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DNews: Time to Switch to the Metric System! 27 Aug 2013 | 08:09 pm

Making the switch to the Metric System has been talked about for decades in the United States ... but nothing's ever come of all that talk. Trace explains why it's so much better and why we should tak...

Ocean Worm Wriggles Back Into View after 140 Years 27 Aug 2013 | 08:00 pm

A deep-sea worm last seen in 1873 has again been found living at the bottom of the ocean.

Graphene and Metal Make Super Strong Composite 27 Aug 2013 | 07:17 pm

The composite could be used to make automobiles and spacecraft lightweight and ultra strong.

Water Woes: Vast US Aquifer Is Being Tapped Out 27 Aug 2013 | 07:15 pm

Nearly 70 percent of the groundwater stored in parts of the United States' High Plains Aquifer, could be used up within 50 years.

DNews: Why Midwives Are Better for Moms and Babies 27 Aug 2013 | 06:28 pm

Midwives are making a comeback! And it's not just some alternative, hippie medicine -- science loves midwives too! Laci shares some amazing research on this ancient practice that could mean great thin...

Mustard Spiced Ancient European Cuisine 27 Aug 2013 | 06:19 pm

Ancient northern Europeans spiced their venison, seafood and other dishes with tangy mustard seeds. Continue reading →

DNews: Honey: Magical, Immortal Superfood 27 Aug 2013 | 05:38 pm

Honey is awesome, and we're not talkin' just the taste. It can do things no other food can do! Anthony dishes on this magical golden treat.

Fire Crews Continue to Battle Rim Fire: Photos 27 Aug 2013 | 05:30 pm

Fire crews continue to battle an inferno raging just to the west of Yosemite Park.

Dollar Values of Hunted African Animals: Photos 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm

Rare and endangered animals may be legally hunted in parts of Africa, so long as the hunter is willing and able to pay the hefty price.

Mass Dolphin Deaths Linked to Measles-Like Virus 27 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm

Dead dolphins are washing ashore in large numbers this summer along the East Coast.

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