The T-Rex's Journey to D.C

A rock rat is hiding from his predator, a honey badger, in the midst of a Namibian sweet thorn tree. But he doesn't count on his opponent's determination to get lunch, even at the price of a few cuts.

A Honey Badger Barrels Through a Sharp Thorn Tree for Lunch (2:37)

Today, bloodstain pattern analysis is routinely used in murder investigations - analysts draw on chemistry, mathematics and physics to determine the area of origin where an injury occurred.

These Are the Three Main Categories of Bloodstain Pattern (2:17)

UPS Airlines Flight 6 crashed into a military base 10 miles from Dubai Airport on September 3, 2010. Investigators seeking answers zero in on the plane's cargo: highly flammable lithium batteries.

Were Lithium Batteries the Cause of This Plane Crash? (3:12)

For Oklahoma City and its surrounding suburbs, May 3, 1999 began like any other spring day. By the evening, a deadly tornado of unprecedented ferocity had wreaked havoc, claiming a total of 36 lives.

The Most Powerful Tornado Recorded on Earth (3:43)

They might be earmarked as future kings of the jungle, but young male lions are lazy and lack survival skills. Their only hope is to attract a female to come in and provide for them.

Why Male Lions Need Lionesses to Help Them Survive (3:20)

On March 7, 2007, Garuda Flight 200 was preparing to land. An Air Force security officer on board immediately sensed a problem: The plane was both too high and too fast, this close to the runway.

How to Tell If You're in for a Bumpy Plane Landing (4:02)

During seal hunting season, a female polar bear strives to put on up to 300 pounds of fat. That weight gain is a necessity - without it, her body won't allow her to get pregnant.

Female Polar Bears Need an Extra 220 Lbs. for Pregnancy (3:01)

Scientists are exploring a bold new plan that could help protect the world's coral reefs. Using selective breeding, they aim to produce a new strain of coral that can withstand climate change.

Could Lab-Bred Super Coral Save Our Reefs? (2:02)

An experienced cinematographer hoping to capture close-up footage of dwarf minke whales has to rely on a trick or two to lure them close. The result is one of the best shots he's ever taken.

This Videographer Strikes Gold with a Dwarf Minke Whale (1:54)