How Playing Science Games is Advancing Genetic Research
By playing citizen science games like Phylo, Colony B and Borderlands Science, people can join scientific research projects by completing simple activities in their free time. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
We Haven’t Discovered “Alaska’s Yellowstone”
New research suggests that a group of volcanoes in Alaska might be all related to a single large caldera, but this doesn't mean we have a new Yellowstone. ...read more
Are Strange Space Signals in Antarctica Evidence of a Parallel Universe?
Odd detections at the South Pole have so far defied explanation, inviting theories beyond conventional physics. ...read more
Should Eating Organ Meat Be the Next Foodie Trend?
Most people eat very little offal, if any at all. Could going the whole hog reduce the environmental footprint associated with meat consumption? It depends. ...read more
Part Robot, Part Frog: Xenobots Are the First Robots Made From Living Cells
Scientists reassemble a frog’s living cells into robotic devices — with no electronics required. ...read more
Best Joint Supplements: Top Joint Pain Health Support Pills
Review the best joint health supplements for men and women seeking natural joint pain relief support using scientific research and ingredients for real results. ...read more
We Can Thank Herodotus, the ‘Father of History,’ for Our Knowledge of the Ancient World
One of the first to attempt to write down an account of the past, Herodotus helped establish a historical tradition that continues to this day. ...read more
With 5G, It’s All About Speed
Wireless providers promise the fastest networks ever. But industries and infrastructure, not smartphone users, will likely get the biggest boost. ...read more
What Explains the Decline of Serial Killers?
Since a dramatic peak in the 1980s, serial killers in the U.S. have been in decline for three decades. Experts have a few theories that can help explain why. ...read more
With a Tail Like an Eel and a Snout Like a Crocodile, Spinosaurus Became the First-Known Aquatic Dinosaur
More than a century after its discovery, one of the strangest dinosaurs of all time is swimming into focus. ...read more