The Mysterious Origin of Dragons
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Dragons may have entered the human imagination through the fossil record. ...read more
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
How to Identify Secret Methane Leakers
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Methane is a much more devastating greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Finding those who leak it into the atmosphere is about to get easier. ...read more
Almost 4,000 Snakes Rule This Brazilian Island
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Off the Brazilian coast, the island Ilha da Queimada Grande is home to almost 4,000 golden lancehead snakes. Folklore says pirates used the snakes to protect their loot. ...read more
How the Aztec Calendar Accounted for Leap Years
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Researchers have long pondered the significance of Feb. 23, the date of the Aztec New Year. New findings suggest it aided in the accurate tracking of the seasons. ...read more
What’s The Fittest Fitness For The Oldest Old?
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Even for 60ish youngsters, researchers reaffirm that exercise is essential. But just walking won’t cut it — break out the weights and go for strength training too. ...read more