Category: Science
Here’s The Real Truth Behind That Viral ‘NASA Finds Parallel Universe’ Story
Every time tabloids and social media dramatically mishandle a science news story, the urge to unplug the internet and plug it back in again is…
Ancient Tooth Fragment Reveals The Oldest DNA Link Yet to Native Americans
It’s one of the most fascinating fields in anthropology: how and when did human beings first make it over to the Americas? Thanks to material…
The Psychological Importance of Extraordinary Experiences
This story appears in the June 2020 issue as “Awe-Struck.” Subscribe to Discover magazine for more stories like this. The first time I ventured to Western Canada’s Selkirk…
Do Humans Have a ‘Mating Season’?
What is the most common birth date in the U.S.? According to data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, it’s Sept. 9. In…
Mud volcanoes on Mars hint at ancient water reservoirs
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How Will COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps Work in the U.S.?
As government officials begin easing restrictions implemented during the early months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, they are looking for new ways to track and slow…
To Fight Plastic Pollution, These Researchers Want Your Pictures of Beach Trash
Plastic pollution in our oceans is a major ongoing global crisis. Researchers estimate that 8 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every…
Eleven ways you can use VR to escape your home
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A ‘Hyperactive’ Hurricane Season Is About to Strike
Climate scientists are predicting that as many as 20 named hurricanes will develop in the Atlantic basin during the six-month season that officially begins on…
Astronomers Have Just Detected a New Kind of Asteroid
We tend to think of asteroids and comets as pretty strictly delineated categories. Comets have long, looping orbits and are loaded up with volatile ices…