The Robot Scientists Are Coming. But That’s Not a Bad Thing
A small but growing crop of machines is learning to design and carry out its own experiments. How will this change the future of research? ...read more
Month: August 2020
A Toddler’s Fever Wouldn’t Break. Doctors Figure Out the Unlikely Cause
A persistent fever after returning from Egypt usually means a tropical disease infection. For this toddler, it was just one of many red herrings. ...read more
Why Electric Cars Are Getting Louder
Electric vehicles are notoriously quiet. But new laws are pushing automakers to experiment with unusual noises. ...read more
What’s In a Shot? Vaccine Types, Explained
In the race to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, some contenders come from classic development methods. Others would be the first of their kind. ...read more
Children’s Immune Systems Differ From Adults. Here’s What That Could Mean for COVID-19
Children’s innate immune responses might be behind their milder COVID-19 infections. But much less is known about how much kids are spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others. ...read more
New Class of Planet Can Form Around Black Holes, Say Astronomers
The dust clouds around supermassive black holes are the perfect breeding ground for an exotic new type of planet ...read more
How COVID-19 Might Increase Risk of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline
Many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell to delirium to a higher risk of stroke. Down the road, will COVID-19 survivors face a wave of cognitive issues? ...read more
40 Years Ago: The Titanic Was Found and Lost
The most famous shipwreck in all of history was still a needle in a haystack at the bottom of the ocean when Discover's debut issue hit newsstands in 1980. ...read more
How Do Low-Carb Diets Work for Weight Loss?
Low-carb dieting seems to help sometimes with weight loss. But the science behind why is inconclusive. ...read more
How Strong Were Ancient Humans? Modern-Day Athletes Are a Window to the Past
To uncover the habits of ancient humans, scientists are studying modern sports stars. ...read more