40 Years Ago: The Titanic Was Found and Lost
The most famous shipwreck in all of history was still a needle in a haystack at the bottom of the ocean when Discover's debut issue hit newsstands in 1980. ...read more
The most famous shipwreck in all of history was still a needle in a haystack at the bottom of the ocean when Discover's debut issue hit newsstands in 1980. ...read more
Low-carb dieting seems to help sometimes with weight loss. But the science behind why is inconclusive. ...read more
To uncover the habits of ancient humans, scientists are studying modern sports stars. ...read more
Astronomers have long suspected a city-sized neutron star hides within the dusty shroud of SN 1987A. And now, they’re closer than ever to proving their case. ...read more
Embalming, cremation and casket-making are far from eco-friendly. Some researchers want to return human bodies to the earth naturally. ...read more