African Killfish Can Put Aging on Pause. Do They Hold the Secrets of Longevity?
As the fish's embryos enter a hibernation-like state, their DNA changes and keeps tissues from aging or deteriorating. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
How Cold Is It in Outer Space?
Even the coldest places on Earth do not compare to how frigid outer space is. ...read more
Could Alien Life Travel on Interstellar Asteroids and Comets like ‘Oumuamua?
The theory of panspermia — the idea that simple life can travel from world to world — is back in the limelight after several interstellar objects were discovered in our solar system. ...read more
Air Quality is Worse in African American Neighborhoods. This Community is Fighting Pollution with Data
Equipped with air quality sensors, an African American neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is trying to reverse decades of environmental injustice. ...read more
Like Humans, Bumblebees Can Recognize Objects Through Touch
A sensory changeup seems simple, but there are only a few animals capable of identifying something across their senses. ...read more
Shiver Yourself Thin: Can Being Cold Help You Lose Weight?
Shivering does burn fat, but it probably won't lead to sustained weight loss. ...read more
Cleaning Fumes Linger a Long Time in Your Home — and Cracking a Window Doesn’t Help
Chemicals from cooking and cleaning linger on household surfaces for longer than a day or two. ...read more
What Exoplanet Is Closest to Earth?
The nearest exoplanet discovered so far orbits the star Proxima Centauri, located 4.2 light-years from our planet. ...read more
Social Spiders and Science Fraud
Reflections on a new case of apparent data manipulation ...read more
Fossil Fuel Emissions Contribute More Methane Than Previously Estimated
Knowing how much methane comes from where has been challenging, but new ice cores have revealed new info. ...read more