, they could! That might be something we made up, but the real numbers made our skin crawl.

  • S01E27 Government Spies Predict Our Future

    • December 17, 2012
    • Discovery

    A group of some of the world's most respected futurists got together and have made some pretty wild predictions about what the world will be like in 2030. That is just 18 years from now. What they're predicting surprised us, do they surprise you too?

  • S01E28 The 411 on the Mayan Apocalypse

    • December 17, 2012
    • Discovery

    The end of the world is here. Again. The latest in a long line of end of the world predictions is upon us, but this one is a little bit different. Reports from around the world show people are taking the Mayan calendar prediction very seriously, and it's making them act crazier than ever. But why? What makes this prediction different from all the others? Laci Green has the lowdown on what's coming or not coming. Only time will tell.

  • S01E29 These Cute Animals Can Kill You!

    • December 18, 2012
    • Discovery

    They are little, and they're cute, but don't let that adorableness deceive you! These animals pack a mean bite and will inject you with venom if necessary. Trace warns us about these poisonous critters, beginning with three newly discovered species on the giant island of Borneo!

  • S01E30 The TRUTH About the Mayan Calendar

    • December 18, 2012
    • Discovery

    It's Day 2 of Apocalypse Watch and Anthony is here to fill you in on the reason everyone is worried, the Mayan Calendar(s).

  • S01E31 Gay? You Were Born This Way!

    • December 18, 2012
    • Discovery

    The discovery of a biological reason for why people are gay is one of the most significant studies of the year. If confirmed, it could drastically impact the gay rights debate not just in the US, but around the world. Laci Green and the whole DNews team were floored when news of the study began to circulate. Watch Laci breaks down the findings.

  • S01E32 How A Bad Virus Treats Disease

    • December 19, 2012
    • Discovery

    It's flu season, and that means viruses are out in full force battling our immune systems and trying to make us sick. But are all viruses bad? As it turns out, certain retroviruses just might be the key to keeping us healthy. Trace explains how we can harness some of the world's most dangerous bugs to keep us healthy!

  • S01E33 Tell the Future About Your History!

    • December 19, 2012
    • Discovery

    According to some, the world is going to end on Friday. In the event that actually happens, what becomes of all of humanity's accomplishments: our art, our history? Is there any way to preserve it in the event we all die? Anthony has all the details on the way scientists say is the best way to preserve humanity's work.

  • S01E34 Mind Control Is Here!

    • December 19, 2012
    • Discovery

    We check out a new implant that can connect the human brain with a robot and how it could eventually lead to full recovery for those with paralysis.

  • S01E35 Make Your Own Crystal Ornaments!

    • December 20, 2012
    • Discovery

    The DNews team loves everything science. We are also fans of the holidays. So we thought why not bring the two together!? First up, Laci and Anthony use everyday household items to make super cool crystal ornaments!

  • S01E36 Santa Claus Is Coming To Your House

    • December 20, 2012
    • Discovery

    How is Santa able to tell who's naughty and who's nice? How can he travel around the entire world in one night? Laci explains what kind of high tech arsenal Santa has to make it all happen.

  • S01E37 Forget the Apocalypse, Beware of Asteroids!

    • December 20, 2012
    • Discovery

    If the world doesn't end tomorrow, don't assume we're safe!! Turns out asteroids are a HUGE threat to the planet. So what are scientists doing to protect us? One hint: Paintball guns!

  • S01E38 Make Insanely Colored Holiday Fires

    • December 21, 2012
    • Discovery

    Everybody loves Christmas lights, but what about Christmas fire?! Thats right, we said it, Christmas FIRE! Check out this awesome way to ignite some color into your living room.

  • S01E39 Apoca-list: Doomsday Predictions Throughout History

    • December 21, 2012
    • Discovery

    The Apoca-LIST: The Mayan Apocalypse didn't happen, and now it's just another overhyped, failed prophecy. Anthony & Laci count down their Top 5 best (failed) end-of-the-world predictions throughout history.

  • S01E40 Giving Gets You High!

    • December 21, 2012
    • Discovery

    Call it a giver's high! When we give selflessly, a host of chemicals are released in our brain, inducing a "giving" high. Laci looks at the science behind the "giver's high," and why it feels so good.

  • S01E41 Eat Bugs for Christmas Dinner!

    • December 24, 2012
    • Discovery

    On the holiday menu: BUGS! Watch as he talks about the nutritional value AND gets a taste of them himself. He'll be making a holiday dish filled to the brim with a bunch of creepy crawlin' crickets! You can check out Linda's pies on her website Sweetie-licious.com.

  • S01E42 3 Crazy Holiday Stats

    • December 25, 2012
    • Discovery

    Holidays by the numbers: How much raw material is used to create the holidays? Anthony breaks down the crazy numbers.

  • S01E43 Americans Are Fat AND Happy!

    • December 26, 2012
    • Discovery

    After an overindulgent holiday season, Trace takes a look at Americans' "ideal weight" and how it has changed over the years. Research shows we're getting heavier but we're okay with it.

  • S01E44 Use Poinsettias to Test for Acid

    • December 26, 2012
    • Discovery

    Make homemade pH paper with leftover poinsettia plants! It's easy to do - Anthony & Laci show you how.

  • S01E45 Slime Mold Solves Mazes!

    • December 26, 2012
    • Discovery

    Slime Mold has no brain, yet it does some pretty intelligent stuff - like solving mazes and making healthy choices. What gives?! And what other creatures are smarter than we think?

  • S01E46 What is Dead?

    • December 27, 2012
    • Discovery

    As technology has changed, so has our definition of "dead." Laci gives a brief history and ponders the delicate boundary between dead and alive.

  • S01E47 Climate Change Threatens Coffee and Chocolate

    • December 27, 2012
    • Discovery

    Chocolate and Coffee- GONE!? That is a strong possibility. Watch to find out the details.

  • S01E48 Top 6 Science Books of 2012

    • December 27, 2012
    • Discovery

    What were some of the best science books of 2012? Anthony asks io9's Esther Inglis-Arkell about her top reads this past year.

  • S01E49 Too Much Space Junk!

    • December 28, 2012
    • Discovery

    We've been going to space for the past 60 years and all the trash we've left behind is starting to pile up! Trace examines the space junk problem and potential solutions that scientists are coming up with.

  • S01E50 Chemistry in Your Cocktail: How Brandy Is Made

    • December 28, 2012
    • Discovery

    With New Year's Eve around the corner, DNews takes a closer look at the science behind your holiday cocktail. Anthony goes on a tour of St. George Spirits - an amazing Bay Area distillery - and finds out how apple brandy is made from start to finish.

  • S01E51 Why Fear Is Fun!

    • December 28, 2012
    • Discovery

    Why do we love watching horror films? Why do we like being scared? Laci explains the psychology behind the "fear is fun" mentality.

  • S01E52 Top 5 Science Stories of 2012

    • December 31, 2012
    • Discovery

    Top 5 Science Stories of 2012! Trace counts down the biggest stories in a year full of amazing scientific advancements and acheivments.

  • S01E53 Why We FAIL at New Year's Resolutions

    • January 1, 2013
    • Discovery

    Laci Green breaks down why we have such a hard time sticking to New Years resolutions and the best way to make this year's resolutions count.

  • S01E54 Farm Stink Makes You Sick

    • January 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    Living near certain types of farms can make you seriously sick! This is especially true if you live near factory farms. How sick? Trace Dominguez fills us in.

  • S01E55 Why Do Puppies Yawn?

    • January 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    A yawning puppy can tell us a lot about how a dog's mind works. It turns out dogs are more like people than we first thought. Anthony Carboni has all the cute and cuddly details.

  • S01E56 Robots: The Future of Great Sex!

    • January 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    Having more orgasms is healthy, but also a lot of work. Who's got the stamina for it? Bring in the sex bots! Laci Green has all the details.

  • S01E57 Science Breakthroughs for 2013

    • January 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    What will 2013 hold for us in the world of science? Anthony explores some of the awesome upcoming events and advancements that lie in store.

  • S01E58 Building the Future Out of Cardboard

    • January 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    A Cathedral made of... Cardboard! Seriously! And that's not all! Trace takes a look at all the cool things being made out of this amazing renewable, recyclable material.

  • S01E59 Be Fat, Live Longer!

    • January 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    Being fat can actually make you live longer! Seriously! But that doesn't mean you should hop off the treadmill just yet. Anthony sheds some light on what a new study REALLY says about our weight.

  • S01E60 The Truth About Phones on Airplanes

    • January 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    Turns out there's no reason you should have to turn off and stow away your electronics during takeoff and landing. Anthony reveals how it's just a social ploy by the FAA!

  • S01E61 The Taste of Color

    • January 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    The colors in our environment make a major impact on how our food tastes! And it doesn't end there. Trace shows how a bit of color can influence our lives.

  • S01E62 Vomiting Robot Helps Humanity

    • January 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    Meet Vomiting Larry, the puking robot! He's been made by scientists to study one of the most contagious viruses out there, the Norovirus. Anthony shows us why Larry's work is so important... and disgusting.

  • S01E63 Obsessive Facebook Updates Are Good for You?!

    • January 7, 2013
    • Discovery

    Why do we feel the urge to post everything we're doing? Laci Green explores the positive and negative effects of social media.

  • S01E64 Anthony and Veronica Hit Unveiled and What to Expect at CES 2013

    • January 7, 2013
    • Discovery

    Join Anthony and Veronica at the CES 2013 Unveiled pre-show press event and see what's in store for the rest of CES!

  • S01E65 What The Frak is Fracking?!

    • January 7, 2013
    • Discovery

    Fracking. You've heard the word, but what is it exactly? And why the huge controversy? Trace drills to the bottom of this hotly contested issue.

  • S01E66 CES 2013: Annie and Anthony's Favorite Things So Far

    • January 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    Annie and Anthony went over some of their favorite things that they've seen so far at CES 2013.

  • S01E67 Mars Secrets Found on Earth

    • January 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    A meteorite from Mars' surface has been found right here on Earth! And it came with some secrets from the Red Planet. Anthony tells us how it got here, and what it reveals about the planet's past.

  • S01E68 The Big 5 Personality Traits

    • January 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    Laci Green looks at Costa & McCrae's Big 5 Personality Test, exploring how society may affect the expression of personality traits.

  • S01E69 Make Anything with this Amazing 3D Printer from CES 2013

    • January 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    Say hello to 3D printing in your home! The Cube provides consumers with endless possibilities, watch Anthony talk with 3D Systems to get all the details, and how you can get your hands on one!

  • S01E70 Why Junk Food is Addictive

    • January 9, 2013
    • Discovery

    Junk food works on our brain like a drug, and that's no exaggeration! Laci has the details and what to do to break the habit!

  • S01E71 Giant Squid: King of the Ocean

    • January 9, 2013
    • Discovery

    At last, researchers have captured footage of the giant squid - one of the most elusive creatures in the animal kingdom. How is it different from other big squid? Trace has the details.

  • S01E72 Fitness Tech at CES 2013 - Helping to Make a Healthier You!

    • January 9, 2013
    • Discovery

    They call it the "qualitative self," and this concept is the source of a ton of new products and technology that helps to keep you healthy! Anthony and Shannon talk about the fitness area of CES with smart gadgets like the Fitbit, Withings, and more and how they're making staying in shape fun and practical.

  • S01E73 Own a Piece of Space History!

    • January 10, 2013
    • Discovery

    NASA's strapped for cash and looking to sell off some stuff for cheap! Launch pads, runways, all on clearance! Trace has all the details!

  • S01E74 Robot Rock: Fake Bands on the Rise

    • January 10, 2013
    • Discovery

    It seems like there are more and more fake bands these days--music produced by computers and performed by either robots or avatars. Trace looks at a few of the "virtual bands" on the rise.

  • S01E75 Adam Sessler's Top Gaming Announcements from CES 2013!

    • January 10, 2013
    • Discovery

    Adam Sessler, Editor-In-Chief of Rev3Games joins DNews to break down the significant gaming news and announcements of CES 2013.

  • S01E76 Kitty Ears You Control with Brainwaves! CES 2013

    • January 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    Anthony demos one of the best tech we've found yet at CES 2013: the Necomimi Brainwave Kitty Ears! They'll measure your brainwaves and wiggle or move accordingly based on your mental activity.

  • S01E77 Bilingual Brains Are Better

    • January 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    Being bilingual can drastically alter your life... and we don't just mean being able to order from a menu when visiting a foreign country! Trace has the details.

  • S01E78 10 Weird Gadgets You Probably Missed at CES 2013

    • January 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    CES is filled with the coolest tech toys out there, but some border on simply strange. Revision3's CEO Jim Louderback takes us to the floor of CES 2013 and shows us the top 10 weirdest gadgets at CES 2013!

  • S01E79 Want to Colonize Mars?

    • January 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    A company called MarsOne wants to launch the first human settlement on Mars in 2023. They are currently accepting applications, but as Trace reveals, there's a huge catch.

  • S01E80 Should Teachers Carry Guns?

    • January 14, 2013
    • Discovery

    Should America's teachers take up arms to protect children? That's the idea some out there have proposed to stop another Sandy Hook tragedy. But does this really make sense, or does it just create a whole new set of problems? Laci takes a look.

  • S01E81 Watch Out for Super Gonorrhea

    • January 15, 2013
    • Discovery

    Just North of the border, a drug-resistant form of Gonorrhea could slowly be making its way to the U.S. So what's the scoop on this supercharged version of the clap? Laci Green fills you in.

  • S01E82 Don't Fear the Flu Shot

    • January 15, 2013
    • Discovery

    If the influenza virus changes each year, does the flu shot even work? And what is the flu vaccine anyway? Trace explains.

  • S01E83 Grow Your Own 'Shrooms

    • January 16, 2013
    • Discovery

    In this episode of DNews, Anthony heads to Oakland, CA to check out how Back to the Roots is taking coffee grounds and turning them into an easy way of growing your own mushrooms.

  • S01E84 Fake Poop to the Rescue

    • January 16, 2013
    • Discovery

    A very nasty and sometimes deadly stomach bug is plaguing our hospitals: C. Difficile. Now, scientists have developed a treatment that works- a poop transplant. That right. A poop transplant. Anthony shows us how this treatment is saving lives.

  • S01E85 Scientists VS Internet Trolls!

    • January 17, 2013
    • Discovery

    Scientists on the cutting edge vs pessimistic web trolls! All across the Internet, scientists are forced to continually defend their work against a group of people discounting their research. What's so controversial about their work, and why the attention? Trace puts a spotlight on all the haters and gets some answers!

  • S01E86 What Doping is and How Lance Armstrong Did It

    • January 17, 2013
    • Discovery

    Lance Armstrong confesses to doping. But what methods did he use and why weren't doctors ever able to detect it? Anthony Carboni breaks down the sophisticated methods Lance and his team used and what this means for the future of the sport.

  • S01E87 Simulating the Human Brain

    • January 18, 2013
    • Discovery

    The Blue Brain Project is working to build a human brain- inside a supercomputer. By simulating the neurons of a human brain, they can do all kinds of things that could have a huge impact on how we live in the real world. Anthony explains how.

  • S01E88 Five Minutes 'till Doomsday

    • January 18, 2013
    • Discovery

    It's five till midnight according to the Doomsday clock, but what exactly does that mean?

  • S01E89 Electric Rides of the Future

    • January 19, 2013
    • Discovery

    While we've witnessed the rebirth of the electric car, here are three other battery powered / electric forms of transportation we can look forward to.

  • S01E90 Do More By Doing Nothing

    • January 19, 2013
    • Discovery

    Contrary to popular belief, it would seem that taking a break rather than dedicating all your time to one thing might actually make your more efficient!

  • S01E91 This Crosswalk Button Will Get You Nowhere

    • January 20, 2013
    • Discovery

    From thermostats to crosswalks and even elevator buttons, we are apparently conditioned to pressing placebo buttons. Why though do we do this? Anthony explains.

  • S01E92 Flushed Fish Invading Oceans

    • January 20, 2013
    • Discovery

    Flushing your fish down the toilet can be disastrous to the ocean's ecosystem, here's why!

  • S01E93 Food Label Lies!

    • January 21, 2013
    • Discovery

    Much of what we eat isn't what we think it is. Lax laws on food labelling allow many substitute, "mock" foods to be served instead. Anthony looks at what's actually in our food and how it's easy to be fooled.

  • S01E94 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2013: How Far Have We Come?

    • January 21, 2013
    • Discovery

    On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Laci Green reflects on racial injustice in the United States.

  • S01E95 Top US Cities for Bed Bugs

    • January 22, 2013
    • Discovery

    Bed Bugs... they're not going away! And in some places, the bed bugs are biting harder than ever! Trace goes through the list of the cities affected the worst by these tiny, seemingly invincible pests.

  • S01E96 Te'o Hoax: Fake Girlfriends More Common Than You Think

    • January 22, 2013
    • Discovery

    Manti Te'o's dead girlfriend was a hoax. She was made up, which is more common than you think. Laci Green looks at the trend of making up fake people, and its psychological roots.

  • S01E97 Twins Believe Death is Better than Blindness

    • January 23, 2013
    • Discovery

    Assisted suicide is still a hotly debated topic, but with two deaf twins in Belgium choosing to end their lives on their own, perhaps we should be reconsidering our views on the issue.

  • S01E98 Puppies So Cute You Want To Eat 'Em But Why?

    • January 23, 2013
    • Discovery

    Puppies so cute that you want to squeeze 'em, eat them even! Turns out, we do have a physical reaction to cuteness--literally, we want to care for it, and if we can't care for it, we want to do something with it. Anthony reports on how cuteness draws out our playful aggression.

  • S01E99 Freeze Yourself To Live Forever? The Truth About Cryonics

    • January 24, 2013
    • Discovery

    If death was imminent, would you consider cryogenically freezing yourself, with the hopes that one day future technology would bring you back to life? Battling with brain cancer, thats what 22 year old Kim Suozzi did, and there are others just like her! But does this have any basis in science? Trace has the answers!

  • S01E100 Eliminate Cats! A Crazy Plan to Save Birds in New Zealand

    • January 24, 2013
    • Discovery

    Housecats are destroying New Zealand's natural habitat! They are an invasive species and a threat to indigenous wildlife. At least that's what Gareth Morgan says, the man behind a radical cat eradication campaign in New Zealand. But as Anthony asks, is removing felines the answer? And what might happen once they're gone?

  • S01E101 DNA Data Storage: Your Genetic Material Is a Hard Drive

    • January 25, 2013
    • Discovery

    Using DNA as a hard drive? Its not as crazy as it sounds! Scientists at the European Bioinformatics Institute over in the UK, have actually done it and the results have been impressive. Will this ever become something you can do at home? Anthony has the details!

  • S01E102 Research Chimps to Retire

    • January 25, 2013
    • Discovery

    The NIH is retiring 400 chimps from their research laboratories! Trace ponders what our genetic cousins will do in retirement, and looks at what is in store for the 50 research chimps that will remain with the NIH.

  • S01E103 Is Obama Stressed Out? Why We Go Gray

    • January 26, 2013
    • Discovery

    Seems like Obama has a lot more gray in his hair since his first inauguration. Is it from the stress of being President? What actually causes us to go gray? Laci Green explores the different factors.

  • S01E104 J.J. Abrams Lens Flares: How They're Made

    • January 26, 2013
    • Discovery

    The King of the Lens Flare (aka JJ Abrams) is set to direct Star Trek VII. But what are lens flares they exactly and how are they made? And how do filmmakers like Abrams use them to their advantage? Anthony goes behind the lens for answers.

  • S01E105 The Male Birth Control You've Never Heard Of

    • January 27, 2013
    • Discovery

    It looks like women won't be the only ones tasked with the burden of birth control, as men now have a way of their own.

  • S01E106 Why Everyone's So Mad At Beyonce

    • January 27, 2013
    • Discovery

    The internet is in a fury over Beyonce's alleged lip syncing at Obama's inauguration. If she did lip sync, it feels like a huge betrayal...a huge lie. Why is this? Afterall, the public has been okay with lip-syncing in the past. Trace explains why this time is so different.

  • S01E107 Real Life Sea Monsters!

    • January 28, 2013
    • Discovery

    Sea monsters are real! Laci dives to the ocean's deepest depths and uncovers the coolest (and terrifying) creatures in the sea!

  • S01E108 Would You Kill a Robot?

    • January 28, 2013
    • Discovery

    If a robot begged for mercy, could you still "kill" it? In a modern-day interpretation of the famous Milgram Experiments, scientists from the University of Canterbury see how close people will go when told to "kill."

  • S01E109 Sex In Space: How It's Done

    • January 29, 2013
    • Discovery

    Sex in space. Sounds like fun, right? Has it been done before? And is it even possible? Laci takes a look.

  • S01E110 Dung Beetles Use Milky Way as Compass

    • January 29, 2013
    • Discovery

    Poop ball making Dung Beetles actually use the Milky Way for navigation. So why does an animal who runs around hunting for poop need to navigate so accurately? Trace has the answers.

  • S01E111 Creationism Creeping Into Schools?

    • January 30, 2013
    • Discovery

    Evolution vs. Creationism: Five new bills are being proposed in four states aimed at allowing the teaching of creationism in schools. And if you, like us, thought the issue had been put to bed with 2005 federal court ruling, you'd be wrong. Laci Green has the details.

  • S01E112 Could SpaceX Save the Dreamliner?

    • January 30, 2013
    • Discovery

    Batteries built for space on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner? It could happen! With the safety issues plaguing the 787 Dreamliner, Elon Musk of SpaceX and Tesla Motors has offered Boeing its battery technology. But will a company, once the worlds leader in aviation, take help from the new kids on the block?

  • S01E113 Ray Lewis: WTF is Deer Antler Spray?

    • January 31, 2013
    • Discovery

    Deer Antler Spray is the new blood doping! Thats right. Deer. Antler. Spray. Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens is being accused of using the stuff just days before the big game. But what is it exactly and does it actually do anything?

  • S01E114 5 Crazy Super Bowl Party Stats

    • January 31, 2013
    • Discovery

    The Super Bowl is here and it's time to party, people! We've got 5 crazy stats on the things that make watching football this Sunday so much fun! Bring on the chicken wings!

  • S01E115 The Weird History Behind Groundhog Day

    • February 1, 2013
    • Discovery

    Groundhog Day. Its a great movie and one weird American tradition. On February 2nd of each year, if a particular groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania sees his shadow, we'll have to suffer through six more weeks of winter. If not we'll have an early spring. But as Trace tells us, there's more to the story than just kitschy folklore.

  • S01E116 Animals in Orbit: Why We Send Em' Into Space

    • February 1, 2013
    • Discovery

    While Iran is a little bit behind in sending a monkey into space, it got us thinking, why do we send animals into space?

  • S01E117 Robotic Bird Takes Flight

    • February 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    Robots are taking to the skies! We're not talking military drones. We mean the kind of sweet robots you dreamt of as a kid. Anthony gives us a sneak peak.

  • S01E118 China Air Pollution: Off the Charts

    • February 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    The smog in China is now so bad that one millionaire is manufacturing cans of air to help people breathe! No joke. It's so bad that on the Air Quality Index Beijing measured 775, when the entire index caps out at 500. 500! What's going on? Trace has the details.

  • S01E119 Love Stinks: The Smell of Attraction

    • February 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    There's a reason you're attracted to certain scents and it has to do with your own natural smell. Pheromone parties are predicated on this very logic, designed to help you smell out a mate. Join Anthony as he takes a big whiff.

  • S01E120 Does Lightning Cause Migraines?

    • February 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    Lightning could have triggered your last headache! As crazy as it sounds, its true, according to new research. But how does it work and what can you do to prevent them? Laci's breaks it all down.

  • S01E121 The Cost of Living on Mars

    • February 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    Relocating to Mars is expensive business! From transportation to food to communication with the outside world for sheer sanity--Anthony breaks down all the variables to make a successful move.

  • S01E122 Big Game Blackout: The Power Grid Explained

    • February 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    With the commotion over the power outage at the Super Bowl this weekend over, see what goes into powering up our daily lives.

  • S01E123 Abuse in Relationships: Why Do Victims Go Back?

    • February 5, 2013
    • Discovery

    Abuse victims returning to their abuser is a controversial and complicated topic. And as Laci Green explains, the roots of this behavior are deeper than you think.

  • S01E124 Breaking the Seal: Fact or Fiction?

    • February 5, 2013
    • Discovery

    If, after a few drinks, you finally decided to hit the bathroom--are you actually 'breaking the seal?' Thereby triggering a need to pee for the rest of your bar-hopping night? Anthony breaks down the science behind this common happy-hour belief.

  • S01E125 Why is Whale Vomit So Valuable?

    • February 6, 2013
    • Discovery

    Why is smelly Sperm Whale vomit worth tens of thousands of dollars? Trust us when we say its an important ingredient in the very last product you'd think of.

  • S01E126 King Richard III: Shakespeare Vs. Reality

    • February 6, 2013
    • Discovery

    Anthony Carboni and Adam Sessler sit down and talk about Richard The III - the man, his recently found remains, and why the find is significant to thespians everywhere!

  • S01E127 Zebrafish: The New Lab Rat

    • February 7, 2013
    • Discovery

    Feel bad for Lab Rats? Well don't feel bad for them any more! Turns out Zebrafish are even better 'lab rats' than the lab rats and are being used more frequently. Trace has what makes them such good test subjects.

  • S01E128 DNews Hits Reply All!

    • February 7, 2013
    • Discovery

    With two months in and all three of our hosts here, we're responding to your comments! Thank you fans and keep 'em coming!

  • S01E129 Face Tattoos: The Ultimate Declaration of Love

    • February 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    Face Tattoos. Would you get one? Chances are most of you said 'no', but people are getting them and they're getting more popular. So what drives people to mark their faces in such permanent ways? Laci explores this growing trend.

  • S01E130 Top 3 Animal Videos This Week

    • February 8, 2013
    • Discovery

    Check out a disabled pig happily cruising in a K'Nex Wheelchair! Plus, a moth drives a small robot and watch the rescue of an adorable bottlenose dolphin!

  • S01E131 Science Predicts Future Murderers

    • February 9, 2013
    • Discovery

    The mind of a violent person is a dark place...literally. For the first time, researchers have spotted a physical distinction in the brain of a violent criminal. And as Anthony tells us, the implications are potentially very far-reaching.

  • S01E132 Men and Women Ain't So Different

    • February 9, 2013
    • Discovery

    Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus....or are they? Couldn't we all just be from Earth? Laci and Trace delve into the classic gender debate.

  • S01E133 3 Islands Overrun By Crazy Animals

    • February 10, 2013
    • Discovery

    An island full of slithering, deadly snakes. It's not the setting to some B-Movie, but a real place! And that's not the only island out there overrun with a particular species. Just wait 'till you see what the others have in store.

  • S01E134 Predicting News in the Future

    • February 10, 2013
    • Discovery

    Predicting the future is science fiction no more! Teams of researchers from Microsoft and an Israeli university say they have figured out how to predict certain future events. So how do they do it, and what kinds of things are they able to see? Anthony and Trace join forces to explain.

  • S01E135 Solar Superstorm Could Knock Out the Internet

    • February 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    NASA is warning that we are due for a once in a century Solar Superstorm, which could leave us here on Earth in virtual darkness. What is this crazy storm and what we can we do? Laci has the details.

  • S01E136 Why Blimps Are Better Than Airplanes

    • February 11, 2013
    • Discovery

    Blimps are back! And they can do a lot more than advertise for tire companies and explode in hydrogen fed fires! Trace has why the Blimp may be making a big time comeback.

  • S01E137 SETI Fail: No Alien Life Found

    • February 12, 2013
    • Discovery

    No extraterrestrials for SETI. Yet. But was their search doomed from the very beginning? Trace and Anthony join up and take a look at where they may have gone wrong.

  • S01E138 Pluto's New Moons: Play the Name Game

    • February 12, 2013
    • Discovery

    Astronomers need your help naming the two recently discovered moons around Pluto. But there are rules to this interstellar name game. Trace has the details.

  • S01E139 The Dark Side of Valentine's Day

    • February 13, 2013
    • Discovery

    Valentine's Day can put a lot of pressure on relationships. Unrealistic expectations on a single day can lead to trouble. But, as Anthony reports, some good can still come out of this Hallmark holiday!

  • S01E140 State of the Union Highlights: Obama Loves Science

    • February 13, 2013
    • Discovery

    In light of President Obama's State of the Union speech, Trace examines the science highlights.

  • S01E141 True Love Ain't Magic, It's Science!

    • February 14, 2013
    • Discovery

    Those butterflies and fireworks you feel when falling love are actually just brain chemicals flooding your system. Laci breaks down what's happening behind the science of a new relationship.

  • S01E142 Huge Asteroid Nearly Hits Earth

    • February 14, 2013
    • Discovery

    Does a HUGE asteroid passing nearby mean the end of humanity? Not quite, but wait 'till you hear just how close a call it is.

  • S01E143 HUGE Meteor Hits Russia!

    • February 15, 2013
    • Discovery

    The meteor that hit Russia was fairly small, but the large asteroids that fly by are filled with precious metals that some hope to actually mine and bring back to earth! As crazy as it sounds, scientists and engineers are hard at work trying to make this a reality. Trace explains how.

  • S01E144 Russian Meteor: The Full Story

    • February 15, 2013
    • Discovery

    Scientists from around the world have been all over the Russian meteor that exploded over the Ural Mountains. We now know the size of the massive space rock...and just wait till you hear how fast it was moving! Anthony has all the details.

  • S01E145 4 Biggest Asteroid Strikes Ever

    • February 16, 2013
    • Discovery

    The devastating meteor crash in Russia made us wonder, how many other big strikes has the planet taken? Trace found out and counts down the top four biggest asteroid strikes to ever hit Earth!

  • S01E146 3 Super Weird Animal Behaviors

    • February 16, 2013
    • Discovery

    It's raining SPIDERS! Seriously! That and two other super weird animal behaviors in this week's Video Roundup!

  • S01E147 Inside the Brains of Internet Trolls

    • February 17, 2013
    • Discovery

    Internet Trolls- We've all seen 'em throwing around insults and taking over message boards. But what drives these people? Trace goes troll hunting and finds out.

  • S01E148 Is Love Just a Computer Algorithm?

    • February 17, 2013
    • Discovery

    Do online dating sites really work? Turns out they're each driven by a complicated set of computer algorithms with the goal of matching its users with their one true love. Laci lakes a look, and shares her own adventures in internet romance.

  • S01E149 Couples Who Drink Together, Stay Together

    • February 18, 2013
    • Discovery

    If you drink and have relationship issues, don't blame the booze. The booze can actually help you! Trace tells you how.

  • S01E150 Can You Handle 3 Girlfriends?

    • February 18, 2013
    • Discovery

    Can you handle a second or third girlfriend or boyfriend? Turns out more and more people can, and we don't mean "on the side." Polyamory is quickly becoming this generation's sexual revolution. Laci explores what it's all about and how it works.

  • S01E151 Do I See Colors the Same Way You Do?

    • February 19, 2013
    • Discovery

    Is the way you see color the same way everyone else does? And for that matter, what about those who are color blind? Anthony throws on his rose-colored glasses and takes a look.

  • S01E152 INCOMING! How Meteor Warnings Work

    • February 19, 2013
    • Discovery

    Exploding meteors! Near-miss asteroids! Aahhh!! Can we get some warning next time? What do we do if not? Trace finds out who's watching the skies.

  • S01E153 Folding Nature with Origami

    • February 20, 2013
    • Discovery

    Anthony sits down with Bernie Beyton, a wildlife biologist and talented origamist, to discuss how his research and art fit together. Plus: origami spectacled bear hats!

  • S01E154 Google Glass: Why An Augmented Reality Is Here To Stay

    • February 20, 2013
    • Discovery

    With Google Glass on the horizon, it got Anthony thinking, is this the beginning of augmented reality reaching into our everyday lives? Check it out.

  • S01E155 Diving Deep for Science

    • February 21, 2013
    • Discovery

    What's easier to explore: outer space or the ocean? Laci's got the surprising answer and more. Right here!

  • S01E156 Bionic Eye Cures Blindness

    • February 21, 2013
    • Discovery

    With so much progress being made in the field of bionic limbs, its only a matter of time before we got bionic eyes. Well the time is now and Anthony fills you in on this innovative new technology.

  • S01E157 Trailblazing the Human Brain

    • February 22, 2013
    • Discovery

    The Brain Activity Map project will cost about $3 billion. But we might benefit twenty times more! Anthony shows us where the future of brain science is headed.

  • S01E158 Dolphins Give Each Other Unique Names

    • February 22, 2013
    • Discovery

    A new study shows dolphins are even smarter than we thought! Scientists discovered dolphins actually give names to each other. And if you thought that was cool, you won't believe how far away they can hear each other!

  • S01E159 The War on Pubic Hair

    • February 23, 2013
    • Discovery

    Are pubes as terrible as we seem to think they are? In this episode of DNews, Laci Green outlines the evolutionary and medical benefits of going au naturel.

  • S01E160 Are You the Greatest of All Time? Probably Not.

    • February 23, 2013
    • Discovery

    "I'm not like the others; I'm awesome." We all think it. But is it true? Trace lets us know whether we're kidding ourselves, and why that might be a good thing.

  • S01E161 Monster Goldfish Invade Lake Tahoe

    • February 24, 2013
    • Discovery

    Lake Tahoe is being overtaken by Giant Goldfish! Some of these suckers are several pounds. But not all goldfish can grow this big. Scientists say something in the lake is helping these behemoths reach this size.

  • S01E162 The Weirdest Animal Penises

    • February 24, 2013
    • Discovery

    The diversity of evolution: it's downright amazing, and we're not just talkin' wings and eyeballs- we're talkin' animal penises! Trace takes us on a tour of the animal kingdom's boxer shorts.

  • S01E163 Is Your Face Racist

    • February 25, 2013
    • Discovery

    Researchers in Delaware claim to have found markers for a biological predisposition to being racist. It's a controversial, if not intriguing, claim. Anthony takes a look a look at their report.

  • S01E164 Debunking the Blood Type Diet

    • February 25, 2013
    • Discovery

    The Blood Type Diet (AKA Eat Right 4 Your Type) claims there are certain foods and lifestyles better suited for different blood types. Is there any merit to this? And why do we have different types of blood in the first place?

  • S01E165 Conspiracy Theories: Why We Believe

    • February 26, 2013
    • Discovery

    Conspiracy theories are characterized by unfalsifiable explanations for confusing or stressful events. Who is most likely to believe them? And why do our brains gravitate toward these theories?

  • S01E166 Would You Eat Horse Meat?

    • February 26, 2013
    • Discovery

    Everyone's talking about the horse meat scandal in Europe, but is it really that bad? Horse meat is eaten regularly in many cultures. So why does it get such a bad rap? And what's the weirdest food you've ever eaten?

  • S01E167 Charge Your Cell Phone In 5 Seconds

    • February 27, 2013
    • Discovery

    Supercapacitors: They'll enable you to charge your cell phone in 5 seconds, or an electric car in about a minute. They're cheap, biodegradable, never wear out and as Trace will tell you, could be powering your life sooner than you'd think.

  • S01E168 Sleep Loss Screws Your Genes!

    • February 27, 2013
    • Discovery

    Laci takes a look at the effects sleep loss can have on your body, particularly your genes.

  • S01E169 4D Printing: Better Than 3D?

    • February 28, 2013
    • Discovery

    Forget 3D, 4D is the future! The kinks are still being worked out, but this new technology could transform life here on Earth, and even outer space. Anthony tells us how.

  • S01E170 Rats Can Read Minds!

    • February 28, 2013
    • Discovery

    Rats can read the thoughts of other rats! A landmark study has shown that through a brain to brain interface, rats are able to to connect and communicate with one another. Trace has all the exciting details on what this "mind meld" could mean for us!

  • S01E171 3D Movies Make You Sick

    • March 1, 2013
    • Discovery

    Ever felt nauseous or dizzy during a 3D movie? You're not alone. 3D makes most people sick and here's why.

  • S01E172 Jetpacks! Bird Bachelor Pads! This Week's Crazy Videos!

    • March 1, 2013
    • Discovery

    A real jetpack you can fly in! Male Bowerbirds know how to attract the ladies! And finally, a machine to separate the cream from the cookie in Oreos. Thank God. Check out our top 3 videos of the week!

  • S01E173 How Music Affects Your Brain

    • March 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    Good music makes us feel good. No surprise there. Now scientists have uncovered what's going on inside our brains when we are jammin' to our favorite tunes. Anthony explains.

  • S01E174 How Scary Sinkholes Are Formed

    • March 2, 2013
    • Discovery

    Sinkholes are eating up buildings! You've seen them on the news, maybe even in your own neighborhoods... but what exactly causes them in the first place? Trace takes a look.

  • S01E175 The Truth About Diamonds

    • March 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    They're shiny, oh so expensive and, as it turns out, not all that uncommon. Laci Green looks at why our love affair with diamonds has lasted the test of time.

  • S01E176 Outsmarting Our Immune System

    • March 3, 2013
    • Discovery

    Our bodies are a battleground--constantly fighting off infection and disease. But what happens when our bodies fight off something that's helpful, like an artificial knee? It's not good. Now scientists may have discovered a clever fix to this dangerous problem.

  • S01E177 Drone Pilots Get Stress Disorders Too

    • March 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    Drone pilots do their work from a remote location, but that doesn't keep them out of harm's way. New research shows they suffer from many of the same kinds of stress disorders as those in combat. Anthony explains why.

  • S01E178 Doctors Cure Baby of HIV

    • March 4, 2013
    • Discovery

    Anthony takes a look at a case of an HIV positive baby possibly being cured of the disease.

  • S01E179 Acne Bacteria Clears Skin?

    • March 5, 2013
    • Discovery

    Bacteria living on our skin can cause zits -- gross. But Laci Green's got news from a study that shows not all acne bacteria are evil! Some might even be helping us out.

  • S01E180 Why Teens Get Bieber Fever

    • March 5, 2013
    • Discovery

    First came Beatlemania, today it's Bieber Fever. Laci Green explores what it is about young pop stars that sends teenage girls' hearts aflutter.