For the First Time, Scientists Record the Slow Beat of a Blue Whale’s Heart
The world's largest animal has a heart that might sit near the limit of what's possible. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
What Volcanic Hazard Could You Outrun?
The movies and TV love to show people dramatically escaping from volcanic eruptions, but which ones could you actually outrun? ...read more
By Next Year, NASA Astronauts May Not Have a Ride to the Space Station
Due to delays in the Commercial Crew Program, NASA may soon be left without a ride to space. ...read more
Taking Ayahuasca Is Like Being Awake and Asleep at the Same Time
A study of people's minds as they take DMT reveals a curious commingling of brain patterns. ...read more
NASA Just Invented a Paint That Blocks Moon Dust From Sticking to Everything
Moon dust is a major problem for astronauts, but a simple coating could ward off damage. ...read more
Why Sleepwalking Still Mystifies Scientists
The tendency to wander while slumbering might be tied to ancient mechanisms that kept us safe from predators. ...read more
Astronomers Look Inside Meteorites and Find the Sugars Needed for Life
The discovery shows that the organic compounds needed for life can form in lifeless environments, like on asteroids and the early Earth. ...read more
Peer Into the Rainforest’s Stunning Biodiversity
Wildlife photographer Andreas Kay took almost 30,000 images of Ecuador's insects and amphibians during his life. ...read more
Alzheimer’s Plagued Her Family. But a Rare Genetic Mutation Spared This Woman’s Mind
Researchers investigated the case of a Colombian woman whose rare genetic mutation helped protect her against Alzheimer's disease. ...read more
How Does the Brain Work With Half of it Removed? Pretty Well, Actually
In a new study, scans of people who had a brain hemisphere removed as children show how the organ adapted. ...read more