Seeking the Sasquatch
Though the Sasquatch probably doesn't exist, this book review reflects on the real science behind the timeless search. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
This Galaxy Has A Massive Ring of Gas Circling Around It
The ring is more than three times as far across as the Milky Way. ...read more
Training for a Marathon is Good for Your Blood Vessels
Arteries around the heart could regain some of their stretchiness as first time marathoners train. ...read more
As Bushfires Blaze On, Parts of Australia Broil With the Highest Temperatures on Earth
The brutal heat and high winds whipped up already fierce wildfires, producing giant fire clouds. Here is what it has looked like from space. ...read more
What Are ‘Natural Flavors’?
Are natural flavors actually natural? And what does the designation mean? ...read more
How Long is a Day on Venus? The Answer Keeps Changing
Researchers have spent decades trying to pin down exactly how long a day on Venus lasts. Finding the answer cuts to the core of fundamental mysteries about the planet. ...read more
Found: Crater From Asteroid Impact That Covered 10% of Earth’s Surface in Debris
The crater sits beneath a plain of hardened lava formed after the meteorite's impact. ...read more
5 Things That Will Help Keep Your Microbiome Healthy
A healthy diet and lifestyle will help keep your gut microbes — and you — happy. ...read more
The Steady State: When Astronomers Tried to Overthrow the Big Bang
Some astronomers didn’t like the religious implications of a universe with a beginning. Their alternative was the so-called “steady state model.” ...read more
These Sea Creatures See Without Eyes — But Only Sometimes
Brittle sea stars use light-sensitive cells spread across their bodies to navigate. ...read more