Why Do Cats Purr?
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Scientists don’t know exactly why cats purr, but some of the possible reasons are pretty cool. ...read more
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
The Science of Forming Healthy Habits
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Forget New Year's resolutions; want to start a habit that sticks? Make it easy and reward yourself. ...read more
Brain Scientists Probe the Mechanisms Behind Self-Identity
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
Psychologists and neuroscientists don't fully understand how we form a sense of self. They're looking to neurons in the brain for answers. ...read more
Fungi Are Capturing More Carbon Than We Thought
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
A series of discoveries have upended long-held beliefs about white-rot fungus, and shed some light on carbon sequestration in nature. ...read more
Arctic Lightning Linked to Climate Change
Author Vishay SinghPosted on Categories Discover Magazine
A recent surge of lightning strikes in the Arctic may be yet another indicator of rising global temperatures. ...read more