What Causes Our Brains to Age?
As we age, neurons shrink and the connections between them begin to weaken. ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline
Don't feel guilty if you enjoy the scent of gasoline. Science can explain the sweet smell of this chemical cocktail. ...read more
These Ice Age Humans Somehow Survived North of the Arctic Circle
Archaeologists uncover ancient human tools, mammoth bones and crafting supplies that show Yana society was king of the north. ...read more
Searching for the Ghost Orchids of the Everglades
Clinging to survival in shrinking swamps, ghost orchids are so elusive that their pollinators have remained unknown—until now. ...read more
Astronomers Think Earth Recently Destroyed One of its Own Minimoons
There's probably a 1-yard-wide space rock orbiting Earth at any given time, scientists estimate. ...read more
The ‘Sweating Disease’ That Swept Across England 500 Years Ago is Still a Medical Mystery
It came in five waves, and haunted Tudor England for 70 years before disappearing. ...read more
Aussie Bushfire Smoke Blows Halfway Around the Globe
Satellites have detected smoky pollutants crossing the Pacific and even moving over the South Atlantic Ocean ...read more
What if the Moon Disappeared Tomorrow?
The moon holds Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt steady. Without the moon, Earth would wobble, dramatically affecting our planet’s seasons and climate. ...read more
You Know the Five Human Senses — Here’s Four You Don’t
Our bodies have more senses than you might think. Here's a few that are crucial to our survival. ...read more
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