Underwater Sculptures Stop Illegal Fishing
An Italian fisherman got creative in his effort to prevent trawlers from destroying local fish stocks. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
Scientists Used X-rays To Peek Into Marie Antoinette’s Secret Love Letters
The queen's messages, once redacted by an unknown censor, shed light on her close relationship with a Swedish count during the French Revolution. ...read more
Startling New Sea Creatures
Recently discovered species are just a fraction of life hidden beneath the ocean. ...read more
Animals of the Forest Floor
Here are five helpful but sometimes dangerous creatures that support the ecosystem. ...read more
The Mad Genius Stereotype: Fact or Merely Fiction?
The link between creativity and mental illness is pervasive in popular culture. But research remains controversial. ...read more
The Creepy Feeling in the Uncanny Valley
Almost — but not quite — humanlike robots can freak us out. But for roboticists, that feeling is an opportunity to get things right. ...read more
Five Fierce Warrior Cultures
Spartans, ninjas and more! Which fighters would you want on your side? ...read more
5 Inventions That Changed The World
History’s game-changers range from the humble wheel to the modern computer. ...read more
5 Fierce Warrior Cultures
Spartans, ninjas and more! Which fighters would you want on your side? ...read more
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: What They Are and How Scientists Are Combating Them
Superbugs can leave doctors with few options for treatment. Here's how these pesky bacteria are created, and the ways that scientists are working to fight back. ...read more