What Magic Can Teach Us About the Human Mind
Why do we fall for magic? The secret lies in clever psychological tricks that exploit gaps in our brains. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
The Rise of the Tetrapods: How Our Early Ancestors Left Water to Walk on Land
The story of how the first vertebrates came to walk on land hundreds of millions of years ago and filled the Earth with its many descendants. ...read more
Free-Range Parenting: Do Children Need More Independence?
When it comes to raising kids, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. ...read more
What Science Says About Athletes Going Vegan
Can plant power can help you cross the finish line? ...read more
How Remote Work Changed Our Lives — and Our Health
Mixed up work schedule, missing out on workouts and feeling like it's all running together? Yeah, you're not alone. ...read more
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Is a Thing. Why Are We Doing it?
Jammed schedules have propelled busy workers to stay up and reclaim their free time, a habit that is particularly tempting during the current pandemic. ...read more
Can Drinking Water Really Help You Lose Weight?
Even though 78 percent of U.S. adults don’t drink enough of it, we know that drinking plenty of water brings with it all sorts of benefits to both physical and mental health. But could staying hydrated also be a simple way to lose weight? ...read more
The Cicadas Are Coming
Brood X, perhaps the largest in the country, will emerge this spring after 17 subterranean years. Here's why it takes so long for them to emerge how they will spend their fleeting time above ground. ...read more
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Cure for Cancer?
Cancer may never have a singular cure — but that doesn’t mean experts aren’t optimistic about what’s in store for future patients. ...read more
Procrastinating on Pregnancy: How Long Can Women Wait to Have a Baby?
Fertility does decline with age, but it’s not all bad news. ...read more